Culver City, California— July 6, 2024 — Prime Video has announced the launch date and key art for the highly anticipated crime-thriller series Cross, starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. Mark your calendars for November 14, when all eight episodes will be accessible globally on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.
CROSS is the newest drama from Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television. The series is executive produced by Ben Watkins, who also acts as showrunner, and is based on James Patterson’s best-selling Alex Cross book series. A second season renewal has already been approved, which is the best possible sign for a new show, before the first season of this new production begins.
About the Series
Alex Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist who can obtain access to the thoughts of criminals and victims, demystifying complex murder cases. Hodge, who also serves as the film’s producer, leads an impressive cast that includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Ryan Eggold.
The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television, with executive producers including Ben Watkins, Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, Craig Siebels, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Patrick Santa, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost.
Aldis Hodge’s Bio
Aldis Hodge is best known for the variety of his roles. His breakout performances in Leverage, Straight Outta Compton, and Hidden Figures primed fans and reviewers for his role as Jim Brown in One Night in Miami. An unquestionable success. Aside from acting, he is also a great artist and watchmaker, as evidenced by his social media profiles.
Hodge has become a cult favorite among the Blerd (black nerd) community thanks to his performances in Black Adam, Green Lantern: Beware My Power, Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Walking Dead. What can be mentioned is that his performances have always been so passionate and heartfelt that he has become one of the most cherished personalities in the nerd community. We are looking forward to seeing him in a new series.
So Hodge’s passion to his art, commitment to well-drawn Black characters, and ability to bring depth from any performance make him an ideal candidate for a role like this. His work as a producer on Cross demonstrates not only his influence, but also his passion for bringing varied stories to the screen.
Insights and Implications
Aldis Hodge makes headlines, but he is also one of the producers who help to expand Black talent in mainstream media in a more comprehensive and representative way. The unveiling of Cross adds complexity to the world of crime thrillers and expands on rich narrative, where African American actors and producers thrive.
Why This is Important to Our Community
Not only does Cross promise a lot of high-intensity entertainment, but it also joins the effort to push Black actors into more powerful and multidimensional roles. Hodge’s Alex Cross brings new life to a famous character, providing greater representation for African American viewers and nerd culture lovers.
Follow for more information about the new Prime Video show, and prepare to dive deeply into the fascinating world of Alex Cross in November.
About Prime Video
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