With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns. Below is the list of all alex cross books by james patterson in their chronological order. 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. Alex cross is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by james patterson. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Apr 20, 2017 today in film history, october 19, 2012, lionsgatesummits alex cross, starring tyler perry, opened in usa theaters, and quickly maybe not surprisingly vanished, thanks to lackluster box office results for perrys entry into actionhero movie territory a move that was met with much derision as i recall, when the announcement of his interest was made. Alex cross is the fictional character created by james patterson, and is a detective slash psychologist based in washington.
I have purchased most of the authors books including all of the alex cross series and all the womens murder club. Alex cross is a 2012 crimethriller directed by rob cohen dragon heart, the fast and the furious, stealth based upon the alex cross series by james patterson. 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. Author james patterson introduced the alex cross character in 1993, with the first book in the series,along came a spider. 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. The list also matches the order the books were published in. Another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular psychologist and detective. Tyler perry played the title character in the 2012 reboot film alex cross, a loose adaptation of cross. That is until a senators daughter is kidnapped and. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of alex cross with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Alex cross is a fictional character created by author james patterson. He and his partners best friend tommy edward burns and younger cop monica rachel nichols are the police departments premiere detective team.
Jun 27, 2012 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 alex cross wiki is an extensive resource for the alex cross series of novels from author james patterson, and their film adaptations. Jan 22, 2020 amazon has put in development a series based on james pattersons alex cross novels for television. The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993. 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. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american author james patterson. This was a decent movie, standard crimeaction film, although i caught some errors no reflection on the cast. Add alex cross to your watchlist to find out when its coming back.
This is a list in chronological order of all movies in this action packed thriller. Discover the riveting thriller series featuring detective alex cross written by bestselling author james patterson. The series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012. She is crosss grandmother that took him in when he was 10, since both his parents had died. Jan 12, 2020 the series has led to three films, kiss the girls 1997, along came a spider 2001, and alex cross 2012. Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. Below is the order of all of the alex cross novels.
But when a hit man a crazyeyed matthew fox inexplicably kills three goons and a beautiful businesswoman with ties to a multinational corporation trying to. Experiencing insurmountable guilt, he retires from working in the field. The title character was previously portrayed in 1997s kiss the girls and 2001s along came a spider, making the film the third installment in the alex cross film series. Crosss familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. 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. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. The younger version of cross played by tyler perry is even more willing to chase criminals and do whats necessary to stop them and that doesnt. She is currently entering her 90s, having nearly died in i, alex cross and adopting a young girl named ava in kill alex cross. In a series of terrifying crimes, bank robbers have been laying out precise demands when they enter the buildingand then killing the bank employees and.
And as an actor certainly as a movie star hes absolutely nowhere to be found. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. 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 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. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. Nov 25, 2019 alex cross is racing against time as a series of crimes stuns washington, d. Alex cross official trailer 2012 tyler perry, matthew. Cross s familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Today in film history, october 19, 2012, lionsgatesummits alex cross, starring tyler perry, opened in usa theaters, and quickly maybe not surprisingly vanished, thanks to lackluster box office results for perrys entry into actionhero movie territory a move that was met with much derision as i recall, when the announcement of his interest was made.
Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon deadline. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for. I believe that the alex cross series are the only books patterson continues to write without a coauthor, and they remain my favorites.
Alex cross movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. James pattersons alex cross series hachette book group. Of the 3 alex cross films that were made, along came a spider, would be my. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Alex cross tyler perry is a detroit detective who specializes in criminal profiling. Alex cross is racing against time as a series of crimes stuns washington, d. Lionsgate released the film, while the two previous were distributed by paramount. The crime, mystery, and thriller new york times bestselling novels focus on metropolitan po. This was a decent movie, standard crimeaction film, although i caught some. Alex cross is a former washington dc cop and fbi agent where he worked as a profiler. What is the chronological order of the alex cross books. Alex crosss trial is not your typical james patterson alex cross book.
James pattersons detective series is rebooted by tyler perry with alex cross. Rent alex cross 2012 starring tyler perry and matthew fox on dvd and bluray. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive variety. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson.
She is described as a very old woman, but tough for her age. That said, his latest several have not thrilled me as much as his earlier works, along came a spider, kiss the girls, etc. Why more alex cross books werent turned into movies larry king. He is the protagonist of the series of books about a former fbi agent and psychologist who works in washington, d. Alex cross series in 1993, james patterson released his 8th book along came a spider which introduced the world to detective alex cross. 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 bestselling alex cross book series from jim patterson is looking to make the jump to tv with a new series currently in the works from amazon. Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. In the books works with the mpd as a special consultant to the major case squad. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Jun 26, 2012 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. Perennial bestselling author james patterson explains why more of his highly popular alex cross series werent adapted into films. The chronological order of the alex cross books are the exact same as the publication order. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch.
Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. The author of the alex cross series, is not james patterson, but alex cross himsef. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry meets his match when a dangerous killer. A new alex cross thriller is always a longawaited treat, and this one was no exception. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The series focuses on metropolitan police department detective and father alex cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of washington, d. Alexs son ali is eager to follow in his fathers footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to. Tv series based on james patersons alex cross novels.
Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. James patterson was born on march 22, 1947 in newburgh, new york, usa. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry meets his match. What is the complete alex cross movie series in order. 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. James pattersons blockbuster alex cross series has sold over 100 million copiesand now hes bringing those thrills to a new generation. Alex cross official trailer 2012 tyler perry, matthew fox. Rent alex cross 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. He has been married to susan lori solie since july 24, 1997. 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. James pattersons alex cross books in order joel goldman. This was a decent movie, standard crimeaction film. The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. Please help us to make this a great site by editing.
Csupporting characters include two of cross s children, damon, and janelle, as well as his grandmother nana mama. Parents need to know that alex cross is a quasiprequel to the other james pattersonbased dramas featuring a mucholder cross played by morgan freeman in along came a spider and kiss the girls. 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. Amazon has put in development a series based on james pattersons alex cross novels for television. This also marks the latest collaboration between amazon. Collection of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. Tyler perry then played him in the film alex cross, which was released in 2012. Set in cross gritty beat in the heart of washington d. It has a different perspective that makes the reader now see all of the books in this series in a new light. There are no tv airings of alex cross in the next 14 days. Starring tyler perry, matthew fox, edward burns, rachel nichols and jean reno detective and forensic psychologist alex cross investigates a gruesome murder and while his partner thinks its the work of a psycho, cross thinks its an.