Ep561 - Chris Brancato, Writer 'Narcos', 'Godfather of Harlem' & 'Hotel Cocaine'

Chris Brancato, is the co-creator of the critically acclaimed series NARCOS, which ran for three seasons on Netflix. He is a writer and producer with hundreds of hours of television credits, including The X-Files, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Hannibal, and Beverly Hills, 90210 (the original). Hotel Cocaine “tells the story of Roman Compte, Cuban exile, CIA operative, and general manager of the Hotel Mutiny, the glamorous epicenter of the late '70s and early '80s Miami cocaine scene.” Listen to our first conversation back in Episode 280 of the podcast. In this interview, we talk about the changing landscape of television and the increased opportunities for creative storytelling, the balance between historical accuracy and fictional drama in creating shows, the realities of the television industry including rejection rates, and the importance of perseverance. Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!