"Millions of viewers fell in love with Jesse Williams via his portrayal of Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." But choosing his first starring television role post-"Grey's" came with high expectations. Thankfully, Williams had a list of criteria to help guide him. At the New York City premiere party for his newest series, Prime Video's new dramedy "Hotel Costiera," Williams told Business Insider that a prerequisite for any show he signs on to is that it "doesn't harm Black folks," and is "a positive representation of who we are in the world.""
"Williams stars as Marine veteran Daniel DeLuca, who's hired as a fixer for the luxury hotel's owner and his daughter, who also happens to be the general manager. Each episode sees DeLuca solving a problem - from negotiating with the Italian government to rescuing kidnapped dogs. It's a sunny escape of a show - not one of Williams' required prerequisites. Still, a cinematic trip to Italy certainly sweetens the deal."
""I had to produce this project that has no legs, as in, it's not based on a franchise, or a video game, or a book, or an IP, or anything that's going to build an audience for me.""
Jesse Williams stars in and produced the six-episode Prime Video dramedy Hotel Costiera, filmed at a real five-star hotel in Positano, Italy. Williams plays Marine veteran Daniel DeLuca, a fixer hired by the luxury hotel's owner and general-manager daughter. Each episode features DeLuca solving problems ranging from negotiating with the Italian government to rescuing kidnapped dogs. Williams requires roles that do not harm Black people and that offer positive representation of Black identity. He sought roles that take him to new places and that present new professional challenges, including producing original projects not based on existing franchises.
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