His character Peter Quinn was left hanging between life and death on the season five finale of Homeland.

But it appears the conflicted CIA assassin will definitely be back for season six, as actor Rupert Friend was spotted filming scenes for the Showtime drama in New York City.

The British actor, 34, looked scruffy and moved stiffly as cameras rolled on Monday.

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Quinn's back! Rupert Friend looked worse for wear as he filmed Homeland season six in New York City on Monday

The character appears to have undergone a big transformation, after suffering a stroke and being poisoned by terrorists on the last season.

Instead of his buzz cut and sharp looks, the actor sported long, greasy hair, baggy sweats and velcro shoes.

His arm hung stiffly by his side as he shuffled down the street while filming.

Aftermath: Rupert's character Quinn appeared to have died in hospital at the end of season five, after Carrie (played by Claire Danes) appeared to pull the plug

New season: The British actor sported long, greasy hair instead of Quinn's usual buzz cut, and wore baggy sweats and a hoodie

Injured: The Homeland star held his arm stiffly by his side as he filmed in New York

Last season's finale of Homeland appeared to show Quinn's death, as Carrie (played by Claire Danes) seemed to decide to pull the plug on him in hospital after he suffered a stroke.

Earlier this year, Showrunner Alex Gansa confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that Quinn will be back - but warned fans the hitman will be a changed man after his near-death experience.

Showrunner Gansa also stayed coy on whether Carrie and Quinn will finally end up together, telling EW that the pair have a connection, but adding: 'Whether that means they’re compatible romantically, that’s another issue entirely.

Break: The actor was spotted taking a quick break while filming the new season, which takes place in the time between the US election and the presidential inauguration

Back in the US: The series has returned to film in the USA after spending the last few seasons in South Africa and Germany

While the last season of Homeland took place in Berlin, the upcoming season is set back in the United States for the first time since season two.

The action takes place between US election day and the Presidential inauguration, during the transfer of power between the previous and incoming president.

Showrunner Gansa also stayed coy on whether Carrie and Quinn will finally end up together, telling EW that the pair have a connection, but adding: 'Whether that means they’re compatible romantically, that’s another issue entirely.

On a mission? The CIA hitman was a far cry from his former self as he shuffled along

Not the end: Season five ended with Carrie (Claire Danes) reading a letter from Quinn confessing his love for her - and then deciding to put him out of his misery

'Quinn really put his life in her hands at the end of last season and we will see what decision she made, but that’s going to have repercussions moving forward for her and for that idea of Quinn as well.'

While on hiatus from Homeland, Rupert secretly married model and former Paralympian Aimee Mullins, 40, on May 1.

He posted a photo from their small, rustic wedding to Instagram on June 1, writing 'Today is the one-month anniversary of being happily married to @AimeeMullins!' and adding '#ilovemywife.'

The actor previously dated actress Keira Knightley.