Hotel Costiera Trailer Sets Stage for Amazon’s Next Big Thriller
Amazon Prime Video has dropped the first trailer for Hotel Costiera, a six-episode Italian action-drama set to premiere on September 24, 2025. The series stars Jesse Williams in a career-defining turn as a brooding fixer drawn into a dangerous mystery on the Amalfi Coast.
Hotel Costiera marks one of the most ambitious Amazon MGM Studios projects this fall, blending action, intrigue, and biting humor with the postcard-perfect beauty of southern Italy. Directed by Adam Bernstein, best known for Fargo and Breaking Bad, alongside Giacomo Martelli, the series pairs sleek storytelling with a cinematic aesthetic.
At the center of the story is Daniel “DD” De Luca, played by Jesse Williams, a former U.S. Marine now working as a fixer at a luxury hotel. When a guest goes missing and a body is discovered, DD is pulled into a spiraling case that tests his loyalty, instincts, and willingness to cross moral lines. The trailer captures both the elegance and the darkness lurking beneath the resort’s glossy façade.
Williams, who rose to fame as Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey’s Anatomy, is stepping into uncharted territory with Hotel Costiera. His gritty performance in the trailer suggests a sharp pivot from his long-running medical drama role to an action-driven, morally conflicted protagonist. Fans of his past work may find this reinvention both surprising and compelling.
The supporting cast includes Maria Chiara Giannetta, Jordan Alexandra, Antonio Gerardi, Sam Haygarth, Tommaso Ragno, Amanda Campana, Pierpaolo Spollon, Alejandra Onieva, and Jean-Hugues Anglade. Together, the ensemble delivers a mix of Italian and international talent, strengthening the show’s global appeal.
The six-episode arc was written by Elena Bucaccio, Matthew Parkhill, and Francesco Arlanch, with production set against real-world locations in Positano and the Amalfi Coast. Iconic venues like Villa Treville add authenticity and atmosphere, with the coastline itself emerging as a character in the unfolding drama. The lush backdrop has already invited comparisons to HBO’s The White Lotus, though Hotel Costiera leans heavily into thriller territory.
Amazon is positioning the series as a tentpole for its fall lineup, with Lux Vide co-producing. The emphasis on visual spectacle and tightly wound plotting suggests a streaming event designed to capture binge-watchers looking for both suspense and style. With its balance of glamour, danger, and layered storytelling, Hotel Costiera could become Prime Video’s answer to prestige dramas dominating rival platforms.
The official video, titled “Hotel Costiera – Official Trailer | Prime Video,” highlights the show’s blend of high-octane tension and moody elegance. From shadowy alleys to sweeping ocean views, the production design reinforces the theme of beauty masking corruption. Early buzz hints that the show will be one of the must-watch fall premieres of 2025.
