Directed by rob cohen the fast and the furious the film is based. The film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Aaron hernandez murder case could be made into a movie. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal. Other movie deals currently in the works include a major motion picture based on his maximum ride series, to be produced by avi arad, the producer of the xmen and spiderman film series. The alex cross series will be the latest collaboration between amazon studios, skydance television, and paramount television studios, who have already worked on. Alex cross starts out as a role model who relies on smarts and intuition to solve crimes, but his moral code becomes a vigilante need for justice through vengeance. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. Plot alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox.
Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. Unfortunately, despite the films having been well cast with morgan freeman and tyler perry portraying cross, all three failed to really connect. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. In the movie the story takes place around washington, d. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive variety. For marketing purposes, the film title was changed to that of another patterson novel, i, alex cross. This also marks the latest collaboration between amazon, skydance, and paramount on a series based on a book. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Theres also a very promising tv series based on a new book ive written that. And is the 1st and oldest child of alex sr, with his ex fiance christine. Based on the 2009 book, i, alex cross, the movie follows the detectivepsychologist alex cross tyler perry who meets his match when he goes against the. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington. The screenplay was originally based on the james patterson novel cross. With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns.
Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012. Alex cross tyler perry is a detective and forensic psychologist who works for the detroit police department with his partner tommy kane edward burns and promising rookie monica ashe rachel nichols. Scare yourself with these movies based on dean koontz thrillers. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Oct 19, 2012 the film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Alex partner is a big hulking black guy in the novels yet. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Alex cross so i suppose i should preface this by saying that i have not read the book cross by james patterson the book from which this movie is based. He is a writer and producer, known for alex cross 2012, kiss the girls 1997 and along came a spider 2001.
Another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular. The bestselling crime novel series has been going strong since making its debut in 1990, with lead character and forensic psychologist alex cross gaining worldwide recognition. His mother, though, is the movie s moral center, reminding him that despite his despair, he still has to come home and raise two children. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd. A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical. While cross is dedicated to his work, hes just as committed to his home life, and is excited to learn he and his wife maria carmen ejogo. There is no word yet on which specific cross novel or novels the show would. Alex cross drama based on james patterson books in the works. James pattersons alex cross tv show is in the works at amazon. The alex cross film series is an american series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by. Alex cross images featuring tyler perry and matthew fox. Another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular psychologist and detective. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for.
If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Pattersons alex cross books have been adapted into three films. In fact, there were so many differences between the two stories that a list of their. Jul 12, 2019 another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular psychologist and detective. What james patterson books have been made into movies. The saddest part about this movie is that it now is part of the alex cross movie franchise, and reducing the chance that hollywood will decide whether or not to make more of these types of movies based on this pathetic attempt. Tyler perry then played him in the film alex cross, which was released in 2012. It is the second installment of the alex cross film series and a sequel to the 1997 film kiss the girls, with morgan freeman reprising his role as detective alex cross.
The genre of the series of novels is crime fiction, and they are based around the police detective alex cross, and his work in washington dc. Jan 22, 2020 amazon studios is developing a tv series based on james pattersons series of alex cross novels. A movie tiein edition of the novel cross, featuring artwork from the film starring tyler perry. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Aug 08, 2012 plot alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. Amazon studios developing tv series based on james. Cross first appeared in the novel called along came a spider published in 1993 in 2001 the novel was filmed by lee tamahori with morgan freeman in the lead role. Along came a spider is a 2001 american neo noir psychological thriller film directed by lee tamahori. Apr 20, 2017 to be frank, at a time when weve often discussed movie franchises centered around black characters, whether based on existing properties like novels, or original scripts, author james pattersons alex cross series of books while not exactly the strongest literary material is still very much worth reviving on the big screen, or maybe even. Maria alex wife is pregnant with alex number 2, and was going to name the baby alex if it was a boy or a girl. The book series, which is ongoing, currently consists of 29 books.
Jan 23, 2020 james pattersons alex cross tv show is in the works at amazon. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Amazon studios developing tv series based on james patterson. This novel was rereleased in 2000 as cradle and all. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon deadline. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was. So i suppose i should preface this by saying that i have not read the book cross by james patterson the book from which this movie is based. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry is about to pursue a new job as an fbi profiler when an unhinged killer matthew fox derails those plans and starts making threats against cross s partner and his family. Rob cohens action film is based on a book series by james patterson and centers on a. Aaron hernandez murder case could be made into a movie, based. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in the series.
Aaron hernandez murder case could be made into a movie, based on james patterson book the famed crime author says the hernandez case is the most dramatic and surprising murder mystery in the last. These james patterson books have been adapted for the silver screen. Jan 22, 2020 tyler perry then played him in the film alex cross, which was released in 2012. Alex cross is a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington dc. Jan 19, 2015 alex cross is a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington dc.
A lawman is torn between justice and personal vengeance in this action drama. James patterson was born on march 22, 1947 in newburgh, new york, usa. I have, however, read several of james pattersons other books. Movies adapted from james patterson books thoughtco. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. So far, pattersons alex cross series has been adapted to the big screen on three separate occasions kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001 and most recently in 2012 with alex cross. The title character was previously portrayed by morgan freeman in kiss the girls and along came a spider. The alex cross film series is an american series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. Alex cross book 28 a scandalous double homicide in the nations capital opens the psychological case files on detective alex cross. Morgan freeman played the character in two films kiss the girls in. Rob cohens action film is based on a book series by james patterson and centers on a homicide detective that is pursuing a serial killer. And i likewise have hopes for a couple of movies in the works. Theres also a very promising tv series based on a new book.
Alex cross was released in 2012 on friday, october 19, 2012 in nationwide movie theaters. Collection of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal activity 4, brooklyn castle and bigfoot. He has such sherlockian intuition in alex cross you might almost imagine he read the james patterson novel the movie is based on except that the movie isnt based on a patterson book, just on the character played by morgan freeman in kiss the girls 1997 and along came a spider 2001. I like this character, because he is so different from the typical detectives in most crime novels. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. Alex cross is a 2012 american crime thriller film directed by rob cohen and starring tyler perry as the title character and matthew fox as the villain picasso. Alex cross was a rising star in the washington, dc, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, maria, in front of him.
Top 10 best novels by james patterson with alex cross. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. Perrys first turn as alex cross opens this friday from qed. I, alex cross is the 16th novel in the alex cross series by james patterson. Alex cross sequel double cross in development oct 18, 2012. The two face off in a highstakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting alex cross follows the homicide detective. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive. Originally written and produced by james patterson, the alex cross movie series has three book to movie adaptations over the last decade with the latest released in 2012. Here is the synopsis of the movie from rotten tomatoes. Jack from lost and tyler perry in my favorite authors new movie.
The killer was never found, and the case turned cold, filed among the unsolved drivebys in d. Differences between alex cross book vs movie page 1. Experiencing insurmountable guilt, he retires from working in the field. Based on the beloved character created by james patterson and popularized by morgan freeman in kiss the girls and along came a spider, alex cross. Cross first appeared in the novel called along came a spider.
The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal he crosses paths with. He didnt even want to move the location to his home base in georgia for all. The series, for the most part, is written in the firstperson, with detective cross telling his tale. The first images of tyler perry not wearing a dress in the james patterson adaptation alex cross have gone online. Its success led to 5 sequel novels, cross fire, kill alex cross, merry christmas, alex cross, alex cross, run and cross.
Film s kiss the girls 1997 along came a spider 2001 alex cross 2012 the alex cross film series is an american series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Plus alex was going to be the 3rd and youngest child. And i very much enjoyed the other two adaptations of pattersons kiss the girls and along came a spider. The butcher is thought to be the killer of maria but he aint, alex soon finds out in another book. How many of james pattersons novels have been turned into.
Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. New alex cross movie gets a release date mystery tribune. Tyler perry and james patterson finalizing alex cross film sequel. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was considered as a reboot of the series. A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits as he tangles with a ferociously skilled hired killer who specializes in torture and pain.
The screenplay, however, is a very loose adaptation, based on cross. While and 2 younger children are with his wife maria. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Until kay willinghams shocking murder inside a luxury limousine, the georgetown socialite, philanthropist, and exwife of the sitting vicepresident led a public life. The saddest part about this movie is that it now is part of the alex cross movie franchise, and reducing the chance that hollywood will decide whether or not to make more of these types of movies based. A third alex cross movie is currently in early production stages. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. To be frank, at a time when weve often discussed movie franchises centered around black characters, whether based on existing properties like novels, or original scripts, author james pattersons alex cross series of books while not exactly. That is until a senators daughter is kidnapped and the criminal will only deal with alex.
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