Background
Cross was born in Bristol on 2 September 1969.
Cross was born in Bristol on 2 September 1969.
His initial career was solely as a novelist, beginning with Mr In-Between, which was published in 1998 (and adapted into a film in 2001). He later diversified into television, writing an episode of the British Broadcasting Corporation spy drama Spooks in 2006 before becoming lead writer on the sixth and seventh series of the show. He has also written for The Fixer and Doctor Who ("The Rings of Akhaten" and "Hide").
In 2010 he wrote a new adaptation of Whistle and I"ll Come to You, from the story by M. R. James.
He has created two television series: British Broadcasting Corporation crime thriller Luther (for which he wrote all the episodes). And Crossbones, an action adventure pirate series for National Broadcasting Company (co-created with James V Hart and Amanda Welles).
Cross also co-wrote the screenplay for the 2013 film Mama. His most recent novel, Luther: The Calling, was published in 2011.
In 2011, Cross was included in Variety magazine"s list of 10 Screenwriters to Watch.
Luther Series 1 Luther Series 2 Luther Series 3.