AceShowbiz - Dexter: Resurrection has officially cast Emmy winner Brian Cox as the New York Ripper in its upcoming second season on Paramount+. The show revealed that although the New York Ripper is "no longer active as a killer," he has found a new way to maintain his dark notoriety by continuing to taunt survivors of his past crimes.

Brian Cox is widely recognized for his Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Logan Roy in HBO’s acclaimed series "Succession," which concluded its four-season run in 2023. He also earned an Emmy Award in 2001 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role as Hermann Wilhelm Goering in TNT’s "Nuremberg."

The first season of Dexter: Resurrection is currently available to stream on Paramount+ with a premium subscription. However, the premiere date for Season 2 has not yet been announced.

In other casting developments, Dennis Quaid is set to headline AMC’s new NASCAR drama Thunder Road. The series, still in development, is described as a "multi-generational saga" centering on the Whitlock family, whose deep roots in stock car racing intertwine with their southern hill country heritage. The show is written by John Fusco, known for "Marco Polo," according to Deadline.

AMC’s crime drama Dark Winds has expanded its cast for Season 5 with the additions of Noel Fisher and Devin Sampson-Craig. Fisher will play Michael Jorie, a dangerous killer with twisted beliefs rooted in righteousness and piety. Meanwhile, Sampson-Craig will portray Daniel Ironwater, Jr., a conflicted ranch-hand shaped by his experiences in Vietnam, who is headed down a troubling path.

Apple TV’s upcoming thriller series from Emmy-winning creator Alex Cary ("Homeland") will star Daryl McCormack alongside Dakota Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård. The story follows Fanning as an undercover Treasury agent entangled in a complex mission within a vast international conglomerate. Her character struggles between her assignment and a growing belief that her main target—the heir apparent played by McCormack—is fundamentally a good man deserving of her love.

Michaela Coel’s forthcoming HBO/BBC drama First Day on Earth has cast Fisayo Akinade in a supporting role. The series centers on a British-Ghanaian novelist, portrayed by Coel, who is fleeing from herself, her life, her partner, and an unsettling man she encounters at a book talk. Other confirmed cast members include Thandiwe Newton, Maxine Peake, Danny Sapani, and Ncuti Gatwa.

Lastly, the Netflix comedy Tires, created by Shane Gillis, has announced four new guest stars joining its third season. Rachel Blanchard will play Bonnie, the eccentric girlfriend of Phil; Garret Dillahunt will appear as Thatch, Frank’s intimidating brother; Anjelica Bette Fellini will portray Cara, a chaotic and fiery character; and Matt Walsh will feature as Claude, an employee at Tire World.

These casting updates highlight a dynamic range of new projects and returning favorites across streaming platforms and cable networks, showcasing talent from Emmy winners to rising stars in diverse roles.