Giacomo Gianniotti on the CW’s “Wild Cards”

“The most important love of all and the first one you should desire is a deep love of yourself.” – Giacomo Gianniotti

Welcome Giacomo Gianniotti:

We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, producer, director, biker, lover and Lostboy. You’ve seen him in Grey’s Anatomy, Reign and heard him in Luca. His latest project is playing Detective Cole Ellis in “Wild Cards” on the CW. We welcome Giacomo Gianniotti.

Giacomo, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What makes Vanessa Morgan such a treat to be your characters foil each week?

How is “Wild Cards” different than any other cop show?

But no trust will ever exist between you two right?

Have you ever met someone like Max in your real life?

The Rockin’ 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. For the Marvel’s Avengers video game you voiced Clint Barton. Who’s your favorite superhero that isn’t Hawkeye?

2. Restaurant in Rome that you love to eat?

3. Thing from the Wild Card set that found its way home to your home?

4. Favorite class from the Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts? Drama class

5. Project that you think didn’t get the respect you thought it should?

6. Best soccer match you’ve ever seen live?

7. Last video game you played that you didn’t voice something for?

8. One chore Nichole depends on you to do?

Sneaking In Couple More:

You once said “Just a reminder today to everyone who is single or alone that, the most important love of all and the first one you should desire, is a deep love of yourself. Once that is found the next one is surely on the way!”  How did finding love of yourself change the way you see love?

Which is your favorite episode of “Wild Cards” so far?

Who inspired you to be an actor and what would you tell them today?

One Big Question:

Why did prioritizing your own mental health help you and the ones who love you?

The Wrap:

Mrs. O’Brien, you taught him right, loved watching Italy win the World Cup in 2006 and wants you to watch “Wild Cards” on the CW. Giacomo Gianniotti, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

Listen to other Beyond the Mic conversations with actors here.

Find out more about Wild Cards on the CW here.