‘Cross’ Amazon Prime Premiere Brings the Detective Drama to Life [Video]

On October 29, fans and industry insiders gathered at NYA WEST in Hollywood for the highly anticipated premiere of Cross, Amazon Prime’s latest adaptation of James Patterson’s iconic Alex Cross series. Creator and writer Ben Watkins opened the event with heartfelt remarks that set the tone for the evening.

Watkins commended his cast, crew, and production partners—Amazon MGM, CBS, and Skydance—for their dedication and collaboration in bringing this series to life.

Aldis Hodge, who portrays Alex Cross with charisma and depth, praised Watkins as “the greatest leader he’s ever worked with” and described Cross as his “greatest body of work to date.”

Following these powerful words, attendees were treated to an exclusive screening of the first two episodes, offering a thrilling glimpse into Hodge’s portrayal of the iconic detective.

At the post-screening reception, guests were treated to a pop-up by Washington, D.C.’s famed Ben’s Chili Bowl, …