What happened to Don Framt, aka the New York Ripper, and why is he in a wheelchair? Brian Cox, the actor behind the character, weighs in.
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| Brian Cox as the New York Ripper in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Getty) |
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 is finally set to introduce audiences to the New York Ripper, a serial killer fans have been waiting to meet for over a year.
While Brian Cox was revealed as the actor behind the character last spring, many questions about Don Framt remain unanswered. One of the biggest questions is actually about his physical condition, and Cox has now shed some light on it.
Although the New York Ripper's identity remained a mystery throughout Season 1, fans began developing theories about him during the final episodes. Detective Wallace revealed that the elusive killer was no longer killing, despite still being alive and tormenting the relatives of his victims.
This led many to suspect that something had happened to him that left him unable to carry out his killings.
How Did the New York Ripper End Up in a Wheelchair?
Brian Cox recently discussed his role as Don Framt during a Zoom interview with TVLine's Nick Caruso, revealing the circumstances behind his character's condition.
According to the actor, Framt suffered an accident while working for the subway department, when "everything fell in on him."
The revelation provides an answer to one of the biggest questions surrounding the New York Ripper ahead of his first official appearance in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2. Framt's condition actually stems from a workplace accident, and not an incident related to one of his crimes.
Phone Calls Have Replaced the New York Ripper’s Killing Spree
Although Framt can no longer carry out his killings as he once did, he hasn't abandoned his disturbing behavior. Instead, he now takes pleasure in tormenting the relatives of his victims over the phone, as Season 1 has already confirmed.
Regarding that, Cox explained:
"He's basking in his former glory and getting off on it because it's all he's got left. [...] He's definitely a sadist. There's no question about him."
The actor also described Framt as a deeply troubled individual, which was actually another interesting glimpse into the mindset of the man Dexter will have to encounter and potentially take down in the second season.
"He's also incredibly lost as an individual, too."
Framt's inability to kill hasn't really stopped him from finding ways to hurt others. His obsession with his past and his need to torment the families he left behind make him an extremely disturbing individual. And despite his advanced age and physical condition, we definitely can't say that he's no longer dangerous.