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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...

Aldis Hodge's Alex Cross isn't leaving Prime Video anytime soon. Ben Watkins, the creator and showrunner of Cross, has shared a major update on the crime thriller series' future on the Amazon streamer.

Speaking with Collider, Watkins was asked for an update on Season 2 of Cross, which was confirmed by the streamer in April 2024. "Season 2 is actually filmed. I'm gonna go ahead and give you a spoiler because, fuck it. We started the [writers'] room back in November, we started filming in April, we finished production in September, and we're actually in post-production on Season 2," Watkins revealed. "Each season is a book for me. They're all based on new mysteries. Season 1 is Hero Complex, and Season 2 is called Bitter Fruit.

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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.

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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,...

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.

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:...

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.

"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.