Major Blacklist Star Will Return From Beyond the Grave

James Spader's Show Will Feature Deceased Actor in Season 9

Dominic Wilkinson (Brian Dennehy) Will Appear in the Next Installment

Despite the tragic death of beloved actor Brian Dennehy, his character Dominic Wilkinson will still appear in the upcoming ninth season of NBC's The Blacklist. Show creator Jon Bokenkamp confirmed the news, much to the delight of fans who were devastated by Dennehy's passing.

No details have been released about how Wilkinson will be brought back to the show, but sources say that it will be a touching and memorable tribute to the late actor. Dennehy, who died in April 2020 at the age of 81, was a beloved character on the show, and his loss was a major blow to the cast and crew.

The Blacklist is a crime drama that follows the story of Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader), a former high-level government agent who turns himself in to the FBI. Reddington offers to help the FBI catch other dangerous criminals, but only if he is allowed to work with Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone), a rookie profiler.

Season 9 of The Blacklist is set to premiere in the fall of 2021. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the show, and the news that Dennehy will be appearing in some form is sure to make the new season even more special.