"I did not have a lot of money," the author previously told The Hollywood Reporter. "They said, 'We just want one change; we want Alex to be a white guy.' And I said, 'F*** you.'"

In a powerful statement that resonates deeply within the Black community, Aldis Hodge, the star of the new series "Cross," has expressed

Cross” star Aldis Hodge told Buzzfeed that he was “shocked” when it was recently revealed that author James Patterson turned down a seven-figure deal offer to turn his book character, police detective Alex Cross,

Cross' star Aldis Hodge says he was "shocked, impressed, and proud" when he heard James Patterson's rejection of a gross Hollywood ask.

Amazon's 'Cross' series, based on James Patterson's novels and starring Aldis Hodge, attracted 40 million viewers in its first 20 days.

In 1993, the author introduced the world to his Cross series, which now has more than 30 novels connected to it. The protagonist, Alex Cross, is a Black, decorated DC homicide detective and forensic psychologist trying to keep serial killers off the street.