The trailer for Cross has premier. The upcoming Prime Video show is the latest adaptation from James Patterson Alex Cross Books, following a detective with a PhD in psychology who tracks down dangerous killers, even though his line of work sometimes threatens his family. The books have previously been adapted into movies Alex CrossStarring Taylor Perry, and Kiss the Girls And Along came a spiderBoth of which starred Morgan Freeman. The show features Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Aldis Hodge stars in the title role alongside an ensemble cast that includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings and Johnny Ray Gill.
Prime Video did Unveiled the official trailer for Cross. It opens by introducing a main villain, a killer who wears a flesh-like mask and creates a “masterpiece.” This is followed by the introduction of Cross himself, haunted by a crime where it seems that the identity of a murder victim has changed. When a missing girl also enters the equation, he must balance his life as a single father of two with one of his most challenging cases yet, eventually racing against time when the killer begins to target him and his family. Check out the trailer below:
What this trailer means for cross
Cross is mixing canon with original storytelling
The new one Cross Trailer showcases the storyline that will be at the center of the show, which is An original story that is not directly adapting any of the 32 existing novels in the series. With its quirky new antagonist, it introduces a modern threat that feels in line with contemporary serial killer storytelling, ranging from Long legs to the Riddler’s appearance in The Batman. The empty quality of the killer’s mask also hearkens back to iconic slasher villains included HalloweenS. Michael Myers.
But, the new trailer too Reveals sure about that Cross will remain faithful to the canon of the books In ways that some of the previous movie adaptations weren’t. This includes the death of Cross’ wife Maria before the events of the show. The character was previously portrayed on screen by Carmen Ejogo as a major part of the action in the 2012 Tyler Perry movie, which adapted Patterson’s 2006 novel. Cross.
Our take on the circuit trailer
The show could become another major video hit
The trailer also reveals that Cross is in line with other recent Prime Video television shows adapting iconic book series in terms of its tone, production value and intensity. The streamer has recently put their weight behind a few comparable adaptations, including The Tom Clancy Show Jack RyanThe Lee Child Series Richerand the adaptation by Michael Connelly Bosch. Given its similarity to the show, it seems entirely possible that James Patterson’s adaptation could become just as popular And run just as long as any of its predecessors.
Cross Premieres on Prime Video on November 14.
Source: Prime Video