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Josh Peck Joins Cross Season 2 as Senator Pete Ashford, Debuts in Episode 5

His first appearance as Senator Pete Ashford in Episode 5 earned praise from showrunner Ben Watkins.

Overview

  • Peck appears as a recurring guest this season on Prime Video's Cross, portraying a young senator introduced midseason.
  • The character is framed as an earnest politician confronting a pivotal moral test without giving away story specifics.
  • Showrunner Ben Watkins said Peck auditioned for the role and described his presence this season as key.
  • Season 2 premiered February 11 with weekly Wednesday releases leading to a March 18 finale.
  • The season also features guest turns from Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason and Wes Chatham, as Alex Cross tracks a vigilante targeting powerful magnates.