Spin-off series
Which character did they build the original series around?
Dexter (TV series)
In April 2013, Showtime president, David Nevins said that even though the series would end with Season 8, all options of continuing the series were "on the table". Original reports were for a series to be built around the Debra Morgan character. Dexter's showrunner, Scott Buck re-signed with Showtime for two years which further heated up discussion on a spin-off series. On January 14, 2014, Nevins announced that they were in discussions for a spin-off series to "Dexter". Nevins said that a new series would happen only do it if Michael C. Hall returned. Nevins stated: "We're at the very preliminary stage. That show is that character... and if I were to do something, I would do "Dexter" in a new concept and configuration. I want the show to feel different, not just a continuation of the old show." Michael C. Hall responded to the possible spin-off series saying he would be interested in returning. Hall said: "I can't even wrap my mind around that. And it's all just theoretical until there is some sort of script reflecting somebody's idea of where it could possibly go. But it's hard for me to imagine what that would be. Yeah, as far as playing Dexter again for an undefined amount of time, that's a little daunting to consider. But doing another television series — there's a lot of amazing stuff on TV. I don't want to do that right away. But I wouldn't say never to that."