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Daily Record
2 days 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
3 days 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
4 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.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Death In Paradise star shares life-changing diagnosis she's ‘still processing' with emotional post to fans about ‘heartache and feeling broken'
A Death In Paradise star has shared a life-changing diagnosis she is 'still processing' in an emotional post to fans about 'heartache and feeling broken'. Kimberley Nixon, who plays murdered TV presenter Catrina McVey in series eight of the BBC police drama, shared the news on Instagram earlier this month. The Welsh actress, 39, told her nearly 300,000 followers she had been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Alongside a collage of photos of her crying happy tears, she wrote in the caption of her vulnerable post: 'Happy tears. Still processing. 'I feel lighter than I have in a long time because instead of feeling like my brain is "broken", I know now that it was just doing things differently all this time.' Fans rushed to the comments section to praise and express their support for Kimberley, also known as Josie in Channel 4 university sitcom Fresh Meat. The rest of the star's caption read: 'I want to go back in time and give my younger self a cwtch [Welsh for hug] and save her a lot of time and heartache but I can't change anything about how I got here really because then I wouldn't be me. 'I've always shared the ups and downs - so I wanted to share this with the most compassionate and accepting bunch I know - and that's been you lot over these past few years. 'From the midst of brutal postnatal OCD through to today's diagnosis, a lot of you have been with me every step of the way. Thank you, thank you.' Kimberley has previously spoken out about her experience of the mental health condition after the birth of her first child in 2020. She told Radio Wales's Books That Made Me With Lucy Owen how natural concerns about her baby's wellbeing spiralled into unmanageable anxiety. The Pontypridd actress explained: 'Those thoughts - it was like what could happen to him? How can I protect him? - they morphed into what if you're a danger to your baby?... 'I was just convinced that I wasn't doing things right. I wasn't feeding him right. What temperature is he supposed to be? 'Every time he cried I was just sort of shaking - I just got really hyper vigilant and terrified.' She told Radio Wales's Books That Made Me With Lucy Owen how natural concerns about her baby's wellbeing spiralled into unmanageable anxiety. Pictured: Kimberley at the BAFTAs in 2017 She bravely let her followers in on this experience as she was going through it. And they, along with her friends and fellow stars, have now praised her on her latest Instagram post for sharing her autism and ADHD diagnoses with them too. Fellow Fresh Meat star Greg McHugh, who played Howard, commented a heart on the post, as did The Bill actress Georgia Tennant. Candice Brown, celebrity chef and 2016's winner of The Great British Bake Off, said: 'I'm so pleased for you.' Meanwhile, satirical news site The Daily Tism commented: 'One of us! Congratulations!' Autistic content creator Corinne Bryan weighed in: 'Congratulations. The diagnosis for me was the starting point for the rest of my life (and it's only been six months). 'Take time to process, you've got this.' Ellie Middleton, an influencer who also has autism and ADHD, said: 'Congrats! Welcome to the club.' Fans, friends and fellow stars rushed to the comments section to praise and express their support for Kimberley The Maternal Mental Health Alliance charity commented: 'We hope it brings you some self-compassion and understanding.' They were joined by the All Aboard ADHD podcast account, which said: 'Congratulations and welcome to our world.' Other commenters were just as encouraging: 'Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life.'; 'Welcome. Go gently with yourself as you adjust to a new inner reality.'; 'Congrats! Bet it must feel so relieving to have more answers. I'm autistic and accepting that helped me so much more in my life.'; 'Sending you the biggest hug! Thank you for being so wonderful on here and sharing your journey with us all.' Alongside Death In Paradise and Fresh Meat, Kimberley is well known for her role as vicar's daughter Sophy Hutton in 2007 BBC period drama Cranford. Based on three Elizabeth Gaskell novellas, it follows life in the titular fictional village in the 1840s. She later appeared in the 2008 teen comedies Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, playing antagonist popular girl Lindsay in the latter. Kimberley has also starred alongside comedian Chris Ramsey in 2012 BBC comedy series Hebburn. Set in the fictional titular town in Tyne and Wear, it follows the Pearson family, whose son Jack has secretly married middle-class Jewish woman Sarah on a drunken night in Las Vegas. Kimberley's latest Instagram post sees her join a troupe of celebrities who have all been courageously vulnerable about their autism and ADHD diagnoses. Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson also has both conditions, diagnosed with them in 2023. He has regularly spoken out about his experience, posting a clip on Instagram last month, for instance, to try to convey to followers how it affects him. The video showed two versions of him walking down the street, one to represent himself and the other his ADHD. It began with the caption: 'You got diagnosed with ADHD in your late twenties but something still doesn't add up...' It began with the caption: 'You got diagnosed with ADHD in your late twenties but something still doesn't add up...' The light-hearted sketch then sees Sam wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume emerge from around the corner, with a beaming smile - to represent his later diagnosis with autism. Sam then added a text caption, which read: 'Knew there was more to the story' In 2024, Sam became the official ambassador of ADHD UK after he was diagnosed aged 30 - and has previously called the condition his 'superpower' several times. I'm A Celebrity winner Sam said he is trying to 'encourage conversation around the topic' to help change people's minds on how people view ADHD. Sharing his new role with followers, Sam wrote on Instagram: 'BIG NEWS! I am so honoured to announce that I am now an official ambassador of @ 'As many of you know, this is a cause very close to my heart.' He continued: 'Changing perceptions of those with ADHD, and encouraging conversation around this topic is and will continue to be a huge and central part of my life. 'This is what I want my legacy to be, above anything else. 'Since I left the jungle, I've met so many children and adults who have come up to me, or contacted me to say I've helped change their minds on how they view ADHD. 'I want to reach as many people as I possibly can, especially young people and show there is such magic in being neurodiverse. 'Yes, there are some very real challenges along the way, but with the right support, it can be a superpower, it can be a blessing and we can achieve all of our dreams.'
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fresh Meat and Death In Paradise star reveals life changing diagnosis at 39 saying she's in tears and ‘still processing'
A FRESH Meat and Death in Paradise star has revealed her life changing health diagnosis at 39, saying she's in tears and 'still processing.' Kimberley Nixon famously played Josie in Fresh Meat, who seemed like a very shy Welsh girl, but was actually foul-mouthed and short-tempered. 4 4 Before Fresh Meat, Kimberley had been in films Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Since the show she's appeared in Ordinary Lies, Death in Paradise and ITV drama The Salisbury Poisonings. Now, the 39-year-old actress has revealed she has been clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Sharing a collage of photos of herself crying 'happy tears,' in a grey jumper, the star shared her update with fans. Kimberley wrote: 'Happy tears. Still processing. Haven't read the full report yet but… 'Today I was clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. 'I feel lighter than I have in a long time because instead of feeling like my brain is 'broken', I know now that it was just doing things differently all this time.' She continued: 'I want to go back in time and give my younger self a cwtch and save her a lot of time and heartache but I can't change anything about how I got here really because then I wouldn't be me. 'I've always shared the ups and downs - so I wanted to share this with the most compassionate and accepting bunch I know - and that's been you lot over these past few years. Jack Whitehall reunites with Fresh Meat co-stars 12yrs after joining Channel 4 sitcom 'From the midst of brutal Postnatal OCD through to today's diagnosis, a lot of you have been with me every step of the way. Thank you, thank you.' Fans rushed to the comments to praise the star for her honest words, as one person wrote: 'Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life.' A second penned: 'We hope it brings you some self-compassion and understanding,' and a third echoed: 'Welcomeeeeee 💛 Go gently with yourself as you adjust to a new inner reality! Xx' What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an incurable, lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. It affects around one in 100 people in the UK and is three to four times more common in boys than in girls. Many people with ASD find it hard to understand other people's feelings and emotions, and they may have difficulty holding conversations. When they are young, their language development may take longer and they can struggle to use facial expressions, using gestures to communicate instead. They may also find it hard to connect with other people and to hold eye contact with unfamiliar individuals. Many children with ASD like to follow a routine, and changes to this can cause distress. High functioning autism is an informal term some people use to describe those on the autism spectrum disorder. The star is a proud mum to a little boy, and also has a dog, both of which she shares occasional photos of on social media. In a sweet Father's Day post recently, Kimberley praised her partner and posted a carousel of images of him with their adorable son. She wrote: 'To the Dads who not only have a newborn but a struggling partner to care for. 'To the Dads that show up ALL the time even if they're knackered or grumpy or even more knackered. To the Dads who care so deeply but show so little. 'To the Dads that really mean it when it's 50/50. Or 60/40 or 70/30 depending what's going on in life. 'To the Dads who hug and kiss their children and leave them in no doubt how loved they are. To the Dads who always stand up for their partner. 'To this Dad, who never looked away even when things got tough. Who always saw straight through to the heart of me when I lost myself and even I couldn't see it. Who loves me and our son unconditionally but that doesn't mean he'll let us get away with stuff. 'Sometimes Dads get left out of the perinatal mental illness conversation. I've found in a lot of instances, they're the silent, sidelined heroes keeping everything together. Remember that there's help and support for Dads too.' 4 4
