Slater tells PEOPLE about playing the titular killer's father Harry Morgan in the prequel series, which he calls a "wonderful opportunity"

Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for the Dexter: Original Sin series premiere, “And in the Beginning.”] The series premiere of Dexter: Original Sin, which arrived on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday (December 13),

Christian Slater joins TODAY to chat about starring in the “Dexter” prequel series called “Dexter: Original Sin” and reuniting with Patrick Dempsey for this role. Slater also shares the story of how his wife went into labor during the first day of filming the new series and how his approach to fatherhood has changed later in life.

Dexter: Original Sin will tell the origin story of the beloved vengeance-driven serial killer. Check out an exclusive featurette here.

Christian Slater was a "frighteningly different person" in his youth. The 55-year-old actor had his breakthrough role as J.D in the 1988 black comedy 'Heathers' alongside Winona Ryder and spent the following decade starring in films like 'Untamed Heart' and 'Basil' but "doesn't even recognise" himself when he looks back on those days.

In a joint interview with co-star Molly Brown, “Dexter: Original Sin” star Christian Slater reflected on how his life has changed since he rose to fame in the 1990s.

Original Sin, a prequel taking place 15 years before the events of the original series, has to offer. And it’s a question that Original Sin creator and original series showrunner Clyde Phillips is happy to answer.

Original Sin’s Christian Slater on His HEATHERS Full-Circle Moment (Exclusive) Christian Slater and Molly Brown chat with ET about 'Dexter: Original Sin,' streaming Dec. 13 on Paramount+. Christian reflects on the serial killer motif across his career,

Original Sin” star Christian Slater shared his thoughts on playing Dexter's father in the new Showtime reboot series.