The next chapter of the Dexter franchise is moving forward at full speed. Marcos Siega, the director for the Showtime series, confirmed that Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 will begin filming in April 2026. This news comes after the show got an official renewal from Paramount+ in October 2025. The team is wasting no time bringing the story back to screens.
Filming is scheduled to start on April 13, 2026 in New York City. Clyde Phillips, the showrunner, shared this date during an interview. He also mentioned the writers room is already working on the scripts. The plan is to finish all ten episodes before filming begins. This schedule mirrors what the team did for the first season.
The production has also found a permanent home. Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 will be the first project filmed at Sunset Pier 94 Studios in Manhattan. Paramount Television Studios signed a lease to use 70,000 square feet of space. This includes two sound stages and office areas for the crew.
“We are thrilled to bring the second season of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ to Sunset Pier 94 Studios and its state-of-the-art facilities and sound stages,” said Drew Brown, EVP of production for Paramount TV.
The move to New York makes sense for the story. The first season ended with Dexter Morgan moving to the city. Now the production will follow the character’s footsteps.
Director Marcos Siega Shares Excitement About Production Start
Marcos Siega has been active on social media about the upcoming shoot. He posted an Instagram story showing his last day of preparation. The caption read, “Last day of prep! Here we go! Can’t wait to start filming!” The photo included writer Scott Reynolds and showrunner Clyde Phillips. This shows the whole team is ready and excited to begin.
Siega is set to direct six episodes of the new season. The team is currently finding another director to handle the remaining four episodes. This approach worked well for the first season. It allows the production to move faster while keeping quality high.
Brian Cox Joins the Cast as the New York Ripper
The casting news has fans talking. Brian Cox, known for his role in Succession, will play the New York Ripper. The character is a serial killer who caused panic in the city years ago. He no longer kills but still bothers the people who survived his attacks. Cox played the first version of Hannibal Lecter in the 1986 film Manhunter. This makes his casting in Dexter a full circle moment for crime drama fans.
The first season hinted at this character. Peter Dinklage played Leon Prater, a villain who had a file marked “Don Frampt, New York Ripper.” Dexter found this file and kept it for future use. Now Season 2 will show what happens when Dexter goes after this target.
Uma Thurman will also return as Charley Brown. Her character ran away at the end of Season 1. But it looks like she has unfinished business that will bring her back to New York.
Release Date Plans for 2026
Fans can expect to see Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 in October 2026. Clyde Phillips confirmed this timeline. The plan is to finish filming and then release the season within the same year. This is the same pattern they used for Season 1.
The show will stream on Paramount+ for viewers in the USA. For global audiences, the release will happen on the same platform. Different regions may have the show on Paramount+ with Showtime depending on local deals. Viewers in the UK, Canada, Australia, and India will need to check their local Paramount+ service for exact availability. The show usually releases at the same time worldwide to stop spoilers from spreading.
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What to Expect From the New Season
The writers room opened on October 6, 2025. The team has spent about five months working on the scripts. Clyde Phillips wants all ten episodes ready before cameras start rolling. This helps the cast and crew know exactly what they are filming.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan. He will be joined by Jack Alcott as Harrison, Dexter’s son. James Remar will also come back as Harry Morgan, Dexter’s dead father who appears as a guide in his mind.
The show will use block shooting to save time. This means they will film two episodes at once. Marcos Siega will direct most of the episodes. The team is looking for a second director to handle the rest.
The first season of Dexter: Resurrection premiered in July 2025. It continued the story from Dexter: New Blood, which came out in 2021. The original Dexter series ran for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013. The show has remained popular over the years. Fans keep coming back to see what trouble Dexter gets into next.
The move to New York changes the feel of the show. The first eight seasons took place in Miami. New Blood was set in a small town called Iron Lake. Now New York offers new hiding spots and new dangers for Dexter. The city setting will bring a darker and more crowded world for the character to navigate.
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