Three attempts to capture author James Patterson’s massive Alex Cross thriller franchise flopped on the big screen.
But Prime Video is betting that the small screen will be the right home for the titular detective with the new series “Cross,” starring Aldis Hodge, debuting Thursday.
Keri Anderson / Prime VideoTelling the Cross story through a TV series gives the producers more space to explore the world and the character.
Tyler Perry starred in “Alex Cross” in 2012.
“I also wanted to bring in the fact that there’s some sexiness to this character,” Watkins added.
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