Aldis Hodge says Ben Watkins' TV adaptation of James Patterson's iconic "Alex Cross" books series, "Cross," is the show he's been wanting to do his entire acting career, saying he feels comfortable coming to work on a series that authentically portrays the Black community and its diverse culture.

Prime Video is betting that the small screen will be the right home for Alex Cross as the titular detective's new series “Cross” starring Aldis Hodge debuts Thursday.

Cross' showrunner Ben Watkins and leading man Aldis Hodge explain why the actor taking on the iconic role has been years in the making and why the Prime show goes hard.