Showtime's most famous vigilante has just added a new layer of thrill to its dark universe. The recent cast announcement of Brian Cox officially joining Dexter: Resurrection for its second season has sent a wave of excitement through the entire fanbase.
Brian Cox is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner. He is known for his iconic role as Logan Roy in Succession. With remarkable roles in his career, his introduction as The New York Ripper in Dexter: Resurrection has made fans go gaga over his intense acting skills.
The New York Ripper or Don Framt is a character who has been widely discussed among fans of the franchise. He was introduced in season 1 as an unseen antagonist.
As reported by Variety, the character is described as "a serial killer who terrorized the City years ago. Though no longer active as a killer, he's found a new way to live into his infamy by continuing to taunt the survivors of his long-ago murder spree.”
While Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan has faced off against villains like Leon Prater and Lady Vengeance, the introduction of Brian Cox's New York Ripper promises a more intense threat.
Fans have showered immense love as soon as the announcement was made. Here are a few reactions from fans on Brian Cox as the New York Ripper.
A fan wrote, "Omg, I love this. Absolutely brilliant casting. I kept wondering how they could ever top Peter Dinklage for the next season and then they bring in Brian Cox. If anyone could rise to that level and bring a whole new energy to it, it's him. Inspired choice."
Another fan commented, "Brian Cox as a serial killer in Dexter? That's elite casting ???? The intensity he brings is going to make this season seriously dark. Can't wait to see how he goes head-to-head with Dexter."
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"From Succession to Dexter's world…Logan Roy really said, “I'm not done traumatizing people yet," ????", said a fan on X.
Dexter: Resurrection season 2 is set to premiere in October 2026 on Paramount+ . The first season premiered in July 2025 with Michael C. Hall back as Dexter Morgan.
Brian Cox has won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Nuremberg. His iconic role in Succession as Logan Ray has received three Emmy nominations. However, that role bagged a Golden Globe in 2020.
Additionally, Brian Cox in such an intense, violent role isn't new for him. As his fans would definitely know, Cox had played the role of Dr Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter.
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