Aldis Hodge Responds to James Patterson Turning Down Seven-Figure Deal for Refusing to Whitewash Alex Cross
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Christy Pina
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Aldis Hodge applauds James Patterson's refusal to whitewash the iconic Alex Cross character, underscoring the importance of authentic representation in Hollywood
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- James Patterson turned down a seven-figure deal to make the Black detective Alex Cross a white character, a move that impressed Aldis Hodge, who stars in the Prime Video adaptation
- Showrunner Ben Watkins has prioritized celebrating the Black community in the Cross series, a priority that resonates with Hodge as he strives to 'disprove stereotypes' and 'represent the truth of who we are'
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Aldis Hodge, James Patterson, Ben Watkins, Morgan Freeman, Prime Video, Paramount, Cross, Kiss the Girls, Along Came a Spider