Prime Video’sCrossis about to bringJames Patterson’s detective hero Alex Cross to the small screen for the first time.
Collider’sPerri Nemiroffsat down withCrossshowrunnerBen Watkinsat New York Comic Con in the Collider Studio to discuss why.
I wanted to do an original series.
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What Other Alex Cross Adaptations Have Been Produced?
However, when a third film materialized, it rebooted the series withTyler Perryin the lead role.
2012’sAlex Crosswas an adaptation of Patterson’s 2006 novelCross, and pitted Cross againstMatthew Foxas an artistic psychopath.
Detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross is pulled back from family leave to hunt a dangerous serial killer after the tragic loss of his wife. Set in Washington, D.C., the series follows Cross as he uses his expertise to delve into the minds of criminals. Amazon’s adaptation promises a mix of psychological intrigue and intense crime-solving drama, blending elements of James Patterson’s books with a fresh storyline.
It is a co-production of Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television.
All eight episodes ofCrosswill bereleased on Amazon Prime Video on November 14.
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