Gabriel Luna Joins 'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 Cast as a Serial Killer

Gabriel Luna has joined the cast of 'Dexter: Resurrection' for its second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will play a serial killer named Ray Ballard, also known as 'The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger.'

The casting adds another antagonist to the Paramount+ series, which stars Michael C. Hall as the titular vigilante. Luna joins fellow new additions Brian Cox and Dan Stevens on the serial killer side of the story for season two.

Who is Gabriel Luna playing?

Luna will portray Ray Ballard, a character operating under the macabre moniker 'The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger.' The role is described as a guest star part, and his character will go up against Dexter Morgan, played by returning star Michael C. Hall. This marks a return to darker, genre-heavy material for Luna, who is known for his role as Tommy Miller in HBO's 'The Last of Us,' a part he is set to reprise in its upcoming third season.

What else is new for Season 2?

Luna's casting is part of a broader expansion of the show's roster of villains. Brian Cox is set to appear as 'The New York Ripper,' a killer who no longer murders but taunts survivors of his past crimes. Dan Stevens will play 'The Five Borough Killer.' Bokeem Woodbine and Nona Parker Johnson have also been cast in the new season, with Uma Thurman and Krysten Ritter returning to reprise their roles.

The narrative groundwork for these new threats was laid in the first season's finale. The season ended with Dexter discovering a file on a killer known as the New York Ripper in the vault of Leon Prater, the season’s primary adversary played by Peter Dinklage.

Where can I watch 'Dexter: Resurrection'?

The series is currently streaming on Paramount+ in the United States, as of July 2026. The series, which premiered in 2025, continues the story of Dexter Morgan, who awakens from a coma to find his son, Harrison, gone. Determined to make things right, he heads to New York City, only to find his past catching up with him.

Showrunner Clyde Phillips executive produces the series alongside Hall, Scott Reynolds, Marcos Siega, and others. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Counterpart Studios.