Dan Stevens Joins 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 as Series Regular

The 'Downton Abbey' and 'Beauty and the Beast' star will play a serial killer opposite Michael C. Hall.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:50am

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Another popular movie star is heading to the Dexter revival series. Deadline reports that Dan Stevens has been cast in the upcoming second season of Dexter: Resurrection in a series regular role. Stevens will portray Owen Stark, a serial killer who taunts the police with phone calls threatening the murder of innocent citizens.

Why it matters

The addition of Dan Stevens, known for his roles in Downton Abbey, Beauty and the Beast, and Legion, adds further star power to the Dexter revival series as it continues the story of the iconic serial killer protagonist. Dexter: Resurrection is a highly anticipated follow-up to the original Dexter series, which built a devoted fanbase over its eight seasons.

The details

Stevens' character, Owen Stark, is described as the 'Five Borough Killer,' a serial killer who, like the Zodiac Killer, taunts the police with phone calls threatening the murder of innocent citizens before carrying out the crimes. He will serve as the second big bad of the season, following Dan Framt/The New York Ripper (Brian Cox). Dexter: Resurrection picks up weeks after the events of Dexter: New Blood, with Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) waking from a coma to find his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) gone without a trace.

  • Dexter: Resurrection premiered over the summer and was renewed for Season 2 by Paramount+ in October 2026.
  • Season 1 starred Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott, David Zayas, and featured guest appearances from James Remar, Peter Dinklage, and Uma Thurman.

The players

Dan Stevens

An English actor known for his roles in Downton Abbey, Beauty and the Beast, and Legion. He has been cast in a series regular role as the serial killer Owen Stark in the second season of Dexter: Resurrection.

Michael C. Hall

The lead actor of the original Dexter series, who is reprising his role as Dexter Morgan in the revival Dexter: Resurrection.

Jack Alcott

The actor playing Dexter's son Harrison in Dexter: Resurrection.

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What they’re saying

“Owen is the second big bad of the season, following Dan Framt/The New York Ripper (Brian Cox).”

— Deadline

What’s next

Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 does not have a confirmed premiere date yet, but fans can watch the first season now on Paramount+.

The takeaway

The addition of acclaimed actor Dan Stevens to the cast of Dexter: Resurrection further elevates the revival series, building anticipation for the next chapter in the iconic serial killer's story as he searches for his missing son.