Oct 19, 2012 the film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. A lawman is torn between justice and personal vengeance in this action drama. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. The killer was never found, and the case turned cold, filed among the unsolved drivebys in d. 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. He didnt even want to move the location to his home base in georgia for all. I, alex cross is the 16th novel in the alex cross series by james patterson.
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. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Collection of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. What james patterson books have been made into movies. Here is the synopsis of the movie from rotten tomatoes. Cross first appeared in the novel called along came a spider. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. This novel was rereleased in 2000 as cradle and all. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive.
A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical. 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. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. 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. Along came a spider is a 2001 american neo noir psychological thriller film directed by lee tamahori. Alex cross sequel double cross in development oct 18, 2012. This also marks the latest collaboration between amazon, skydance, and paramount on a series based on a book. Jan 22, 2020 tyler perry then played him in the film alex cross, which was released in 2012.
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. Jan 23, 2020 james pattersons alex cross tv show is in the works at amazon. Differences between alex cross book vs movie page 1. 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. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. I like this character, because he is so different from the typical detectives in most crime novels. There is no word yet on which specific cross novel or novels the show would. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross.
And i likewise have hopes for a couple of movies in the works. Perrys first turn as alex cross opens this friday from qed. 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. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon deadline.
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. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. 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. Top 10 best novels by james patterson with alex cross. James pattersons alex cross tv show is in the works at amazon. Jan 19, 2015 alex cross is a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington dc. Movies adapted from james patterson books thoughtco. 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.
Child of darkness, child of light tv movie, 1991 adapted from the 1980 novel virgin. 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. James pattersons crime novel double cross into a 2nd movie starring tyler perry as. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson.
Its success led to 5 sequel novels, cross fire, kill alex cross, merry christmas, alex cross, alex cross, run and cross. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal activity 4, brooklyn castle and bigfoot. Unfortunately, despite the films having been well cast with morgan freeman and tyler perry portraying cross, all three failed to really connect. Alex partner is a big hulking black guy in the novels yet. He is a writer and producer, known for alex cross 2012, kiss the girls 1997 and along came a spider 2001. The book series, which is ongoing, currently consists of 29 books. Alex cross is a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington dc. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington.
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. Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012. 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. Plus alex was going to be the 3rd and youngest child. While and 2 younger children are with his wife maria. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Amazon studios developing tv series based on james patterson. Experiencing insurmountable guilt, he retires from working in the field. Jul 12, 2019 another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular psychologist and detective. The title character was previously portrayed by morgan freeman in kiss the girls and along came a spider.
Alex cross drama based on james patterson books in the works. I have, however, read several of james pattersons other books. The film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Tyler perry and james patterson finalizing alex cross film sequel. 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. Another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular psychologist and detective. In fact, there were so many differences between the two stories that a list of their. Alex cross tyler perry works as a detectivepsychologist for the detroit police department along with his lifelong friend, tommy kane edward burns, and detective monica ashe rachel nichols. 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.
Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Directed by rob cohen the fast and the furious the film is based. Jan 22, 2020 amazon studios is developing a tv series based on james pattersons series of alex cross novels. For marketing purposes, the film title was changed to that of another patterson novel, i, alex cross. New alex cross movie gets a release date mystery tribune. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive variety. 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. 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. 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. 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. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular.
Tyler perry then played him in the film alex cross, which was released in 2012. A movie tiein edition of the novel cross, featuring artwork from the film starring tyler perry. These james patterson books have been adapted for the silver screen. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. Theres also a very promising tv series based on a new book ive written that. A movie tiein edition of the novel cross, now a film starring tyler perry. 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. Aaron hernandez murder case could be made into a movie, based.
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. Pattersons alex cross books have been adapted into three films. 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. 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. Theres also a very promising tv series based on a new book. 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.
Morgan freeman played the character in two films kiss the girls in. Aaron hernandez murder case could be made into a movie. The butcher is thought to be the killer of maria but he aint, alex soon finds out in another book. The alex cross series will be the latest collaboration between amazon studios, skydance television, and paramount television studios, who have already worked on. 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. 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. In the movie the story takes place around washington, d. 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. A third alex cross movie is currently in early production stages. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was. 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. Scare yourself with these movies based on dean koontz thrillers.
And is the 1st and oldest child of alex sr, with his ex fiance christine. In 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective 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. 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 is still a potential film franchise waiting for. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels. 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. 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.
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. James patterson was born on march 22, 1947 in newburgh, new york, usa. 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.
Rob cohens action film is based on a book series by james patterson and centers on a. Alex cross images featuring tyler perry and matthew fox. The book was adapted into a film starring morgan freeman in 2001. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Alex cross book 28 a scandalous double homicide in the nations capital opens the psychological case files on detective alex cross. 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. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal. With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns. Jack from lost and tyler perry in my favorite authors new movie. 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.
Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Until kay willinghams shocking murder inside a luxury limousine, the georgetown socialite, philanthropist, and exwife of the sitting vicepresident led a public life. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alex cross was released in 2012 on friday, october 19, 2012 in nationwide movie theaters. That is until a senators daughter is kidnapped and the criminal will only deal with alex. Alex number 2 exist, and is alex jr, since hes a boy. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer. 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. Amazon studios developing tv series based on james. And i very much enjoyed the other two adaptations of pattersons kiss the girls and along came a spider. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal he crosses paths with.
The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. The series, for the most part, is written in the firstperson, with detective cross telling his tale. The screenplay was originally based on the james patterson novel cross. How many of james pattersons novels have been turned into. The screenplay, however, is a very loose adaptation, based on cross.
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