Prime Video's Cross brings the exciting characters conceived by James Petterson back to the small screen, but this wouldn't be possible without its exceptional cast. The 2024 crime drama series is directed and created by Ben Watkins, who is best known for Burn Notice (2007) and Quest to Ref (2002). Now, Cross arrives on Prime Video on November 14, 2024, with a first season that will dive into the story of Patterson's Alex Cross.

Watkins has brought actors like Aldris Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Ryan Eggold, and more aboard for a thrilling, action-packed crime drama fresh from Prime Video.

Aldis Hodge As Alex Cross

Date Of Birth: September 20, 1986

• Active Since: 1993

Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, actor and professional watchmaker Aldris Hodge landed his breakout role in 2008 with the TNT series Leverage, for which he earned a Saturn Award nomination. From there, he went on to play Decourcy Ward in the 2019 Showtime series City on a Hill. Hodge's other notable projects include Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam (2022), Marmalade (2024), and Parallel (2024).

Hodge plays Detective Alex Cross in Prime Video's Cross, a highly intelligent homicide detective in Southeast Washington, DC, with a special skill for pulling apart killers' minds. Cross is a father and widower who is still struggling following the death of his wife, Maria. Though devoted to his family, Cross is also obsessed with his work and often devotes much of himself to understanding the disturbing thought processes of criminals.

Isaiah Mustafa As Detective John Sampson

Date Of Birth: February 11, 1974

• Active Since: 1997

Portland, Oregon-born actor and football player Isaiah Mustafa began his career appearing in minor roles in series like Ugly Betty and NCIS before landing his first major role in the 2010 film Horrible Bosses. From there, Mustafa became more widely recognized for his continued presence in the Old Spice commercials before taking on more prominent roles in series like Sirens (2013) and Shadowhunters (2015). The actor's movie roles include 2019's It Chapter Two and Murder at Yellowstone City (2022) and Boys Kill World (2023).

Mustafa plays John Sampson in Cross, Cross' best friend and partner in the DC police department. Sampson is loud and large, loves to laugh, and considers Cross closer than a brother.

Juanita Jennings As Regina Cross

Date Of Birth: September 12, 1952

• Active Since: 1986

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Juanita Jennings is best known for playing Edna Barnes in Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom Meet the Browns, a role which she held from 2009 to 2011. Prior to this, Jennings was a frequent face in a variety of 1990s sitcoms, such as Beverly Hills, 90210, Sister, Sister, Ellen, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Jennings' other appearances include Shameless (2013), Star (2017-2019), Pearson (2019), and David Makes Man (2019).

Jennings was a frequent face in a variety of 1990s sitcoms, such as Beverly Hills, 90210, Sister, Sister, Ellen, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Jennings plays Regina Cross in Cross, more commonly called "Nana Mama." She is Alex Cross' grandmother, who moved in with the family following Maria's death. She is an invaluable source of for Cross and has a close, authoritative, but deeply loving relationship with her great-grandchildren.

Melody Hurd As Janelle Cross

Date Of Birth: October 28, 2011

• Active Since: 2017

Maryland native Melody Hurd is an actor, dancer, and model who first gained broader recognition in the Prime Video series Them in 2021. From there, Hurd went on to star alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix movie Fatherhood.

Hurd plays Janelle Cross in Cross, the 7-year-old daughter of Alex Cross. Janelle is both sweet and sour, with a standard contentious relationship with her brother while remaining a ray of sunshine in her father's life. She often butts heads with Nana Mama, however, who serves as Janelle's primary disciplinarian.

Caleb Elijah As Damon Cross

Date Of Birth: Unknown

• Active Since: 2021

Cross is actor Caleb Elijah's first prominent role. Prior to this, he appeared in three episodes of the Netflix psychological thriller True Story (2021) alongside Kevin Hart, Wesley Snipes, and William Catlett. Elijah played the role of Christian in True Story.

In Cross, Elijah plays Alex Cross' son, Damon, a 9-year-old who looks up to his father. Damon is intelligent and curious like Alex but has suffered significantly since his mother Maria's death.

Samantha Walkes As Elle Monteiro

Date Of Birth: Unknown

• Active Since: 2016

Canadian actor Samantha Walkes began her career on the stage but transitioned to film and TV following the COVID-19 pandemic. Her first TV credit is Rose King in The Kings of Napa (2022), and she appeared in an episode of Good Sam that same year. Walkes' other notable projects include Murdoch Mysteries, The Big Cigar (2024), and Ominous (2024).

They have exceptional chemistry, though nothing has yet come of it due to Cross' unending mourning for his wife, Maria.

Walkes plays Elle Monteiro in the Prime Video series Cross, a former colleague of Alex Cross who maintains a close friendship with the detective. She's the founder of a non-profit organization in DC, and she and Cross frequently cross paths in their work. They have exceptional chemistry, though nothing has yet come of it due to Cross' unending mourning for his wife, Maria.

Johnny Ray Gill As Bobby Trey

Date Of Birth: 1984

• Active Since: 2007

Born and raised in Oregon, Johnny Ray Gill is best known for playing Damien Winslow in 2011's Harry's Law. He also appeared in multiple episodes of Bones (2012), True Blood (2012), Rectify (2013-2016), Underground (2016-2017), and NCIS (2017). Gill's notable movies include Opening Night (2016) and Rollers (2021).

Gill plays Bobby Trey Abellard in Cross, a former DC cop who now lends his skills to guarding rich criminals as a private security guard. Pretty despicable himself, Abellard deeply enjoys his work as long as he himself isn't in any real danger.

Ryan Eggold As Ed Ramsey

Date Of Birth: August 10, 1984

• Active Since: 2006

California native Ryan Eggold is best known for playing Ryan Matthews in the teen drama 90210, a role which he held from 2008 to 2011. Following this, Matthews took on a role in the NBC crime drama The Blacklist and continued to its spinoff series, The Blacklist: Redemption in 2017. More recently, Eggold played Dr. Max Goodwin in the medical drama series New Amsterdam from 2018 to 2023. Eggold's recent movies include A Jazzman's Blues (2022) and Junction (2024).

Eggold plays Ed Ramsey in Cross, a political operative with significant power in Washington, D.C. The man is highly charismatic, allowing him to take advantage of the legal and political system for his own gain at every turn. Ramsey also has the resources to produce dirt on anyone when necessary.

Cross ing Cast & Characters

Meet The ing Cast Of Cross

Alona Tal as Kayla Craig - The part of Kayla Craig is played by Alona Tal in Cross, who is best known for her roles in Broken City (2013) and Veronica Mars (2004-2006).

Sharon Taylor as Lieutenant Oracene Massey - Sharon Taylor, best known for Smallville (2009), Supernatural (2010), and Stargate Atlantis (2008) plays Lieutenant Oracene Massey in Cross.

Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson - The part of Chief Anderson is played by Jennifer Wigmore in Cross, best known for Malory Towers (2022-2024).

Eloise Mumford as Shannon Witmer - Eloise Mumford, best known for Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) and The Right Stuff (2020), plays the part of Shannon Witmer in Cross.