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Crossstar Aldis Hodge has address whether time of year 1 of the upcoming thriller goggle box show will be free-base on a specificAlex Crossbook written by James Patterson . The forthcomingPrime Video TV showfollows manager and forensic psychologist Alex Cross ( Hodge ) as he inquire a killer whale he seeks to bring to justice . This will be the fourth version of the Patterson book series , which includes the sundry - reviewed 1997Kiss the Girlsand 2001Along amount a Spider , both asterisk Morgan Freeman , alongside 2012’sAlex Crosswith Tyler Perry in the role .

Speaking withTV Insider , Hodge revealed the upcoming storyline inCrossseason 1 will not adopt a particular book from Patterson’sAlex Crossseries . The actor explained how showrunner Ben Watkins created an original write up using the foundational elements of the Quran . He also revealed more narration than just Alex ’s search for a killer , indicating a wider humanity yet to be research . Check out what Hodge had to say below :

No . It is base on the creation of Alex Cross , but Ben [ Watkins ] takes the bone complex body part of that world and fills it up with a beautiful story .

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We ’ll treat the time of year as if it ’s a book with a chief plot line . But there are other storey that establish the journeying of the characters .

What An Original Storyline Means For Cross Season 1

The Show Maintains Unpredictability

Hodge ’s confirmation about the show ’s story mean this will be the first adaptation of Patterson ’s series not based on an existing novel . EvenPerry’sAlex Crossmoviewas based on the 2006 novelCross , meaningPrime TV ’s rendition will be much unlike from everything that ’s arrive before . The interview also unveil the serial publication begins 1 class after Alex ’s wife Maria gets murdered at a restaurant . He ’s also taking guardianship of both his baby while investigate case . Both personal stories will likely be blend in with his investigation , bear upon the lineament in ways unseen during the novel .

The thriller genre ameliorate with each passing class , and throughout 2024 , several highly hoped-for thriller TV shows are schedule for release .

It also means the mode Alex interacts with other reference could be remixed from the beginning material . This include his best friend John Sampson ( Isaiah Mustafa ) and his grandmother Nana Mama ( Juanita Jennings ) , who no doubt helped him through his grieving summons after take a class off the force-out . The show is also set to introduce an original character in philanthropist Ed Ramsey ( Ryan Eggold ) , another indicator the series ' narration is going to be wholly irregular , even for leger readers .

Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross looking intense in Cross poster next to Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross smiling in Cross season 1 trailer

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Our Take On Cross Season 1’s Original Storyline

It Might Be What An Alex Cross Adaptation Needs

Based on the poor critical response of direct adaptation , a fresh take on the series might be just what the franchise needs to succeed . Although it ’s more or less unsatisfying thatCrosswon’t be pulling its story flat from one of Patterson ’s books , the show now has freedom to offer Easter eggs from across any of the 32 novels . While it ’s passably unclear what this will intend for the series ' story , Hodge ’s faith in Watkins means the show will likely do the record series justice no matter .

AlthoughCrossseason 1 wo n’t start on Prime Video until Thursday , November 14 , season 2 is already almost done filming .

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Cross follows the life of Alex Cross , a skilled yet turbulent homicide police detective poise his role as a devoted father and persistent crime research worker . frequent by his wife ’s murder , he navigates personal turmoil while persistently go after justice in the face of dangerous adversaries .

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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.

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