3 years, 6 months ago

James Gandolfini’s son says he ‘didn’t think about grief’ while playing young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Gandolfini, the son of the late Sopranos star James Gandolfini, has opened up about the challenges of playing a younger version of his father’s iconic role in a new film. Gandolfini will play Tony Soprano in the forthcoming Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark. Speaking to Empire magazine in a new interview, Gandolfini revealed that taking on his late father’s role was “probably the toughest decision I’ve ever had to make”. Before appearing in The Many Saints of Newark, Gandolfini had roles in projects including Ocean’s 8 and David Simon’s acclaimed HBO series The Deuce.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Sopranos’ James Gandolfini walked out of intervention and dared HBO to fire him

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9 months, 1 week ago

Michael Imperioli pens heartfelt tribute to Sopranos co-star James Gandolfini: ‘Proud of the work we did’

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1 year, 1 month ago

‘The Sopranos’ was just another mob drama. Then ‘College’ changed everything

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It only took an hour, on Feb. 7, 1999, for American television to change completely. Read the stories Television’s definition of a leading man, the traditional limits of what stories the medium could tell and any notion of audience expectations went out the car window in “College,” making room for everything from “Breaking Bad” and “Dexter” to “True Blood” and …

1 year, 7 months ago

This lead actor Emmy winner blew a raspberry in his speech

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No one can know who’ll come out on top at the 2023 Emmy Awards — you know, the ones actually being held in 2024 due to the strikes — at least, not until the envelopes are opened. So, let’s take a backward glance … COMEDY ACTOR USA breakthrough: For the first time, the comedy lead actor award was handed to …

1 year, 7 months ago

Michael Imperioli reflects on the most ‘brutal, difficult’ scenes to film for The Sopranos

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3 years, 4 months ago

James Gandolfini took a fired Sopranos writer out for dinner

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3 years, 4 months ago

Sopranos star Michael Imperioli recalls crashing car with James Gandolfini on first day of filming

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3 years, 4 months ago

The Sopranos: James Gandolfini filmed secret scene revealing if Tony died after finale, Edie Falco says

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3 years, 5 months ago

James Gandolfini threw ‘tantrum’ over Sopranos masturbation scene that was later edited out

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3 years, 5 months ago

The Sopranos: David Chase says he and James Gandolfini were ‘barely talking’ by the end of the series

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3 years, 5 months ago

Don’t Stop Believing: David Chase returns to ‘The Sopranos’

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NEW YORK — Destiny hangs over the characters of the “Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark,” but none more so than its creator. It’s been that way my whole life,” says Chase, who nevertheless spent his career in TV before creating “The Sopranos.” “Film, cinema. It’s tempting to quote “The Godfather Part III”: “Just when you think you’re out.” …

3 years, 5 months ago

Don't Stop Believing: David Chase returns to 'The Sopranos'

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3 years, 5 months ago

Review: ‘The Sopranos’ prequel is made for the TV fans

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When “The Sopranos” is brought up these days, it’s usually for the nebulous way it ended: That now-famous cut-to-black in a crowded diner while Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” plays. The real death in 2013 of the great James Gandolfini ended hopes of putting that debate to bed, but David Chase, the creator and showrunner of “The Sopranos,” has intriguingly kept …

3 years, 5 months ago

Review: 'The Sopranos' prequel is made for the TV fans

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3 years, 6 months ago

Ray Liotta explains why he turned down a role in The Sopranos

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3 years, 6 months ago

David Chase backed out of The Many Saints of Newark after heart attack

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3 years, 7 months ago

How the ‘Sopranos’ prequel reimagines some of your favorite characters — and introduces new ones

LA Times

As the creator of HBO’s seminal Mafia series “The Sopranos,” David Chase is keenly aware that heavy lies the head that wears the crown. Dickie Moltisanti Played by Alessandro Nivola Alessandro Nivola in “The Many Saints of Newark” as Dickie Moltisanti, mafia soldier and the father of “The Soprano’s” Michael Imperioli character Christopher Moltisanti. It had to be him.” Livia …

3 years, 8 months ago

James Gandolfini was ‘paid $3m’ by HBO to turn down lead role in The US Office

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3 years, 8 months ago

The Many Saints of Newark: Playing Tony Soprano took Michael Gandolfini ‘a lot of courage’, James’s widow says

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3 years, 8 months ago

Many Saints of Newark: Sopranos fans hail ‘perfect casting’ as first trailer for prequel film is released

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3 years, 8 months ago

James Gandolfini's son revives iconic mobster in chilling trailer for The Many Saints of Newark

Daily Mail

It was the series that remade TV - scooping dozens of awards and making stars out of its cast along the way. Carmela Soprano, Tony's long-suffering wife, was played by Edie Falco who has appeared often on TV since Falco, who won three Emmys, two Golden Globes and five Screen Actors Guild Awards as Carmela, went on to star as …

3 years, 9 months ago

Chris Rock reveals he turned down offers to join The Sopranos fearing he'd 'spoil it'

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“Sometimes you can respect something so much, you don’t even want to be a part of it,” Chris Rock says he had got “a couple of offers” to be a part of the cult show. Actor-comedian Chris Rock has revealed that he was approached by the makers of The Sopranos to appear on the show but he refused to take …

3 years, 9 months ago

Alec Baldwin says awkward bathroom encounter lost him role in The Sopranos

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4 years, 1 month ago

James Gandolfini’s son was not allowed to watch The Sopranos: ‘I never knew Tony Soprano. I only knew my dad’

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4 years, 2 months ago

The Many Saints of Newark: First look at Michael Gandolfini as young Tony Soprano unveiled

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4 years, 2 months ago

The Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark delayed to September release

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4 years, 3 months ago

Many Saints of Newark: All we know about The Sopranos prequel movie

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4 years, 9 months ago

The Sopranos creator David Chase reflects on final scene, seems to accidentally confirm Tony’s fate

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5 years, 7 months ago

The Sopranos joke that James Gandolfini wanted removed from HBO show

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5 years, 7 months ago

James Gandolfini's son had never watched The Sopranos when he said yes to playing young Tony

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6 years ago

The Sopranos prequel film, titled Newark, to hit theatres on 25 September, 2020

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The Sopranos prequel was earlier given the title The Many Saints of Newark The prequel film to hit HBO series The Sopranos has been officially given a release date. The film, titled Newark, will release in the theatres in the US on 25 September, 2020, reported Variety. The film, set against the backdrop of the Newark riots of the 1960s …

6 years, 1 month ago

The Mary Saints of Newark: Ray Liotta in talks to join cast of Sopranos prequel film

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6 years, 1 month ago

Goodfellas star Ray Liotta set to join David Chase's Sopranos prequel The Many Saints Of Newar

Daily Mail

He starred in one of the most famous and acclaimed mob movies of all time - Martin Scorcese's Goodfellas. And now Ray Liotta is set to join the cast of Davide Chase's Sopranos prequel The Many Saints Of Newark. Back to the mob: Ray Liotta, 64, is set to join the cast of Davide Chase's Sopranos prequel The Many Saints …

6 years, 2 months ago

The Many Saints of Newark: James Gandolfini's son to play young Tony in Sopranos prequel film

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6 years, 2 months ago

James Gandolfini's son Michael will play Tony Soprano in Sopranos prequel The Many Saints Of Newark

Daily Mail

Michael Gandolfini, the 19-year-old son of the show's late star, James Gandolfini, will play his late dad's role of Tony Soprano in creator David Chase's Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints Of Newark. Family business: Michael Gandolfini, the 19-year-old son of the show's late star, James Gandolfini, will play his late dad's role of Tony Soprano in creator David Chase's …

6 years, 2 months ago

Michael Gandolfini, son of James Gandolfini, lands role of young Tony in ‘Sopranos’ prequel film

LA Times

Michael Gandolfini, the son of late “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, will play Tony Soprano in the HBO series’ upcoming prequel film, “The Many Saints of Newark.” After an extensive audition process to cast a young Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini’s son, Michael Gandolfini, has landed the role of the iconic mobster-to-be in “The Sopranos” prequel film, “The Many Saints of Newark.” …

6 years, 2 months ago

The Sopranos prequel to feature a young Tony; racial tension will be highlight of Alan Taylor film

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The Sopranos prequel begins in 1967 with the backdrop of the race riots that tore through Newark, New Jersey New York: The star of the upcoming The Sopranos prequel says a young Tony Soprano will be a part of the film — but had good reason to be careful about how much else he revealed about The Many Saints of …

6 years, 2 months ago

The Sopranos at 20: Flawed anti-heroes are now everywhere on TV, but they all began with James Gandolfini’s mobster

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6 years, 2 months ago

The Sopranos creator David Chase reveals James Gandolfini’s character will return in prequel film

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6 years, 2 months ago

Young Tony Soprano confirmed for "Many Saints of Newark" prequel film by creator David Chase

Salon

One of the biggest question marks surrounding “The Sopranos” prequel movie “The Many Saints of Newark” has been answered: Young Tony Soprano will play an important role in the film’s plot. Series creator David Chase confirmed news of young Tony’s appearance in “The Many Saints of Newark” in an interview with Deadline. “The Many Saints of Newark” will be directed …

6 years, 8 months ago

The Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark finds its director

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6 years, 8 months ago

The Sopranos prequel inks award-winner Alan Taylor to direct

Daily Mail

Veteran filmmaker Alan Taylor will direct The Many Saints Of Newark, The Sopranos prequel written by the show's creator, David Chase. Scroll below for video Done deal: Veteran filmmaker Alan Taylor will direct The Many Saints Of Newark, The Sopranos prequel written by the show's creator, David Chase. Face of the series: The show's star James Gandolfini, who played the …

8 years, 2 months ago

Movies You Might Have Missed: James Gandolfini in Enough Said

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11 years, 9 months ago

James Gandolfini: The top ten Tony Soprano quotes

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11 years, 9 months ago

Arrivederci Tony! Tributes pour in for Sopranos star James Gandolfini after heart attack death aged 51

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11 years, 9 months ago

James Gandolfini: Celebrities react to ‘Sopranos’ star’s death

LA Times

Shocked at reading about the untimely passing of James Gandolfini. Sending prayers to his family.” “This Is the End” actor Jonah Hill: “I’m truly heartbroken to hear that James Gandolfini has passed away. The brightest stars burn the fastest.” “Family Guy” actor Seth Green: “Stunned to hear of James Gandolfini’s passing. Such a sad, sad day.” Sen. John McCain : …

11 years, 9 months ago

James Gandolfini was a lot like Tony Soprano in real life

Firstpost

Best known for being Tony Soprano in The Sopranos, which was voted the best television series of all time recently, Gandolfini had some things in common with the character he played. The Sopranos ran for six seasons, between 1999 and 2007, and Gandolfini’s career skyrocketed from the moment he appeared on television as Tony Soprano. He had the sex appeal …

11 years, 9 months ago

'The Sopranos' actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

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James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally fragile mob boss in HBO’s “The Sopranos” helped create one of TV’s greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51 Los Angeles: James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally fragile mob boss in HBO’s “The Sopranos” helped create one of TV’s …

11 years, 9 months ago

James Gandolfini dies at 51; actor starred in ‘The Sopranos’

LA Times

Actor James Gandolfini, shown in 2012, was a movie and Broadway actor who shot to stardom in “The Sopranos.” He died while vacationing in Rome. James Gandolfini, the Emmy-winning actor who swaggered his way to fame as the murderous, clinically depressed mob boss on HBO’s groundbreaking drama “The Sopranos,” died Wednesday on vacation in Rome. “I saw that 10 times …

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