Cross season 2 cast: Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa and Alona Tal star
Aldis Hodge returns as James Patterson's hero in the second season of the Prime Video adaptation.
Crime drama Cross, which is based on the novels by James Patterson and stars Aldis Hodge as the title character, is now returning for a thrilling second season on Prime Video.
The new season sees Alex Cross and FBI Agent Kayla Craig (Alona Tal) leading a joint mission to protect billionaire business titan Lance Durand (Matthew Lillard), who has received a death threat.
The season also sees the return of Alex's best friend and partner in the police force, John Sampson, played by Isaiah Mustafa, who makes an unexpected connection in season 2.
Other stars featuring in the series include Samantha Walkes, Jeanine Mason and Johnny Ray Gill, but who do they all play and where might you have seen them before?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Cross season 2 on Prime Video.
Cross season 2 cast: Who stars in the Prime Video series?
Here are the main cast members and characters in Cross. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you've seen the actors before.
- Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross
- Isaiah Mustafa as John Sampson
- Alona Tal as Kayla Craig
- Samantha Walkes as Elle Monteiro
- Matthew Lillard as Lance Durand
- Jeanine Mason as Rebecca
- Wes Chatham as Donnie
- Juanita Jennings as Regina 'Nana Mama' Cross
- Caleb Elijah as Damon Cross
- Melody Hurd as Janelle 'Jannie' Cross
- Johnny Ray Gill as Bobby Trey
- Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson
Aldis Hodge plays Alex Cross
Who is Alex Cross? Alex is a detective and forensic psychologist who works on homicide cases, and who has a unique ability to understand the psyches of killers. He lost his wife at the start of the season, and is raising his two children.
Where have I seen Aldis Hodge? Hodge has had previous roles in series including Leverage, Undergound, Turn: Washington's Spies, Black Mirror, City on a Hill and Leverage: Redemption, as well as films such as A Good Day to Die Hard, Straight Outta Compton, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Hidden Figures, The Invisible Man, One Night in Miami and Black Adam.
Isaiah Mustafa plays John Sampson
Who is John Sampson? John is Alex’s partner on the force and best friend of 30 years.
Where have I seen Isaiah Mustafa? Mustafa has had roles in series including Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments and Grey's Anatomy, as well as films such as Horrible Bosses, It: Chapter Two, Boy Kills World and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Alona Tal plays Kayla Craig
Who is Kayla Craig? Kayla is an FBI agent with ties to Cross, who previously tried to recruit him into the bureau.
Where have I seen Alona Tal? Tal has had roles in series including Veronica Mars, The Pyjamas, Cane, Supernatural, Cult, Hostages, Hand of God, Truth Be Told, SEAL Team and Fire Country.
Samantha Walkes plays Elle Monteiro
Who is Elle Monteiro? Elle is an executive director of a nonprofit organisation, who in season 1 was in the early stages of a relationship with Alex. In season 2 she remains close to his family, but is struggling to get over what she experienced in season 1.
Where have I seen Samantha Walkes? Walkes has had roles in series such as The Kings of Napa, The Changeling, The Big Cigar and Murdoch Mysteries, as well as films including Orphan: First Kill.
Matthew Lillard as Lance Durand
Who is Lance Durand? Lance is a billionaire business titan who calls the FBI for protection after receiving a death threat.
Where have I seen Matthew Lillard? Lillard has had roles in films including Scream, Wing Commander, Scooby-Doo, Without a Paddle, The Descendants, Five Nights at Freddy's and The Life of Chuck. He has also voiced Shaggy in many Scooby-Doo specials and series, as well as appearing in shows such as Criminal Minds, The Bridge, The Good Wife, Twin Peaks, Bosch, Good Girls and Billions.
Jeanine Mason as Rebecca
Who is Rebecca? Rebecca is a key character tied to the central mystery in season 2.
Where have I seen Jeanine Mason? Mason has had roles in series including Bunheads, Of Kings and Prophets, Grey's Anatomy, Roswell, New Mexico, Upload, The Perfect Couple and WondLa, as well as films such as Searchers.
Wes Chatham as Donnie
Who is Donnie? Donnie is an ex-military veteran tied to the central mystery in season 2.
Where have I seen Wes Chatham? Chatham has had roles in films including W., The Help, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay parts 1 and 2 and Tenet, as well as series such as Barbershop, The Unit, The Expanse, Ahsoka and Sheriff Country.
Juanita Jennings plays Regina Cross
Who is Regina Cross? Regina, often called Nana Mama, is Alex’s grandma, who is helping him to raise her great-grandchildren following the death of their mother.
Where have I seen Juanita Jennings? Jennings has had roles in films such as Basic Instinct, What Women Want, A Man Called Otto and The Deliverance, as well as series including ER, The Bold and the Beautiful, Meet the Browns, Shameless, Star, Pearson, David Makes Man, Mayor of Kingstown and Watson.
Melody Hurd plays Janelle Cross
Who is Janelle Cross? Janelle is Alex's daughter.
Where have I seen Melody Hurd? Hurd has had roles in series and films including Them, Fatherhood and Young Rock.
Caleb Elijah plays Damon Cross
Who is Damon Cross? Damon is Alex's son.
Where have I seen Caleb Elijah? Elijah previously appeared in the miniseries True Story.
Johnny Ray Gill plays Bobby Trey
Who is Bobby Trey? Bobby is a deadly and cunning ex-police officer who previously worked for Ed Ramsey. He was locked up at the end of season 1, but has formed a shady alliance with Kayla.
Where have I seen Johnny Ray Gill? Gill has had roles in series including Harry's Law, BrainDead, Rectify, Undergound and Chicago PD.
Jennifer Wigmore plays Chief Anderson
Who is Chief Anderson? Chief Anderson is DC Metro’s chief of police.
Where have I seen Jennifer Wigmore? Wigmore has had roles in series including Little Men, My Best Friend Is an Alien, Heartland, Designated Survivor, Y: The Last Man and Malory Towers, as well as films such as Dream Scenario.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
