Clyde Phillips Says Trinity Killer Dexter Spinoff Unlikely
Clyde Phillips told Deadline the planned Dexter spinoff about the Trinity Killer is unlikely, though scripts were written and John Lithgow was set to narrate.
Clyde Phillips said in an interview with Deadline that a Dexter spinoff centered on the Trinity Killer is unlikely to move forward, despite scripts having been written. He said John Lithgow, who played the Trinity Killer in the original series, was going to narrate the project.
Phillips also said the planned spinoff included young detective Lundy, played by Keith Carradine. He attributed the situation to studio changes and a change in management, and described online reports about the project as internet speculation.
The Trinity Killer was one of the notable villains in Dexter, a group that also includes The Ice Truck Killer, Lila West, Miguel Prado, Jordan Chase, The Doomsday Killer and The Brain Surgeon.
Michael C. Hall has played Dexter Morgan across 20 years of the franchise. The most recent entry, Dexter: Original Sin, is part of that run.
Quick answers
Why is the Trinity Killer Dexter spinoff unlikely?
Clyde Phillips attributed the situation to studio changes and a change in management.
Who was going to narrate the Trinity Killer spinoff?
John Lithgow, who played the Trinity Killer, was going to narrate it, according to Clyde Phillips.
Were scripts for the Trinity Killer spinoff written?
Yes, Clyde Phillips said the scripts were written.