Showrunner, executive producer, and actor Ben Watkins joins us to break down Cross Season 2 — both behind the camera and on screen as the chilling antagonist Roy.
In this interview, Watkins dives into balancing his showrunner responsibilities with stepping into villain mode, expanding the scope of the series across Washington, D.C., Florida, and Chicago, and why grounding the story at Ben’s Chili Bowl was culturally and emotionally essential.
We also discuss fan-favorite returns, including the decision to bring Johnny Ray Gill back into the fold, and how Season 2 intentionally leaves narrative doors open rather than closing chapters permanently.
Topics include:
Balancing showrunner instincts with villain energy as Roy
Expanding the world of Cross across multiple cities
Why Ben’s Chili Bowl matters beyond being a location
Long-term storytelling and resisting permanent character exits
How fan response influences future possibilities
Cross stars and is executive produced by Aldis Hodge, and is based on the iconic characters from James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Cross novels.
Cross Season 2 premieres on Prime Video on February 11, 2026, with the first three episodes dropping at launch, followed by weekly releases leading up to the season finale on March 18, 2026.
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