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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices