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Aldis Hodge 'Proud' That James Patterson Refused to Whitewash Alex Cross

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Aldis Hodge praises author James Patterson for rejecting a lucrative deal to whitewash the iconic Black detective character Alex Cross.
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  • Patterson turned down a seven-figure offer to reimagine Alex Cross as a white man when shopping the first book, a bold move Hodge says he's 'proud' of.
  • Hodge, who now plays the role of Cross in the Prime Video series, was 'shocked' to learn of Patterson's refusal to compromise the character's identity.
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Aldis Hodge, James Patterson, Prime Video, Cross
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