The First Cross is an American Christian Western action thriller miniseries created by Scott Frank and developed by Angel for their streaming platform of the same name. Produced by Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Kendrick Brothers and written by Taylor Sheridan, it is the second installment of a television franchise by Angel about the American West and is the first prequel to Wyoming's Cross. The series stars Trace Adkins, Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ving Rhames, and Kurt Russell. It follows the first generation of the Stones, including Bailey Stone's great-great-grandfather Harrison, and details how and why the family became Christians and follows their journey to eventually own the property that Bailey would call home. The First Cross had its premiere in Cheyenne on November 6th, 2028 and began streaming on December 1st. The series received universal acclaim from critics, audiences, biblical viewers, and fans of its predecessor, who praised its visuals, action, direction, story, score, performances (particularly Gibson and Moretz), and emotional weight. A sequel miniseries starring Anne Hathaway as an older version of Moretz's character, entitled The Weight of the Cross, is in development.
