Italian-Canadian actor Giacomo Gianniotti returned to his roots on July 9, 2026, taking center stage at The Space Cinema Moderno in Rome for the high-profile “Prime Video Presents Italia 2026” slate presentation.
Dressed to impress alongside fellow Italian stars such as Michele Morrone, Alessandro Borghi, and Diana Del Bufalo, Gianniotti helped kick off Amazon Prime Video’s tenth-anniversary celebrations in Italy by unveiling one of the platform’s most anticipated new romantic comedy series.
The Big Announcement: Due Cuori in Affitto
The highlight of Gianniotti’s appearance in Rome was the official reveal of his new starring role in the Prime Video original series Due Cuori in Affitto (Two Hearts for Rent).
Based on the hit bestselling novel by popular Italian author Felicia Kingsley, the series casts Gianniotti as Blake Avery, a charismatic bestselling author.
What is Due Cuori in Affitto About?
[Aspiring Screenwriter (Stella)] + [Bestselling Author (Blake Avery)]
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(Forced to Share a Seaside Villa)
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[Romance & Rivalry in Prime Video Series]
- The Plot: Blake Avery (Gianniotti) and an ambitious, aspiring screenwriter named Stella find themselves forced to share a stunning seaside villa. As they clash and attempt to salvage a struggling television project, sparks begin to fly in classic enemies-to-lovers fashion.
- The Director: Directed by Laura Chiossone (Non è un paese per single).
- Production Partner: Produced in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios as part of Prime Video’s expanding Italian original slate.
From Grey’s Anatomy to Italian Romance Lead
Best known globally for his role as Dr. Andrew DeLuca on ABC’s hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, Gianniotti has continuously bridged his career between Hollywood and European cinema.
| Milestone | Career Highlight |
| Global Breakthrough | Dr. Andrew DeLuca on Grey’s Anatomy (Seasons 11–17) |
| Italian Cinema | Starred as Diabolik in Diabolik – Ginko all’attacco! |
| Streaming Expansion | Lead role as Blake Avery in Prime Video’s Due Cuori in Affitto |
His return to Rome for Prime Video’s flagship presentation highlights his status as a premier leading man in contemporary Italian-language television and film.
Looking Ahead: With production kicking into gear and fan enthusiasm mounting for Felicia Kingsley’s book adaptation, Due Cuori in Affitto is positioned as a cornerstone release for Prime Video’s upcoming global content lineup.
