Prime Video is moving forward with a third season of Cross, shortly after the show’s second season wrapped-up. The upcoming installment will consist of eight episodes, though a premiere date and production timeline have yet to be revealed.

Led by Aldis Hodge as detective Alex Cross, the series draws inspiration from James Patterson’s bestselling novels while telling largely original stories. Created by Ben Watkins, the show expands the world of Cross with familiar characters like John Sampson (played by Isaiah Mustafa) and a reimagined FBI agent Kayla Craig (Alona Tal). The cast also includes Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham, alongside returning ensemble members.

Season 2, now fully available, followed Cross as he investigated a high-profile case involving a threatened billionaire and a connected murder, teaming up with federal agents to track down a killer leaving disturbing clues behind.  Looking ahead, the next chapter is expected to “continue to expand the high-stakes world of the iconic character, building on the show’s gripping storytelling and powerful performances.”

The Alex Cross character has previously appeared on the big screen, portrayed by Morgan Freeman in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, and later by Tyler Perry in 2012’s Alex Cross.

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