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"Stargate Sg-1" produced several great episodes before it got canceled after season 10. However, some of the episodes started out as completely different ideas only to take on new forms during the writing process. A key example is the classic "Lost City" two-part episode, which was originally envisioned as a feature film. Elsewhere, season 8's "Sacrifices" was imagined as a comedy called "My Big Fat Jaffa Wedding," but it took on a more somber tone later on.

"Sacrifices" is about Rya'c of Chulak's (Neil Denis) attempt to marry Kar'yn (Mercedes de la Zerda), which doesn't go down well with their families and leads to some disagreements. That said, Christopher Judge, who played Teal'c and wrote the episode, told GateWorld that he realized it couldn't be a comedy as the story explores ideas like war, tyranny, and Moloc's (Royston Innes) enslavement of the Jaffa people:

[As] I started writing it, it didn't turn...

It's always nice to hear a story where someone tells Hollywood to go f*ck itself. Which is, quite literally, what James Patterson did when executives asked him to re-write his iconic Alex Cross character as a white man. And now Cross television star Aldis Hodge — who plays the titular character — is speaking out about what it means to have kept Alex Cross a Black man.

Speaking with BuzzFeed, Hodge explained that he was "shocked, impressed, and proud" when he heard the author of the wildly successful Alex Cross novels was asked by some Hollywood executives to sign a seven-figure deal — but only if he changed the character's race to white.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last month, Patterson explained the story as such:

"Here's an interesting thing about the Hollywood 'Cross' stuff. When I wrote the first Alex Cross book, I didn't have a lot of money and Hollywood came calling — knock,...

Quick Links This Season on Cross... Cross Catches the Killer But It Doesn't End There Cross' Season 1 Ending Sets Up Season 2

Making its Prime Video debut on November 14, 2024, Cross is a popular crime series that has remained atop the platform's most-watched shows. Based on the fictional Washington, D.C. detective featured in 30 Alex Cross novels by James Patterson, the eight-part series has drawn plaudits for its towering performance by Aldis Hodge as the title character. The show's critical success and wide viewership led Amazon to renew the series for Season 2.

Of course, discussing Cross Season 2 without clarifying what transpires at the end of Season 1 is impossible. Core to Cross' investigative focus is identifying who murdered his wife, Maria. Meanwhile, the mysterious murder of a political activist occupies Cross' work duties, with the shocking confluence of events in the Season 1 finale setting up Season 2's storyline. Beyond naming Maria's murderer, here's...

Prime Video's original series Cross is remarkable not only for its mystery, but for how it treats its female characters. The women in Alex Cross's world are all fully developed characters who can stand on their own, separate from their connection to Cross or the serial killer case he's trying to solve. The two most prominent female characters are Cross's love interest Elle Monteiro, and his old friend Kayla Craig.

With Cross Season 1 now streaming, Cbr spoke to actors Samantha Walkes (who plays Elle) and Alona Tal (who portrays Kayla) about the show's writing for its female characters. They discussed how the women in Cross are different from those in other procedurals, and one other incredible aspect of the writing that viewers may have missed. Plus, Tal reflected on reuniting with showrunner Ben Watkins, with whom she previously collaborated with on Hand of God and Burn Notice.

Cbr: Alona,...

Prime Videos new detective series, Cross, has gotten a lot of buzz, enough that it already had a Season 2 guaranteed long before it premiered. Fans of the James Patterson books that Alex Cross originates from may already have some clues about what to expect in the future season, especially about a major antagonist. The character of sharp FBI agent Kayla Craig is awfully similar to the name Kyle Craig in Pattersons books. The latter, once a friend of Cross, eventually becomes a major villain to defeat. Do we see the writing on the creative wall here?

In a recent interview with MovieWeb, Alona Tal, who plays Craig in the series, was quick to note: This is the fun part. Since this is a new world, any resemblance [of the two characters] is just fuel for the speculation, and that keeps you at the edge of your seat. In every good character, there has to...

The Prime Video crime thriller Cross once again brings the beloved James Patterson literary character to life in spectacular fashion, with Leverage alum Aldis Hodge taking on the exhilarating role of the brilliant D.C. forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross. The highly-buzzed about series will follow Cross as he utilizes his exceptional capability of digging into the psyches of dangerous killers and their victims in order to identify and catch some of the country's most violent offenders.

The heart-racing original will consist of eight episodes in its first season and has already been greenlit for an additional second installment, likely following in the footsteps of fellow book adaptation Prime hit Reacher. The determined detective has already been brought to the big screen in three less-than-warmly received films, with both the great Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry tackling the epic role. Let's jump in and explore how Cross will relate to the James Patterson novels.

New to Prime Video on November 14, 2024, Cross is the latest adaptation based on the James Patterson fictional detective. The dramatic crime series concerns the investigative exploits of Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge), a skilled forensic expert and criminal psychologist who delves into the twisted minds of those he apprehends to understand their violent behavior.

Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry famously portrayed the character in the panned movies Kiss the Girls, Along Came a Spider, and Alex Cross, allowing Aldis Hodge to repair the character's reputation in the new TV adaptation. Those tuning into Prime Video to see how faithfully the show adapts Patterson's popular source novels will recognize the talented supporting cast from several recent movies and TV shows. Here's the cast and characters featured in Cross.

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Release Date November 14, 2024Main Genre CrimeSeasons 1Streaming Service(s) Prime VideoCreator(s) Ben WatkinsCast Aldis Hodge, Jennifer Wigmore, Mercedes de la Zerda,...

Aldis Hodge is coming to TV screens as Alex Cross, and he’s ready to crack any case.

It’s the first time ever that fans get to see the iconic character from James Patterson’s popular book series come to life on television. However, in this TV adaptation, he takes on a whole new set adventures that have never been told between the pages.

Writer and producer Ben Watkins crafted this new vision of “Cross,” which takes place in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., where criminals lurk during the day and the night. But no crime is too big of challenge for Cross.

Some supporting cast members include Stacie Greenwell, Sharon Taylor, Mercedes de la Zerda. Dwain Murphy, Karen Robinson, Jason Rogel, Siobhan Murphy and more. But check out the main case below.

Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross in “Cross” (Prime Video) Aldis Hodge as Alex...

Cross has revealed its Rotten Tomatoes score, offering a window into how the latest Prime Video action series compares to Reacher and Jack Ryan. Based on the popular James Patterson novels, the first eight episodes of Cross are now on Prime Video. The story focuses on the titular Alex Cross (played by Black Adam star Aldis Hodge), a detective and forensic psychologist who is uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims. Alongside Hodge, the cast of Cross includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, and Ryan Eggold, among others.

On Rotten Tomatoes Cross season 1 has debuted with 67% Tomatometer based on 15 reviews. That breaks down to a 6.50/10, with 5 reviews that lean negative and 10 that lean positive. Although the score is likely to fluctuate as more reviews come in, the consensus reads: Cross case for itself isnt closed just yet, but the commanding Aldis Hodge makes for the most...

Prime Video has been finding success recently with their niche of TV shows based on hit book franchises, namely John Krasinski's Jack Ryan, which is coming back with a movie, and Alan Ritchson's Reacher. Their latest venture, Cross, not only continues the streamer's win streak of successfully translating iconic material for the screen, but also proves to be the best adaptation of James Patterson's forensic psychologist.

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Cast Ashley Rios, Stacie Greenwell, Siobhan Murphy, Jennifer Wigmore, Sharon Taylor, Mercedes de la Zerda, matthew lillard, Aldis HodgeRelease Date November 14, 2024Seasons 1Genres Mystery, CrimeStreaming Service(s) Prime VideoFranchise(s) Alex CrossCreator(s) Ben WatkinsRating TV-ma

Developed by Burn Notice and Hand of God alum Ben Watkins, Cross takes an original approach to adapting its source material, eschewing Patterson's 32 novels and creating an original story while pulling elements from the books. Season 1 of the show which has already been...

Aldis Hodge has a new Cross to bear, but his take on author James Pattersons beloved detective will be a vastly different interpretation than has appeared in previous adaptations of the novels. And Hodge is rightfully excited about his divergent and nuanced iteration of Alex Cross, who appears in the upcoming Prime Video series, which is aptly titled Cross. Hodge said in an interview with Screen Rant while appearing at the New York Comic Con (Nycc):

I think that, for me, I see our execution of Cross as just one element, which is the vast fullness of his entire world it's alluding to, if we get to explore that. We get to see the cop, not only that, we get to see the father, we get to see the family man, the friend. We get to see the vulnerable person that may not have all the answers, and is still trying to find out.

Great sci-fi movies need great villains, and there have been some villains in recent sci-fi movies who seem destined to go down in history. Many of the best modern sci-fi movies are elevated by their villains, and compelling performances are vital to this. If a sci-fi movie does things well, the villains can be just as compelling as the main characters, and they can become just as popular too.

Villains have to push the heroes in interesting ways, so many of the best recent villains are designed to counteract the qualities of other characters. This means that actors who play villains need to be in tune with the motivations of their own characters as well as the other characters in the movie. An intriguing dynamic between the hero and the villain can make both characters more memorable.

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James Patterson’s Alex Cross book series is heading to the screen once again, and here’s the trailer for Cross.

Thus far, James Patterson’s Alex Cross action thriller novels have only been seen on the big screen. Morgan Freeman first took on the role of the detective for 1997’s Kiss the Girls, directed by Gary Fleder, and 2001’s Along Came A Spider, directed by Lee Tamahori. Both were well received and feature strong casts, including Ashley Judd, Carey Elwes and Michael Wincott.

A reboot landed in 2012, directed by Rob Cohen and starring Tyler Perry. However, Alex Cross was a critical and commercial failure, and plans for a sequel were dropped.

That brings us to Cross, a television series coming to Amazon Prime Video which follows Reacher's template of using the protagonist’s surname as the title.

The synopsis reads as follows:

Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge) is a detective and forensic psychologist,...

Aldis Hodge has hung up his Hawkman wings, but hes still fighting crime in the official trailer for Prime Videos upcoming series, Cross. And his character, Alex Cross, is facing a seemingly unstoppable opponent as the 38-year-old detective goes up against a creepy masked killer in the brand-new footage. Check out the video (below), which gives fans a glimpse into the crime thriller, which adapts author James Pattersons beloved literary character for the small screen.

Ben Watkins teams up with Hodge in the Cross creative collaboration. Watkins acts as the Prime Video series showrunner and executive producer, and his most prolific work as an EP comes from his contributions to the television shows Burn Notice, Hand of God and Truth Be Told. And Watkins knows Hodge has something special to offer the fans with his interpretation of Alex Cross. Watkins said of Hodge during an interview with Entertainment Weekly:...

"He's not going to stop unless I make him stop." Prime Video has unveiled the full official trailer for their new crime thriller series titled Cross, the latest adaptation from James Patterson's thriller novels. Cross is an adaptation of the Alex Cross series, and will be streaming in 2024. Aldis Hodge stars as Alex Cross - detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. The series is created by producer and writer Ben Watkins, and produced by Paramount Television Studios & Skydance Television. The main cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Eloise Mumford, Ryan Eggold, Mercedes de la Zerda, plus Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson. It's definitely not a comedy series, this looks seriously dark and unsettling with some crazy twists and turns. Maybe even supernatural?...

The trailer for Cross has premiered. The upcoming Prime Video show is the latest adaptation of James Patterson's Alex Cross books, following a detective with a PhD in psychology who tracks dangerous killers, though his line of work sometimes threatens his family. The books have previously been adapted into the movies Alex Cross, starring Tyler Perry, and Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, both of which starred Morgan Freeman. The new show stars Jack Reacher: Never Go Back's Aldis Hodge in the title role alongside an ensemble cast that includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, and Johnny Ray Gill.

Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for Cross. It opens by introducing a major villain, a killer who wears a fleshlike mask and is creating a masterpiece. This is followed by the introduction of Cross himself, haunted by a crime where it seems that a murder victim's identity has been changed.

Prime Video is ready to close out the year with a stacked roster of projects, and one of the most anticipated ones just got an exciting new look. Prime Video unveiled the first official looks at Cross, the upcoming crime thriller series which will see Aldis Hodge step into the role of Alex Cross, the famous detective who uses forensic psychology to analyze the minds of killers to solve crimes and help victims. The series is adapted from the Alex Cross novels by James Paterson, and Hodge will take over the role of Cross from Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry, who have both portrayed the character in the past. In addition to Hodge, Cross also stars Ryan Eggold, Jennifer Wigmore, Stacie Greenwell, Mercedes de la Zerda, Sharon Taylor, Ashley Rios, Siobhan Murphy, Darnell Bartholomew, Isaiah Mustafa, Stephanie Belding, Matthew Lillard, and more.

Amazon Prime fans who love series like Bosch or Reacher will want to check out the new crime thriller series Cross. Aldis Hodge portrays the lead character Alex Cross.

This new series is based on the James Patterson series of novels. Here is everything fans need to know now.

Cross Amazon Prime – YouTube What Is Amazon Prime’s Cross About?

What is the new Amazon Prime series Cross about? According to People, the main character Detective Alex Cross is “a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify – and ultimately capture – the murderers.”

Cross Is Based On James Patterson’s Novels Of The Same Name

The new Amazon Prime series Cross is based on James Patterson’s novels. The first was released in 1993. Since then, there have been 31 novels and two novellas. Patterson even wrote three books with...

"You're not getting a confession. You're not in my head." "Oh I'm definitely living rent-free." Prime Video has revealed the first look teaser trailer for their upcoming Cross series, the latest adaptation from James Patterson's crime thriller novels. Cross is an adaptation of the Alex Cross series, and will be streaming in 2024. Aldis Hodge stars as Cross - detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. The series is created by producer and writer Ben Watkins, and produced by Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television. The series cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa, Darnell Bartholomew, Ashley Rios, Stacie Greenwell, Siobhan Murphy, Sharon Taylor, Mercedes de la Zerda, as well as Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson. This looks like a fairly dark and intense series, investigating brutal crimes and mysterious things happening in dark corners.

Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Morgan Freeman, Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela, Mercedes de la Zerda, Jens Hultén, Priya Rajaratnam, Spencer Bogaert, Marcin Kowalczyk | Written by Albert Hughes, Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt | Directed by Albert Hughes

An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, Alpha tells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before winter arrives.

It’s somewhat difficult to articulate a considerably insightful review of Alpha, not because its a poor film as such, but in the vein...

Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Morgan Freeman, Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela, Mercedes de la Zerda, Jens Hultén, Priya Rajaratnam, Spencer Bogaert, Marcin Kowalczyk | Written by Albert Hughes, Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt | Directed by Albert Hughes

An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, Alpha tells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before winter arrives.

It’s somewhat difficult to articulate a considerably insightful review of Alpha, not because its a poor film as such, but in the vein...

Sony Pictures has released a new trailer and poster man and wolf bonding film, Alpha.

Set 20,000 years ago, a stranded, lost and broken young man forges the unlikeliest of bonds with a wolf as they journey through a treacherous ice age.

Directed by Albert Hughes, the film stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Mercedes de la Zerda and Jens Hulten.

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The film is released in cinemas August 24.

Alpha Official Synopsis

An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age. Europe, 20,000 years ago. While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and left for dead. Awakening to find himself broken and alone — he must learn to survive and navigate the harsh and unforgiving wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack,...

"Leaders are born from survival." Whoa. Sony has released a new trailer for the movie Alpha, which was originally set for release in March but then delayed until August this year. We featured the first trailer for this last year, almost a year ago, but the studio freaked. This new trailer is much different - selling it more as an uplifting tale like one of those fun nature documentaries. Very interesting pivot. This adventure follows the story of Zeta, played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, a young man injured on a bison hunt left for dead. He befriends a lone wolf and together they figure out how to survive. The full cast includes Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Mercedes de la Zerda, and Jens Hultén. I can't believe they're actually trying to sell this as the story of the first dog, that's some serious pandering. Oh well. Here's the new...

Sony Pictures has released a new trailer and poster for their upcoming Ice Age adventure film Alpha. The film comes from director Albert Hughes, the co-director of films such as Menace II Society, Dead Presidents, From Hell and The Book of Eli, which was a solo directing gig.

I'm not sure about this movie. The trailers that have been released haven't done a very good job selling me on it. My kids want to see it, so maybe that's the film's market. Maybe it will end up being a decent watchable adventure movie, but I'm not expecting much.

The story is set in Europe 20,000 years ago during the Ice Age. "While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and left for dead. Awakening to find himself broken and alone -- he must learn to survive and navigate the harsh and unforgiving wilderness.

Alpha Trailer Albert Hughes‘ Alpha (2018) movie trailer stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, and Mercedes de la Zerda. Alpha‘s plot synopsis: “Alpha is an epic adventure set in the last Ice Age. Europe, 20,000 years ago. While on his first hunt, an initiation to his [...]

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"An enemy will become an ally." Sony Pictures has unveiled a trailer for an epic new action thriller titled Alpha, formerly known as The Solutrean (which is a very weird title so it makes sense they changed it). This is the latest feature film from Albert Hughes, who last directed The Book of Eli in 2010, and it's set during the last Ice Age - 20,000 years ago (kind of like Emmerich's 10,000 BC). This epic adventure follows the story of Zeta, played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, a young man injured on a bison hunt left for dead. He befriends a lone wolf and together they figure out how to survive in this harsh environment. So basically it's The Revenant meets 10,000 BC. The full cast includes Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Mercedes de la Zerda, and Jens Hultén. I really, really adore wolves, so I'm already into this. But this trailer is a bit awkward,...

Albert Hughes, the co-director of films such as Menace II Society, Dead Presidents, From Hell and The Book of Eli, which was a solo directing gig, has released the first trailer for his new film adventure Alpha, and it looks... interesting. The story is set in Europe 20,000 years ago during the Ice Age.

While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and left for dead. Awakening to find himself broken and alone -- he must learn to survive and navigate the harsh and unforgiving wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before the deadly winter arrives.

The young man's name is Zeta, and he's played by Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road, X-Men: Apocalypse). It's...

Although the 2017 premiere of War for the Planet of the Apes is still a distant speck on the horizon, anticipation for the third film in the rebooted franchise is already brewing. To help with the wait, the official logo for the sequel has been revealed, along with a promise of a special announcement in the near future.

Unveiled by director Matt Reeves on Twitter, the official logo for War for the Planet of the Apes (formerly known as War of the Planet of the Apes) comes accompanied by the news that there will be a "special announcement" regarding the upcoming movie during this Sunday night's episode of The Walking Dead, which airs at 9:00pm Est on AMC.

Whether or not the special announcement is a glimpse of a teaser trailer, an actual full teaser video, or the announcement that the first trailer will be shown in the previews at...