James Patterson sits down with Aldis Hodge and Ben Watkins, the star and showrunner of Amazon’s Cross, to talk about bringing Alex Cross from the page to the screen. They discuss what it means to reinterpret one of fiction’s most iconic detectives, why the series focuses on new stories rather than direct adaptations, and how Cross is written as a father, partner, and human being first.

Catch the premiere of Season 2 of Cross today on Prime Video!

00:00 Intro

01:09 Discussing Season Two of Cross

02:47 Character Complexity and Realism

05:43 The Evolution of Alex Cross

07:11 Behind the Scenes: Writer's Room Insights

12:33 Comparing TV Shows and Movies

14:03 Creating New Stories Beyond the Books

16:03 Character Development and Flaws

17:07 Acting and Watchmaking

19:51 The Art of Television Writing

22:02 Exciting Twists in Season Two

25:07 Upcoming Projects and Collaborations

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James Patterson Interviews Alex Cross