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Aldis Hodge Responds to James Patterson Turning Down Seven-Figure Deal for Refusing to Whitewash Alex Cross
"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.'"
Aldis Hodge's Character on 'Cross' Was Almost A White Man Until This Extraordinary Thing Happened...
The longtime actor recently discovered how his now beloved character on the popular Prime Video came to be a brother and his reaction was gold.
Aldis Hodge Loved James Patterson's Response to Whitewashing 'Cross'
Cross' star Aldis Hodge says he was "shocked, impressed, and proud" when he heard James Patterson's rejection of a gross Hollywood ask.
James Patterson Rejected Seven-Figure Offer to Make Alex Cross a White Man; ‘Cross’ Star Aldis Hodge Is ‘Shocked, Impressed and Proud of That’
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,
Aldis Hodge praises James Patterson for refusing to whitewash ‘Cross’ character
In a powerful statement that resonates deeply within the Black community, Aldis Hodge, the star of the new series "Cross," has expressed
40 Million Watch Prime Video’s ‘Cross’ Starring Aldis Hodge
Amazon's 'Cross' series, based on James Patterson's novels and starring Aldis Hodge, attracted 40 million viewers in its first 20 days.
"Cross" Star Aldis Hodge's Reaction To James Patterson Turning Down Millions To Keep The Character Black Is Honestly Priceless
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.
‘Cross’ author James Patterson declined a seven-figure offer to make Alex Cross a white man
That wasn’t who he was,” James Patterson said of his titular character Alex Cross, played by Aldis Hodge in the […]
‘Cross’ Star Aldis Hodge On How The Series Highlights And Celebrates Black Culture In D.C.: “That’s What Makes The Show Special”
Cross’ star Aldis Hodge on exploring Black culture and issues in D.C. in his role as James Patterson's detective Alex Cross.
Aldis Hodge Is Here to Knock the Door Down
In Prime Video’s 'Cross,' the 38-year-old puts his wide array of skills to the test—and reckons with what it means to be a ...
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‘Cross’ Reached 40 Million Viewers In First 20-Days of Streaming According To Amazon
According to Amazon, the Aldis Hodge-led series, Cross, based on the James Patterson novels reached 40 million viewers.
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Here’s Why Aldis Hodge Was Born To Play Alex Cross In ‘Cross’
There's an element of destiny in Aldis Hodge's casting in the titular lead role in Prime Video's thriller series, Cross. "I had actually been tracking Aldis for years," showrunner Ben Watkins ...
Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘Cross' Debuts at No. 1 With 1.3 Billion Minutes Viewed in First Four Days
Cross,” the James Patterson adaptation starring Aldis Hodge, debuted at No. 1 on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, with ...