The ''Alex Cross''

film series A film series or movie series (also referred to as a film franchise or movie franchise) is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series. This article explains what film series are ...

is an American film series of three thriller films, based on the fictional character

Alex Cross ''Alex Cross'' is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by James Patterson. 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.C. ...

, who originally appeared in a series of novels of the same name by

James Patterson James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the ''Alex Cross'', '' Michael Bennett'', '' Women's Murder Club'', ''Maximum Ride'', '' Daniel X'', '' NYPD Red'', '' Witch & Wizard'', and ''Private'' se ...

. In the film series,

Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, director, and narrator. He is known for his distinctive deep voice and various roles in a wide variety of film genres. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, he has received ...

and

Tyler Perry Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr., September 13, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and playwright. He is the creator and performer of the Madea character, a tough elderly woman. Perry's films vary in style from orthodox filmmak ...

have portrayed Alex Cross.

Films

* '' Kiss the Girls'' (1997) * '' Along Came a Spider'' (2001) * ''

'' (2012)

Cancelled sequel

Prior to the film ''Alex Cross'' (2012) release, '' Double Cross'' was scheduled to be adapted into a film, with

reprising the role, but the film was cancelled after ''Alex Cross'' did not perform well at the box office.

Films

Cancelled sequel

Cast

Crew

Reception

Box office performance

Critical and public response

References

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