New crime drama dubbed 'next Death in Paradise' set to be your summer obsession
Amazon Prime's latest crime drama Hotel Costiera which has been dubbed the next Death In Paradise is set to be your much-watch series this summer
Amazon Prime Video fans, get ready for a brand-new and captivating crime drama, Hotel Costiera, which is set to keep you entertained this summer.
Dubbed the next Death In Paradise, the series promises a thrilling ride with a mix of luxury and danger, sure to keep viewers hooked. At the heart of it all is Daniel De Luca, played by Grey's Anatomy actor Jesse Williams. A half Italian former US Marine turned 'fixer', De Luca takes on the secrets and scandals of the stunning Hotel Costiera in Positano - where things spiral after a guest mysteriously vanishes.
The series is created by a skilled team of storytellers - Elena Bucaccio, Matthew Parkhill, and Francesco Arlanch - and filmed against the breathtaking backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, Hotel Costiera is already creating a serious buzz among fans ahead of its premiere.
The six-part series follows De Luca as he navigates his new role and journey within one of the world's grandest hotels, set against the gorgeous Positano coastline.
The series very much echoes The White Lotus vibes, mixing high life with high stakes - as De Luca isn't just sorting out the troubles of the rich and famous, he's also entangled in the desperate search for the missing heiress, Alice.
Finding Alice and uncovering the truth behind her disappearance may prove to be his most challenging mission yet.
The official synopsis reads: "With a gripping storyline, fast-paced action and comedy, Hotel Costiera follows Daniel De Luca, a half Italian former US Marine. Daniel returns to Italy, the land of his childhood, as a fixer in one of the world's most luxurious hotels, located on the spectacular coastline of Positano."
"While he is forced to deal with the wealthy guests' issues, he is also brought in to investigate the disappearance of one of the owner's daughters, Alice. Daniel must do everything he can to bring her home, but facing those who kidnapped the girl will be more challenging than any problem Daniel has ever faced."
The series premiered in true Italian style in Sicily's Taormina, at The Taormina Film Festival giving fans a first look into Hotel Costiera's opening episode.
Director Adam Bernstein shared his excitement about casting Jesse Williams in the lead role, saying: "It's an amazing opportunity for me to work with Jesse Williams on Costiera."
"I've always admired his work – both on stage and screen, and he's the first actor that came to my mind for the role of Daniel De Luca. Jesse provides a perfect combination of intelligence, charisma, and humour, and we're incredibly lucky to have him at the centre of our show."
The six-part series will be released on September 24 on Prime Video.
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