New Amsterdam‘s Ryan Eggold and Shadowhunters‘ Isaiah Mustafa are boarding Prime Video‘s upcoming Alex Cross series based on James Patterson‘s novels.
According to Variety, the actors will join previously announced lead, Aldis Hodge in the project aptly titled Cross, which was ordered in October. Described as a thriller mystery series, Cross follows Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist who is able to dig into the psyches of killers and their victims in order to identify and capture murderers.
Eggold will take on the role of Ed Ramsey. The character is described as having humble Midwest roots which is part of his charm, but Ed also has elbows sharp enough to carve out a space for himself in elite social and political circles in Washington D.C. and New York.
Aldis Hodge (Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
The well-connected man is both smooth and devious, can be imposing when he wants to be and has some dark secrets. Initially, Eggold’s character is a fan of Cross’s, however he’ll quickly grow to be a formidable adversary.
Meanwhile, Mustafa will play John Sampson, generally known as “Two-John” and “Man-Mountain.” A greatest good friend to Alex for 30 years, John is Alex’s companion on the pressure who is stuffed with swagger and described as “large than life.” In the sequence, John believes Alex is at a disaster level in his life and hopes his pal will search skilled assist.
Eggold is understood for his function on NBC‘s medical drama as well as The Blacklist and The Blacklist: Redemption. The actor’s different notable credit embrace The CW‘s 90210 and films including BlacKkKlansman and Fathers and Daughters.
Along with Shadowhunters, Mustafa’s earlier credit embrace IT: Chapter Two and Murder at Yellowstone City. Despite his large display screen roles, Mustafa is greatest recognized for his function in Old Spice’s “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” advert marketing campaign.
Others hooked up to Cross embrace Ben Watkins who serves as showrunner, author, and govt produces alongside Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, Craig Siebels, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Patrick Santa, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost. Meanwhile, together with starring within the sequence, Hodge will function a producer.
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