Interview with Isaiah Mustafa and Ben Watkins

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Interview with Isaiah Mustafa and Ben Watkins  of “Cross” on Prime by Suzanne 10/29/24

I enjoyed speaking with one of the main actors, and the showrunner, of this great new series. I’ve spoken with the main star, Aldis Hodge, years ago (when he was in “Leverage”). Sadly, I did not get that chance this time.

Hodges stars as Alex Cross, the forensic psychiatrist and detective featured in James Patterson novels (and some movies). Aldis was one of my first one-on-one interviews, so it was memorable. He’s always very nice. I also spoke with him in 2011 and 2012.

Mustafa and Wakins, whom I interviewed recently, also were a joy to speak with. Mustafa is a former football player but has become quite a good actor. He plays John Sampson, Mustafa’s close friend and fellow detective. Ben Watkins created, wrote and executive produced the show. He’s worked on some of my favorites, including “Hand of God” and “Burn Notice”.

These are audio-only, even though I did speak with them on video. I didn’t realize that they were only going to send me the audio until yesterday (that was my mistake for not making sure). Oops!

You should definitely check out this series’ first season, which drops Nov. 14 and has already been renewed for season 2. It is a thrilling drama that everyone should enjoy. It also stars Ryan Eggold (“New Amsterdam”), Alona Tal, and Johnny Ray Gill.

Isaiah Mustafa “John”

Ben Watkins (showrunner)

 

MORE INFO: Official Site  Trailer

Starring Aldis Hodge, Cross is a crime thriller series that follows ALEX CROSS, a decorated D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist who faces a sadistic serial killer leaving a string of bodies strewn around the city. As Alex and his partner, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), track this killer, a mysterious threat from Cross’ past appears, aiming to destroy what he’s done to keep his grieving family, career, and life together. Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal, and Johnny Ray Gill also star; Ben Watkins serves as showrunner.

• Credits

  Produced by
  Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, Skydance Television

  Created by
  Ben Watkins

  Directed by
  Ben Watkins

  Executive Produced by
  Ben Watkins
  Sam Ernst
  Jim Dunn
  Craig Siebels
  James Patterson
  Bill Robinson
  Patrick Santa
  David Ellison
  Dana Goldberg
  Matt Thunell

  Cast
  Aldis Hodge
  Isaiah Mustafa
  Juanita Jennings
  Alona Tal
  Samantha Walkes
  Caleb Elijah
  Melody Hurd
  Jennifer Wigmore
  Eloise Mumford
  Ryan Eggold

Isaiah Amir Mustafa (born February 11, 1974)^] is an American actor and former American football wide receiver. Mustafa is widely known as the main character in a series of Old Spice television commercials, “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like“. He is also known for portraying Luke Garroway on Freeform‘s fantasy series Shadowhunters and adult Mike Hanlon in It Chapter Two.

Ben Watkins was born on March 19, 1971 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Cross (2024), Burn Notice (2007) and Quest to Ref (2002). He has been married to Kandi Ali since June 1992. They have four children.

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