- Primary Subject: Brian Cox joins Dexter: Resurrection season 2
- Key Update: Emmy-winning Succession star Brian Cox has officially signed on as a series regular for Dexter: Resurrection season 2, stepping into the role of notorious serial killer Don Framt (aka "The New York Ripper").
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: October 2, 2026
- Quick Answer: Brian Cox joins Dexter: Resurrection season 2 as serial killer Don Framt, facing off against Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan starting October 30, 2026.
Dexter: Resurrection is turning up the heat for its upcoming second season, with a major casting addition that promises to reshape the franchise's criminal landscape.
Succession Star Lands Major Role in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2
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Fresh off his iconic run on HBO's Succession, Emmy winner Brian Cox is officially stepping into the bloody universe of Michael C. Hall's vigilante killer.
Cox has officially joined the Paramount+ with Showtime hit as a series regular for season 2. He is set to portray Don Framt, the infamous "New York Ripper" whose dark history was first teased during the climax of the show's debut season.
Framt's role is a retired murderer who continues to taunt his past victims and survivors from the shadows, making him one of the most formidable psychological adversaries Dexter Morgan has ever encountered.
Having an actor of Cox's caliber means the show is highly committed to delivering a high-quality storyline under executive producer Clyde Phillips' lead. It shows that season 2 is beyond offering nostalgic fan service.
With filming officially wrapping up, fans won't have to wait long to see Cox's dark turn — the brand-new season premieres on Paramount+ on October 30, 2026.
What Fans Can Expect From Dexter: Resurrection Season 2
Season 2 picks up from where season 1's finale left viewers hanging, placing Dexter Morgan in the direct crosshairs of both legacy threats and new killers.
Apart from Dexter's attempt to fix his increasingly fragile relationship with his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), Dexter faces Brian Cox's Don Framt, turning an intellectual mind game into a murder mystery fiasco.
“First of all, who would not want to work with Brian Cox? He is the master of the masterclass. Always prepared, always powerful,” showrunner Clyde Phillips recently told Entertainment Weekly.
The showrunner added key details of just how cunning Cox's New York Ripper really is: “The word that I’ve been using is gravitas. You believe that this guy could do the horrible things he’s done. We meet him and he’s in a wheelchair, but he still terrorizes the survivors of the people he killed in phone calls. With a voice modulator, he’ll say, ‘Today would’ve been Rachel’s 40th birthday, you must miss her.’”
Alongside Cox and Hall, season 2 adds Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey), Bokeem Woodbine (Wu-Tang: An American Saga), and Gabriel Luna (The Last of Us) as a featured guest star.
Uma Thurman and Krysten Ritter will be reprising their roles from season 1 as franchise staples like James Remar and Desmond Harrington remain involved in Dexter's inner psychological realm.
In the meantime, fans can wait until Dexter: Resurrection season 2 premieres on October 30, 2026. Stay tuned!
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