On opening day of this year’s New York Comic Con, we delve into the upcoming season of Cross with the cast and showrunner of the thrilling hit series from Prime Video. Showrunner/EP Ben Watkins and series stars Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, plus new season cast members Wes Chatham, and Matthew Lillard join moderator, Damian Holbrook, for a rousing panel of quips and clips about the top detective series based on characters from best-selling author James Patterson’s popular novels.

Moderator Damian Holbrook introduces the showrunner and cast of season 2 of the Prime Video detective series, Cross.

Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafa discuss that big apology scene in season 1 and “You had me at mother f—er.” Showrunner Ben Watkins talks about casting the new guys for season 2, Wes Chatham and Matthew Lillard. What role will these new characters play in Alex Cross’s next big case?

The cast discuss the family dynamics that are at the core of Cross.

Ben Watkins talks about his choice to step in front of the camera and take on a role on the show in the new season.

Alex Cross has a budding romance AND a lifelong brotherly bromance. The cast and showrunner talk about the dynamics of those two key relationships in his life.

In the Alex Cross novels, the character of Kayla Craig is actually a man. Ben Watkins and Alona Tal talk about the choice to write K. Craig as a woman while keeping the core elements of the character intact.

Season 2 of Cross premieres on Prime Video on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.