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Other stars appearing in the series include Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal and Johnny Ray Gill, but who do they all play and where have you seen them before?

Read on for everything you need to know about Cross casting on Prime Video.

Cross Cast: Who’s Starring in the Prime Video Series?

Here are the main cast members and characters from Cross. Read below for more information on who they are and where you’ve seen the actors before.

  • Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross
  • Isaiah Mustafa as Detective John Sampson
  • Juanita Jennings as Regina Cross
  • Sharon Taylor as Lieutenant Oracene Massey
  • Melody Hurd as Janelle Cross
  • Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson
  • Caleb Elijah as Damon Cross
  • Samantha Walkes as Elle Monteiro
  • Ryan Eggold as Ed Ramsey
  • Alona Tal as Kayla Craig
  • Eloise Mumford as Shannon Witmer
  • Johnny Ray Gill as Bobby Trey

Aldis Hodge plays Alex Cross

Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross in Cross, leaning in a doorway and holding a cup of coffee

Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Alex Cross? Alex is a detective and forensic psychologist who works on homicide cases and has a unique ability to understand the psyche of killers. In season 1, he is grieving the loss of his wife and raising his two children.

Where did we see Aldis Hodge? Hodge has had previous roles in series including Leverage, Undergound, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Black Mirror and City on a Hill, as well as films such as A good day to die hardStraight Outta Compton, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Hidden Figures, The Invisible Man, One Night in Miami and Black Adam.

Isaiah Mustafa plays John Sampson

Isaiah Mustafa as John Sampson in Cross in a gray sleeveless hoodie

Isaiah Mustafa as John Sampson in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is John Sampson? John is Alex’s partner in the force and best friend for 30 years.

Where did we see Isaiah Mustafa? Mustafa has had roles in series including Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments and Grey’s Anatomyas well as movies like Horrible Bosses, It: Chapter Two and Boy Kills World.

Juanita Jennings plays Regina Cross

Juanita Jennings as Regina Cross in Cross in a brown coat and black gloves

Juanita Jennings as Regina Cross in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Regina Cross? Regina, often called Nana Mama, is Alex’s grandmother, who helps him raise his great-grandchildren after their mother’s death.

Where did we see Juanita Jennings? Jennings has had roles in films such as Basic Instinct, What Women Want, A man named Otto and releaseas well as series including ER, The Bold and the Beautiful, Meet the Browns, Shameless, Star, Pearson, David Makes Man and The mayor of Kingstown.

Sharon Taylor plays Oracene Massey

Sharon Taylor in a white dress

Sharon Taylor. Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

Who is Oracene Massey? Oracene is Alex’s immediate superior at PD Metro.

Where did we see Sharon Taylor? Taylor has had roles in series such as Stargate: Atlantis, Smallville, The 100, SupernaturalAltered Carbon, Big Sky, Jann, Nancy Drew and Dead Boy Detectives.

Jennifer Wigmore plays Chief Anderson

Jennifer Wigmore in a blue blazer

Jennifer Wigmore. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Prime Video

Who is Chief Anderson? Chief Anderson is the DC Metro Police Chief.

Where have we seen Jennifer Wigmore? Wigmore has had roles in series such as 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.

Samantha Walkes plays Elle Monteiro

Samantha Walkes as Elle Monteiro in Cross in big gold earrings

Samantha Walkes as Elle Monteiro in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Elle Monteiro? Elle is the executive director of a nonprofit organization who is in the early stages of a relationship with Alex.

Where did we see Samantha Walkes? Walkes has had roles in shows such as The Kings of Napa, The Changeling, The Big Cigar and The Murdoch Mysteriesas well as films including Orphan: First Kill.

Ryan Eggold plays Ed Ramsey

Ryan Eggold as Ed Ramsey in Cross in a gray suit

Ryan Eggold as Ed Ramsey in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Ed Ramsey? Ed is a socialite and a well-known figure in Washington and New York political circles. It’s well-connected and enjoyable, but it hides some very dark secrets.

Where did we see Ryan Eggold? Eggold is known for his roles in shows such as Entourage, 90210, The Blacklist and New Amsterdamas well as movies like BlackKklansman.

Alona Tal plays Kayla Craig

Alona Tal as Kayla Craig in Cross talking to Cross

Alona Tal as Kayla Craig in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Kayla Craig? Kayla is an FBI agent with ties to Cross who tries to recruit him into the office.

Where did I see Alona Tal? Tal has had roles in shows such as Veronica Mars, The Pyjamas, Cane, Supernatural, Cult, Hostages, Hand of God, Truth Be Told and SEAL Team.

Eloise Mumford plays Shannon Witmer

Eloise Mumford as Shannon Witmer in Cross Standing by a Door

Eloise Mumford as Shannon Witmer in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Shannon Witmer? Shannon is an intelligent and ambitious woman who meets and falls in love with Ed Ramsey.

Where did I see Eloise Mumford? Mumford had roles in series such as Lone Star, The River, Chicago Fire and The Right Stuff, as well as films such as the Fifty Shades of Gray trilogy.

Johnny Ray Gill plays Bobby Trey

Johnny Ray Gill in a colorful suit

Johnny Ray Gill. Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

Who is Bobby Trey? Bobby is a deadly and cunning former police officer who now works for Ed Ramsey. He is motivated by the dollar and takes great pride in finishing everything he starts.

Where did we see Johnny Ray Gill? Gill has had roles in series such as Harry’s Law, BrainDead, Rectify, Undergound and Chicago PD.

Melody Hurd plays Janelle Cross

Melody Hurd as Janelle Cross in Cross in a brown coat and hat

Melody Hurd as Janelle Cross in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Janelle Cross? Janelle is Alex’s daughter.

Where did I see Melody Hurd? Hurd has had roles in series and films including Them, Fatherhood and Young Rock.

Caleb Elijah plays Damon Cross

Melody Hurd as Janelle Cross, Juanita Jennings as Regina Cross and Caleb Elijah as Damon Cross in Cross Standing in a Hallway

Melody Hurd as Janelle Cross, Juanita Jennings as Regina Cross and Caleb Elijah as Damon Cross in Cross. Keri Anderson/Prime Video

Who is Damon Cross? Damon is Alex’s son.

Where did we see Caleb Elijah? Elijah previously appeared in the True Story miniseries.

Cross is available for viewing Prime Video.

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