Cross Brings Fan-Favorite Detective To Life In New Crime Thriller Series, See The Evidence
It’s been years since a series based on James Patterson’s Alex Cross novels was announced. Finally, fans are getting a glimpse of Aldis Hodge as the titular character in the upcoming Cross series. Amazon released the first trailer for the show during its 2024 upfront presentation while also confirming that it had already received a second season order.
The one-minute trailer opens with a voice asking, “Who are you?” as snippets of Cross’s professional and personal life are shown. Described as “Metro P.D.’s golden boy,” Cross introduces himself with a smirk as “Detective Alex Cross.”
Viewers are then treated to a montage of action-packed scenes, car chases, and police work, which culminates with Cross confronting a suspect in an interrogation room. Check out Aldis Hodge in the first look as Alex Cross.
Created by Ben Watkins, the upcoming Cross series follows Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist known for his ability to understand killers and their victims. The series delves into Cross’ complex persona, portraying him as a brilliant yet flawed individual haunted by his wife’s murder. The show is described as a “complex, twisted, and pulse-pounding thriller.”
The upcoming Cross series follows Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist known for his ability to understand killers and their victims
Set to debut on Prime Video later this year, Cross promises to captivate viewers with its edgy storytelling. The cast features a talented lineup such as Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Ryan Eggold, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Johnny Ray Gill. Season 2 will introduce Wes Chatham, Matthew Lillard, and Jeanine Mason.
Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television, Cross is directed by series creator Ben Watkins. Season 1’s executive producers include Watkins, Jim Dunn, Sam Ernst, Craig Siebels, James Patterson Entertainment’s Bill Robinson, Patrick Santa, and Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell.
Season 2 of the upcoming Crossseries sees Dunn and Ernst joining Watkins as co-showrunners, with additional executive producers J. David Shanks, Aiyana White, and Aldis Hodge. Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed excitement about Aldis Hodge’s portrayal of Cross and praised Watkins and his team for creating an entertaining crime-thriller series.
“Bringing one of James Patterson’s most iconic literary characters to life for our global Prime Video customers was a dream come true, and we can’t wait for everyone to see Aldis Hodge’s dynamic,” Sanders said in a statement.
Watkins expressed gratitude for the support and confidence shown by Prime Video and their producing partners, promising an even more thrilling second season.
The Alex Cross novel series by bestselling author James Patterson features 32 books, two novellas, and three books centered on Alex Cross’ son Ali.
The Alex Cross novel series by bestselling author James Patterson features 32 books, two novellas, and three books centered on Alex Cross’ son Ali. Since its debut in 1993, the books have become extremely popular, often becoming bestsellers due to their blend of drama and suspense. However, previous attempts to adapt the novels for the screen have had mixed results.
Morgan Freeman starred in the films Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls in the 1990s, while Tyler Perry played the character in the 2012 reboot Alex Cross. The new Prime Video Cross series, aims to do justice to the character by giving him more time to develop in a serialized format. The show is said to balance the investigative and psychological aspects of the novels with some action elements.
