Prime Video has finally shared the first Cross teaser trailer for Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming series adaptation of James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Cross novels.
The teaser trailer introduces One Night in Miami actor Aldis Hodge as the titular detective and forensic psychologist. This marks Hodge’s first major TV project as the solo lead, after previously appearing in shows like Girlfriends, Leverage, Turn: Washington’s Spies, and City on a Hill. Prime Video’s crime thriller is expected to make its debut sometime this year.
“Cross is a twisted thriller about Alex Cross, 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,” reads the logline.
Check out the Cross teaser trailer below (watch more trailers):
Cross Gets an Early Season 2 Renewal
Ahead of its series debut, it has been confirmed Cross officially received an early Season 2 renewal from Amazon MGM Studios. In addition to leading the cast, Hodge will be also become a part of the executive producing team for Season 2.
“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 performance as Cross,” Amazon boss Vernon Sanders said in a statement. “Ben Watkins and his team have created something unique within the crime-thriller genre that longtime fans and newcomers alike will all enjoy. And with over 30 novels written by Patterson featuring Alex Cross as his main protagonist, it was an easy choice to bring Cross back for a second season.”
The series is written and executive produced by showrunner Ben Watkins. Joining Hodge are Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford and Ryan Eggold. Meanwhile, Wes Chatham, Matthew Lillard and Jeanine Mason are expected to appear in Season 2. It is executive produced by Patterson, Jim Dunn, Sam Ernst, Craig Siebels, Bill Robinson, Patrick Santa, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Matt Thunell, with Dunn and Sam Ernst expect to serve as co-showrunners in the next installment. It is a production by Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television.
