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On a recent shoot in Astoria, Queens, viewers did a double-take when veteran actor Brian Cox showed up nearly unrecognizable for the new season of Dexter: Resurrection. The 80-year-old transformed into a very different presence on camera, drawing attention from passersby and fans alike.
Brian Cox’s dramatic makeover for Dexter: Resurrection
On set, Brian Cox appeared with white, grown-out hair and a full mustache. He wore wire-rimmed glasses and sat in a motorized wheelchair. Costuming leaned toward muted blues and dark trousers.
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Photographs from late June captured him in multiple looks. In one, he wore a blue polo while filming street scenes. In another, he donned a light, stained polo and a white cap as he navigated a park.
Notable on-set moments
- Filming took place in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens.
- Cox was photographed behind a glass window at a neighborhood eatery.
- In park shots, he clutched binoculars while seated in his motorized chair.
- He has been filmed alongside Michael C. Hall for scenes in season two.
Who is Don Framt, the New York Ripper played by Cox?
The character, Don Framt, is billed as the infamous New York Ripper. Producers describe him as a killer from the past who no longer kills but finds ways to keep his legend alive.
Though Framt was referenced in season one, he did not appear on screen then. Season two marks his first visible presence and the start of new storylines tied to the city’s old crimes.
Why this casting amplifies buzz around the spinoff
Cox brings decades of gravitas to the role. He is best known to many for his acclaimed run on Succession and earlier film work. His involvement raises expectations for complex, unsettling scenes.
- Career highlights: Award-winning performances across TV and film.
- Genre pedigree: He previously played the first Hannibal Lecter on screen.
- Star power: His presence adds weight to a high-profile Paramount+ spinoff.
How Cox approaches playing chilling characters
Cox has long spoken about avoiding one-note villains. He prefers to explore how frightening behavior can be deceptively ordinary. That approach informed his early portrayal of Hannibal Lecter.
- He studies real trials and public reactions for authenticity.
- He looks for the “acceptable” traits that mask menace.
- Despite decades of experience, he still calls transformation demanding work.
Filming clues and what fans can expect
Onlookers and paparazzi shared images showing Cox moving through the neighborhood in character. Those snapshots hint at scenes built around public spaces and quiet, unnerving interactions.
The series is produced for Paramount+. Sources say Framt’s storyline will involve psychological games with survivors of his past crimes rather than new murder sprees.
From Manhunter to modern prestige television
Cox first portrayed Hannibal Lecter in the 1986 film Manhunter. That role helped establish his affinity for layered antagonists.
- He has earned Emmys, Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
- He has been praised for nuanced, intimidating performances.
- Fans expect a textured, unsettling take on the New York Ripper.
