Posted on Dec 10, 2024Subscribe to Screen Time NewsletterCaret Down"Cross" Star Aldis Hodge's Reaction To James Patterson Turning Down Millions To Keep The Character Black Is Honestly Priceless"They said, 'We just want one change; we want Alex to be a white guy.'"by Morgan MurrellBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink Aldis Hodge is opening up about the importance of keeping James Patterson's iconic character, Alex Cross, Black after learning what the author did to ensure his authenticity on-screen.