Danny Pino, Maurice Compte, and Chris Brancato on Bringing ‘Hotel Cocaine’ to Life
Last night at the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s “Hotel Cocaine,” we spoke with Chris Brancato about bringing this thrilling new drug-crime mini-series to life. The show, which premieres this Sunday on MGM+, is set in the pulsating heart of the famous Mutiny Club in 1978 Miami. It follows Roman Compte, a Cuban exile and suave general manager of the glamorous Mutiny Hotel and nightclub, a hotspot for politicians, celebrities, undercover agents, and drug traffickers.
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Brancato discussed his collaboration with his friend and partner, Maurice Compte, on this project, which is based on Maurice’s father, Roman. Maurice shared insights into his father’s astonishing life and what it was like growing up in Miami during that time. Known for his roles in “Narcos” and other iconic shows, Maurice got candid about his experience seeing “Hotel Cocaine” on the screen for the first time.
Danny Pino Speaks On Rumors Of Cold Case Return
Danny Pino, recognized for his work on “Cold Case” and “SVU,” stars in the series as Roman. He talked about the EXPERIENCE of bringing his character to life, staying true to the story, and his favorite piece of ’70s wardrobe. As fans of his work, we couldn’t resist asking about the potential return of “Cold Case,” given the speculation of a reboot or new version circulating online.
Be sure to catch “Hotel Cocaine” when it streams on MGM+ starting June 16.
