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Daily Record
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
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.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
New crime drama dubbed 'next Death in Paradise' is set to be summer TV favourite
Named the next big hit following Death In Paradise, Prime Video's new crime series promises to spice up your summer nights Fans of Prime Video, brace yourselves for the arrival of a fresh and intriguing crime drama, Hotel Costiera, which is poised to keep you entertained during summer evenings. Named the next Death In Paradise, the series is set to deliver an electrifying blend of mystery and luxury, sure to captivate viewers. Enter the spellbinding universe of Daniel De Luca, embodied by Jesse Williams of Grey's Anatomy fame, who finds himself immersed in complex conundrums as the go-to "fixer" at the sumptuous Hotel Costiera in Positano, facing a predicament when a guest goes missing. Helmed by a skilled team of storytellers - Elena Bucaccio, Matthew Parkhill, and Francesco Arlanch - and shot against Italy's stunning backdrop last year, Hotel Costiera has certainly got audiences excited for its imminent drop. This six-part series charts the intense journey of the half-Italian, former US marine as he navigates his new role among the splendour of one of the world 's grandest hotels, with Positano's coast adding to the visual feast, reports Wales Online. Injecting a dose of extravagance mingled with suspense reminiscent of The White Lotus, Daniel grapples with not just the trials of the elite but also the urgent case of Alice, the vanished heiress. Solving this enigma might just be Daniel's most challenging task to date. Commencing with opulent celebrations, the series premiered under the Sicilian sun in the illustrious Taormina. The Taormina Film Festival provided a stunning setting for an exclusive preview of Hotel Costiera's opening episode, with the ancient Greek amphitheatre offering a dramatic view and Mount Etna brooding in the background. Securing Jesse Williams, famed for his portrayal as Daniel "DD" De Luca, was a coup for director Adam Bernstein who expressed his excitement: "It's an amazing opportunity for me to work with Jesse Williams on Costiera." Bernstein praised Williams' talents effusively: "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." Williams headlines alongside a dazzling array of European talent in this Mediterranean drama, featuring Maria Chiara Giannetta (Madly), Jordan Alexandra (Bridgerton, 3 Body Problem), Antonio Gerardi (This Is Not Hollywood), Sam Haygarth, Tommaso Ragno (Fargo, Luna Park), Amanda Campana, Pierpaolo Spollon, Alejandra Onieva (Alta Mar) and Jean-Hugues Anglade (Versailles). Prime Video has announced that viewers can binge the entire six-episode series starting from 24th September, so the countdown is officially on.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Death in Paradise fans told to watch out for 'exhilarating' new crime series
Death in Paradise fans told to watch out for 'exhilarating' new crime series Prime Video's new drama, which has been named the new Death in Paradise, is set to be added to the streaming platform in September Prime Video viewers are in for a treat as a new crime drama, Hotel Costiera, is set to be added to the streaming platform soon. Named the next big hit following Death In Paradise, this thrilling series promises to spice up your summer nights. The show throws us into the world of Daniel De Luca, played by the charming Jesse Williams from Grey's Anatomy, who becomes an indispensable "fixer" at the lavish Hotel Costiera in Positano, only to be caught in a web of intrigue when a young girl is snatched. Penned by the creative trio, Elena Bucaccio, Matthew Parkhill, and Francesco Arlanch, and filmed on location in Italy last year, viewers are buzzed with anticipation for its release on our screens soon. Hotel Costiera has been called the new Death In Paradise - and it's set to seriously shake up your summer (Image: Amazon Prime Video ) The six part series follows the compelling narrative of half-Italian, ex-US marine Daniel De Luca, as he tackles his latest chapter amidst the opulence of one of the globe's finest hotels set against the breathtaking Positano coastline. Article continues below Mixing the high life with high stakes – very much echoing The White Lotus vibes – Daniel isn't just sorting out the troubles of the rich and famous; he's also entangled in the desperate search for Alice, a missing heiress. Resolving this mystery may prove to be his toughest mission yet. In true Italian style, the series kicked off with a glamorous premiere in sunny Sicily's Taormina. The Taormina Film Festival was the backdrop for a sneak peek of the first episode of Hotel Costiera, screened in an ancient Greek amphitheatre with Mount Etna looming in the distance. Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams plays the role of Daniel De Luca (Image: Amazon Prime Video ) Landing Jesse Williams, known for his role as Daniel "DD" De Luca, was a significant achievement, according to director Adam Bernstein: "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." Article continues below Williams is joined by a stellar supporting cast of European actors in this sun-soaked production, including Maria Chiara Giannetta (Madly), Jordan Alexandra (Bridgerton, 3 Body Problem), Antonio Gerardi (This Is Not Hollywood), Sam Haygarth, Tommaso Ragno (Fargo, Luna Park), Amanda Campana, Pierpaolo Spollon, Alejandra Onieva (Alta Mar) and Jean-Hugues Anglade (Versailles). Prime Video has confirmed that the full series, consisting of six episodes, will be available to watch from 24th September, so there's not long to wait.
