Author James Patterson has responded to the upcoming streaming seriesCrossnot adapting any specific books from his seriesAlex Cross, starring the titular detective. The forthcomingPrime Video TV showfollows Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge), a detective and forensic psychologist returning to his investigative work one year after his wife, Maria, was murdered. While season 2 of the show has already been confirmed ahead of its premiere, Hodge previously confirmed the show won’t be pulling from any specific book in the series, opting instead for an original storyline.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly,Patterson said he was excited to seeCrossnot rely on any of the books in theAlex Crossseriesto bring his character to life. The author also praised Hodge for his performance, explaining how he manages to balance the character’s serious job with being a family man. Check out what Patterson had to say about the show’s direction below:
It’s something I say when anybody is developing one of my books or characters: I much prefer the story be brand new. I was hoping the show would be a breakthrough and not dependent on the book, and it’s happened.
He’s great at portraying the issues of trying to be a detective and raising a family in this country right now. And he’s got some of that charisma stuff going on, too. What do the kids call it? Rizz?
What Patteron’s Statement Says About Cross
The Author Has Faith In Its Creative Team
The newest adaptation of Patterson’s famous book series,Crossis being developed by Ben Watkins, best known for being a writer andproducer onBurn NoticeandHand of God. Given his experience working on critically acclaimed crime shows, he has the perfect skill set for the new series. This will be the fourth time Alex has been brought to life, previously appearing in the moviesKiss the Girls,Along Came a Spider,andAlex Cross. However, all three adaptations didn’t do well critically. Now, with Watkins in charge, the TV series has a chance to stand out.
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Since the new show won’t be pulling from any direct source material,Crosscould instead grab inspiration from multiple novels across Patterson’s series.This would help it stand out from other ongoing series on Prime Video, such asReacherseason 3, which prioritizes an accurate storyline to theJack Reacherbook being adapted. It also means plenty of twists could transpire throughout the show, leading to a new lens on its main character unseen in the books or film adaptations so far.
Our Take On Patterson’s Excitement For Cross
The Author’s Approval Is A Great Sign For The Show
Although it seems recognizable moments from theAlex Crossbooks won’t make it into the Prime Video show, Patterson’s excitement is a good sign the Hodge-led series will be a fantastic addition to the franchise. Since season 2 has already been confirmed, it appearsCrossis something Amazon is already hedging their bets on, another sign of its quality. With plenty of exciting events sure to arrive as the series progresses, it should prove interesting to see what season 1’s original mystery is going to be.
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Cross follows the life of Alex Cross, a skilled yet troubled homicide detective balancing his role as a devoted father and relentless crime investigator. Haunted by his wife’s murder, he navigates personal turmoil while persistently pursuing justice in the face of dangerous adversaries.
