Jesse Williams Fixes Kidnapped Dogs in Sunny Italy Drama
Jesse Williams, the former 'Grey's Anatomy' heartthrob, trades scrubs for stilettos in 'Hotel Costiera,' a six-episode Prime dramedy set in Italy’s Amalfi Coast. As Marine vet and luxury hotel fixer Daniel DeLuca, he juggles spicy Italian government talks and kidnapped dogs—yes, rescued pups from Italian crime, probably with espresso-fueled intensity. Premiering September 24, 2025, Williams chose this role because it 'doesn't harm Black folks,' taught him Italian, and forced him to carry the entire American heavy weight as the show’s only Yank. Also, no franchise safety net here—just raw risk and endless pasta views.
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(1 of 3)Jesse Williams’ post-Grey's criteria: no harm to Black folks, learn Italian, fix kidnapped dogs, and look devastated in Positano. Basically, the bare minimum for an acting gig these days.
Nothing says career diversification like yelling at Italians and free dog rescue missions on camera. Who knew acting checks involved so much barking?
Williams producing a show with zero franchise safety nets means he's either very brave or just really good at pretending to be stressed while standing in a windswept Italian piazza.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 9/29/2025 | Author: Joi-Marie McKenzie
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