Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, the upcoming crime drama on Paramount+, has added Emmy Award-winning actor Brian Cox to its cast. Cox will portray a chilling new antagonist known as The New York Ripper.

The New York Ripper Joins the Hunt

A Notorious Killer Returns

According to a press release, The New York Ripper is a serial killer who once terrorized New York City. Though no longer actively killing, he continues to haunt the survivors of his past crimes by taunting them. This adds a new layer of psychological threat to the already complex world of Dexter.

Cox's Acclaimed Career

Brian Cox is a highly decorated actor, having earned an Emmy, an Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe throughout his career. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Logan Roy in the critically acclaimed HBO series Succession, a drama centered on a media mogul and his family’s power struggles.

Dexter's New Chapter

Michael C. Hall will reprise his iconic role as Dexter Morgan, the forensic analyst with a dark secret. The story picks up after Dexter awakens from a coma following a shooting by his son, Harrison. He travels to New York City seeking to reconcile with Harrison, but his past inevitably catches up with him.

Returning Cast and Crew

Season 1 of Dexter: Resurrection featured a strong ensemble cast including Uma Thurman, David Zayas, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Kadia Saraf, Dominic Fumusa, Emilia Suárez, and James Remar. Clyde Phillips returns as showrunner and executive producer.

Executive producers also include Hall, Scott Reynolds, Marcos Siega, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Veronica West, Kirsa Rein, Tanner Bean, and Katrina Mathewson.