Crossseason 2 gets a surprising filming update ahead of the season 1 premiere. Set to arrive on Prime Video in just a few weeks, the eight-episode first installment is based on the popular James Patterson novels. It centers on the titular character, Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist who is uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims. Aldis Hodge, known for his role as Alec Hardison in theLeveragetelevision franchise, in addition to his supporting turn inBlack Adam, leads the cast and produces the adaptation.
Speaking at the recentNew York Comic ConwithScreen Rant’s Tatiana Hullender, ahead ofCross' Prime Video premiere on November 14, series creator Ben Watkins mentions in passing thatseason 2 is already filmed. Watkins mentioned that he hopes audiences see something they like with the first episodes since the second installment is already completed. Read the quote below:
I just want to preface this by saying if you do have something [you want from season 2], I hope that it will be something you did see, because it’s already shot.
What Cross' Early Renewal Means
The latestCrossadaptationhas taken time to reach audiences. It wasfirst announced in January 2020. Now, almost five years later, it is finally making its way to audiences. However, as a sign of confidence, bolstered by Patterson’s positive comments about the series,Crosswas given a two-season renewal. In terms of cost-saving and scheduling, filming the seasons back-to-back would make sense.Slow Horses, on Apple TV+, takes a similar approach.
Cross Trailer: Former Jack Reacher Actor Stars In Prime Video’s New James Patterson Alex Cross Series
Prime Video debuts the trailer for Cross, the new adaptation of the iconic James Patterson book series starring a Jack Reacher alumnus.
Also, likeSlow Horses, Prime Video may feel assured thatCrosswill grow into a hit.Similar series likeReacher,Jack Ryan, andThe Terminal Listhave all caught on with audiences. All three are based on popular novels, with a formidable male protagonist at the center.Reacher, in particular, has become one of Prime Video’s biggest hits. The aim is to continue the trend with this latest detective. Plus, with episodes already filmed,the wait between seasons may not be too long.
Our Take On Cross' Future
Season 2 Is Already Looking Exciting
The cast ofCrossseason 1 includesNew Amsterdamlead Ryan Eggold,Shadowhuntersalum Isaiah Mustafa,Supernatural’s Alona Tal, andChicago Fire’s Eloise Mumford, with the ensemble also featuring Juanita Jennings, Melody Hurd, and Sharon Taylor. But there is even more intrigue in a second installment of thePrime Video series, which has already beenconfirmed to welcomeScreamstar Matthew Lillard. Although it’s too early to say for sure, there could be enough to make the show a success after a long wait.
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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.
