In this episode, co-hosts Dutch McAlpin and Giovanni Rocco speak with television and film creator, writer and producer Chris Brancato. As the showrunner of organized crime television dramas “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem,” Brancato explores the unique influence of organized crime on popular culture. In this episode, Brancato shares how he strategically combines real events with his own creative liberties to shape the alluring dichotomy of well-known crime figures, showcasing both their personal and professional lives.
Chris Brancato’s career in television and film spans more than 30 years. After starting in the writers’ rooms of popular series like “Beverly Hills 90210” and “The X-Files,” Brancato found his footing in organized crime with his first film “Hoodlum.” His newest series “Hotel Cocaine” debuted on MGM+ this June.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:02:00 Breaking into Hollywood
00:06:58 Telling Bumpy Johnson’s story
00:10:41 Weaving truth and fiction
00:17:46 Finding authenticity in language on "Narcos"
00:20:51 Depicting the real Colombia
00:22:27 Showing the good side of bad guys
00:26:48 Creating "Godfather of Harlem"
00:37:19 Insights into "Godfather of Harlem" Season 4
00:39:45 Mythic vs. gritty and how the real villains lived
00:45:48 Dealing with differing perceptions of Escobar
00:48:54 "Hotel Cocaine" on MGM+
00:52:47 How movies don’t get made
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2 июл 2024
