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‘Cross’ author James Patterson declined a seven-figure offer to make Alex Cross a white man
(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Prime Video) “That wasn’t who he was,” James Patterson said of his titular character Alex Cross, played by Aldis Hodge in the hit series “Cross.” Diverse storytelling is extremely important in Hollywood.
Aldis Hodge Responds to James Patterson Turning Down Seven-Figure Deal for Refusing to Whitewash Alex Cross
"I did not have a lot of money," the author previously told The Hollywood Reporter. "They said, 'We just want one change; we want Alex to be a white guy.' And I said, 'F*** you.'"
Aldis Hodge praises James Patterson for refusing to whitewash ‘Cross’ character
In a powerful statement that resonates deeply within the Black community, Aldis Hodge, the star of the new series "Cross," has expressed
James Patterson Rejected Seven-Figure Offer to Make Alex Cross a White Man; ‘Cross’ Star Aldis Hodge Is ‘Shocked, Impressed and Proud of That’
Cross” star Aldis Hodge told Buzzfeed that he was “shocked” when it was recently revealed that author James Patterson turned down a seven-figure deal offer to turn his book character, police detective Alex Cross,
James Patterson on ‘Cross’ Reboot With Aldis Hodge — and Turning Down Seven Figures for Refusing to Whitewash His Lead Detective
Hodge stars as Alex Cross in the Prime Video thriller refresh on the detective, which was renewed for a second season ahead of its Nov. 14 launch.
Aldis Hodge's Character on 'Cross' Was Almost A White Man Until This Extraordinary Thing Happened...
The longtime actor recently discovered how his now beloved character on the popular Prime Video came to be a brother and his reaction was gold.
Prime Video's 'Cross' Didn't Adapt a James Patterson Story, But It Still Took the Best Part of the Books
There’s a lot to love about the new Prime Video show Cross, which has surpassed 25 million viewers since its premiere. As ...
‘Cross’ Star Aldis Hodge On How The Series Highlights And Celebrates Black Culture In D.C.: “That’s What Makes The Show Special”
Cross’ star Aldis Hodge on exploring Black culture and issues in D.C. in his role as James Patterson's detective Alex Cross.
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Aldis Hodge Shares Approach to Bringing Iconic Character Alex Cross to Life for Prime Video's New Series Cross in December emmy Magazine
With more than 300 million books sold and three film adaptations (Kiss the Girls in 1997, Along Came a Spider in 2001 and ...
Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘Cross' Debuts at No. 1 With 1.3 Billion Minutes Viewed in First Four Days
Cross,” the James Patterson adaptation starring Aldis Hodge, debuted at No. 1 on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, with ...