Isaiah Mustafa as John Sampson in “Cross” (Prime Video) Isaiah Mustafa as John Sampson. Isaiah Mustafa plays John Sampson, Alex’s partner on the force and best friend of 30 years.

Hodge hints at an evolved Cross in Season 2, reflecting on personal growth and character dynamics. Collaborating with Isaiah Mustafa and strong industry support contribute to a positive experience ...

Alex Cross, the literary world’s well-known crime detective, is receiving a makeover in the latest television adaptation, “Cross,” coming to Amazon Prime on Nov. 14.

Perhaps more important, Hodge’s Cross lands closer than ever to the way the character is described on the page: tall, 38 in the first novel (like Hodge) and strong enough that, as described in ...

How ‘Cross’ Pumped Fresh Blood Into A Familiar Character By Leaning In To Challenges Facing Race & Modern Policing – Contenders TV Scott Huver Sun, April 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM UTC ...

Aldis Hodge is opening up about the importance of keeping James Patterson's iconic character, Alex Cross, Black after learning what the author did to ensure his authenticity on-screen. Michael ...