Brian Cox Joins ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ as the New York Ripper
Brian Cox will portray the New York Ripper in season two of Paramount+’s Dexter: Resurrection. The casting was confirmed in a streamer announcement on Thursday.
Casting and character background
The New York Ripper’s true name is Dom Frant. He was first referenced in season one when Dexter Morgan and Detective Claudette Wallace discovered a file in Leon Prater’s vault.
That initial appearance never showed the killer on screen. Cox’s casting marks the character’s first on-camera introduction. The streamer says Frant now taunts survivors of his old murder spree.
Why Cox is notable for the role
Brian Cox has extensive experience playing complex villains. He portrayed Hannibal Lecter in the 1986 film Manhunter.
That role precedes Anthony Hopkins’ more famous portrayal in 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs. Cox’s history with serial-killer characters influenced casting discussions.
Production details
Dexter: Resurrection returns Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan. Clyde Phillips serves as showrunner for the sequel series.
Hall is also an executive producer. Other executive producers include:
- Scott Reynolds
- Marcos Siega
- Tony Hernandez
- Lilly Burns
- John Goldwyn
- Sara Colleton
- Veronica West
- Kirsa Rein
- Tanner Bean
- Katrina Mathewson
The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Counterpart Studios.
Where to watch
Season one of the sequel is available on Paramount+. It streams on the Premium plan, formerly called Paramount+ with Showtime.
The original Dexter series launched on Showtime and remains central to the franchise’s history.
Story reported for Filmogaz.com. Keywords included: Brian Cox, Dexter: Resurrection, New York Ripper.
