Brian Cox Joins ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 as New York Ripper

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 2, 2026 11:40 AM ET

Brian Cox Joins ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 as New York Ripper

Filmogaz.com has learned that Brian Cox is joining the second season of Dexter: Resurrection on Paramount+. He will portray Dom Framt, better known as the New York Ripper.

Character and season setup

Framt was introduced in Season 1 but never appeared on screen. He is described as a serial killer who terrorized the city years ago.

Though no longer active, the character now finds ways to prolong his infamy. He continues to taunt survivors of his earlier murder spree.

In Season 1, Dexter, played by Michael C. Hall, and Det. Claudette Wallace, played by Kadia Saraf, discovered a file on Framt. That file was found in the vault of Leon Prater, portrayed by Peter Dinklage. The discovery sets up a major role for the character in Season 2.

Cox’s casting and past work

Brian Cox joins the cast as the New York Ripper in Season 2 of Dexter: Resurrection. This marks a return to serial-killer roles for the actor.

Cox famously played Hannibal Lecter in the 1986 film Manhunter. His film credits also include entries in the Jason Bourne franchise, X2, Troy, and Coriolanus.

Awards and representation

Cox earned three Emmy nominations for lead actor in a drama for his portrayal of Logan Roy on Succession. He won a Golden Globe for that role in 2020.

Earlier Emmy nods recognized his guest turn on Frasier and his portrayal of Herman Göring in the miniseries Nuremberg. He won for Nuremberg.

He is represented by Paradigm in the U.S., Conway Van Gelder Grant in the U.K., and Insight Entertainment.

Creative team and production

The new series was developed by original showrunner Clyde Phillips, who serves as showrunner and executive producer. Michael C. Hall also executive produces while reprising his lead role.