Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty want to watch “Suits” with you.
The stars of 2023’s biggest show – albeit the one that started in 2011 and ended in 2019 – are reuniting to host a rewatch podcast for SiriusXM, the audio company announced Tuesday.
The as-yet-untitled weekly podcast will find Adams, who played unlicensed attorney Mike Ross, and Rafferty, who played legal secretary Donna Paulsen, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from every episode of the USA Network drama. They’ll be joined by special guests who worked on the show in front of and behind the camera as well as fans and friends of the show.
“On the heels of the record-breaking ‘Suits’ resurgence, it feels like the perfect time to rewatch the show that changed our lives,” Adams and Rafferty said in a statement. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the incredible team at SiriusXM and look forward to connecting with our friends from the cast and crew,...
The stars of 2023’s biggest show – albeit the one that started in 2011 and ended in 2019 – are reuniting to host a rewatch podcast for SiriusXM, the audio company announced Tuesday.
The as-yet-untitled weekly podcast will find Adams, who played unlicensed attorney Mike Ross, and Rafferty, who played legal secretary Donna Paulsen, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from every episode of the USA Network drama. They’ll be joined by special guests who worked on the show in front of and behind the camera as well as fans and friends of the show.
“On the heels of the record-breaking ‘Suits’ resurgence, it feels like the perfect time to rewatch the show that changed our lives,” Adams and Rafferty said in a statement. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the incredible team at SiriusXM and look forward to connecting with our friends from the cast and crew,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
“The Sopranos” is turning 25 by way of a 21st century social media phenom: TikTok.
The iconic HBO series celebrates its 25th anniversary with the “Sopranos in :25” campaign on TikTok, with recaps of every episode launching in 25-second snippets.
To further honor the series, streaming platform Max released never-before-seen deleted footage and five hours of behind-the-scenes content. Free episodes of the series will also be available through on-demand cable platforms with select providers, and the first two episodes of the show are streaming for free on Max’s YouTube page. The official “The Sopranos” anniversary date is January 10.
“‘The Sopranos’ left an indelible imprint on the global entertainment culture and was instrumental in defining HBO as the destination for groundbreaking, award-winning programming,” Zach Enterlin, executive VP of brand, content and creative of streaming marketing for HBO and Max said in a press statement. “The many ways we will honor this...
The iconic HBO series celebrates its 25th anniversary with the “Sopranos in :25” campaign on TikTok, with recaps of every episode launching in 25-second snippets.
To further honor the series, streaming platform Max released never-before-seen deleted footage and five hours of behind-the-scenes content. Free episodes of the series will also be available through on-demand cable platforms with select providers, and the first two episodes of the show are streaming for free on Max’s YouTube page. The official “The Sopranos” anniversary date is January 10.
“‘The Sopranos’ left an indelible imprint on the global entertainment culture and was instrumental in defining HBO as the destination for groundbreaking, award-winning programming,” Zach Enterlin, executive VP of brand, content and creative of streaming marketing for HBO and Max said in a press statement. “The many ways we will honor this...
- 1/8/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
[Editor‘s Note: The following story contains major spoilers for “The Sopranos.”]
Michael Imperioli is opening up about the most “difficult” scenes to film for “The Sopranos.”
Imperioli starred as Christopher Moltisanti in the acclaimed HBO series. His character was murdered by Tony (James Gandolfini) in the final season, but Imperioli does not count his onscreen death as the most “brutal” sequence to film.
“That wasn’t really brutal at all, I’ll be honest with you,” Imperioli told The Guardian. “When we shot it, it wasn’t my last day either because we shot out of sequence. The most brutal, difficult stuff for me is when Christopher had to be physically abusive with Adriana [Drea de Matteo], for obvious reasons.”
He continued, “On a technical level, you’re trying to be really careful so you don’t hurt the person. But having to get to that point of violence towards a woman, you have to go to some nasty places to get there.
Michael Imperioli is opening up about the most “difficult” scenes to film for “The Sopranos.”
Imperioli starred as Christopher Moltisanti in the acclaimed HBO series. His character was murdered by Tony (James Gandolfini) in the final season, but Imperioli does not count his onscreen death as the most “brutal” sequence to film.
“That wasn’t really brutal at all, I’ll be honest with you,” Imperioli told The Guardian. “When we shot it, it wasn’t my last day either because we shot out of sequence. The most brutal, difficult stuff for me is when Christopher had to be physically abusive with Adriana [Drea de Matteo], for obvious reasons.”
He continued, “On a technical level, you’re trying to be really careful so you don’t hurt the person. But having to get to that point of violence towards a woman, you have to go to some nasty places to get there.
- 8/14/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Steve Buscemi has been in some of the best films and television series out there, from "Reservoir Dogs" to "Boardwalk Empire." His work spans a multitude of genres, but many of his most notable roles have a single through-line: violence. Buscemi has been cast as many a villainous character in gritty crime dramas, but in more recent years, the actor has moved largely into voice acting for children's animated features like "Boss Baby" or comedic shows like "Miracle Workers" and "Bupkis." What triggered this major career change for Buscemi? As it turns out, one of the best television shows of all time caused the actor to lose his appetite for on-screen bloodshed.
Although he had only a minor recurring role in "The Sopranos," Buscemi was instrumental in the series. Not only was his character a major part of Tony and Christopher's past and one of the show's best characters,...
Although he had only a minor recurring role in "The Sopranos," Buscemi was instrumental in the series. Not only was his character a major part of Tony and Christopher's past and one of the show's best characters,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Updated, July 5: Michael Imperioli returned to Instagram to clarify his comments forbidding “bigots and homophobes” to watch his filmography. Imperioli is now stating that the post was “satirical” and meant to showcase the absurdity of discrimination as a whole.
“After turning down invitations to appear on various news programs, I thought it best just to clarify,” Imperioli wrote. “The post referred to here was a satirical and symbolic take on where blatantly discriminatory Supreme Court decisions are taking us as a nation: into utter division and possibly far worse. I believe in religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the right for individuals to pursue happiness. I also believe in the separation of church and state as stated in the First Amendment. I believe that all people regardless of race, religion, color, creed, gender or sexuality are entitled to freedom, equality, rights and protection under the laws of our nation.
“After turning down invitations to appear on various news programs, I thought it best just to clarify,” Imperioli wrote. “The post referred to here was a satirical and symbolic take on where blatantly discriminatory Supreme Court decisions are taking us as a nation: into utter division and possibly far worse. I believe in religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the right for individuals to pursue happiness. I also believe in the separation of church and state as stated in the First Amendment. I believe that all people regardless of race, religion, color, creed, gender or sexuality are entitled to freedom, equality, rights and protection under the laws of our nation.
- 7/5/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa are dissecting “The Sopranos” now on Max.
The former series co-stars host podcast “Talking Sopranos,” which looks back at every episode of the beloved David Chase-led mafia series. The podcast began in April 2020 with Imperioli and Schirripa reexamining the series with guest stars ranging from Lorraine Bracco to David Chase. The podcast concluded in December 2021 after 91 episodes a bestselling book, titled “Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of ‘The Sopranos.'” An extended version of the podcast, including a bonus episode on prequel film “The Many Saints of Newark,” now debuts on Max.
Imperioli played Christopher Moltisanti, the nephew and confidante of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), in the Emmy-winning HBO series. Schirripa later joined the cast as Bobby Bacala, Tony’s enforcer and later brother-in-law.
“Talking Sopranos” features the hosts and special guests from the show’s cast and crew in spirited...
The former series co-stars host podcast “Talking Sopranos,” which looks back at every episode of the beloved David Chase-led mafia series. The podcast began in April 2020 with Imperioli and Schirripa reexamining the series with guest stars ranging from Lorraine Bracco to David Chase. The podcast concluded in December 2021 after 91 episodes a bestselling book, titled “Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of ‘The Sopranos.'” An extended version of the podcast, including a bonus episode on prequel film “The Many Saints of Newark,” now debuts on Max.
Imperioli played Christopher Moltisanti, the nephew and confidante of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), in the Emmy-winning HBO series. Schirripa later joined the cast as Bobby Bacala, Tony’s enforcer and later brother-in-law.
“Talking Sopranos” features the hosts and special guests from the show’s cast and crew in spirited...
- 5/25/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It took Aubrey Plaza close to two decades to finish “The Sopranos.”
The “White Lotus” Season 2 actress starred opposite “Sopranos” alum Michael Imperioli but had not seen the iconic HBO mafia series’ finale until she recently binged the show with “New Girl” and “Minx” star Jake Johnson.
“I’m shook,” Plaza told Vanity Fair of finally watching the polarizing “The Sopranos” series finale. “Yesterday I was like, ’Oh my God, what do you think happened?’ And [Jake] was like, ‘I don’t know but I was crying,’ and I was like, ‘I was crying too.’ I was like, ‘This is ridiculous, that we’re going through “Sopranos” finale stuff.'”
Even though “The Sopranos” is streaming on HBO platform Max, Plaza still purchased the entire show on iTunes, to husband Jeff Baena’s dismay. Plaza cited the frustrating aspect of trying to navigate streamers and keeping track of what’s available.
The “White Lotus” Season 2 actress starred opposite “Sopranos” alum Michael Imperioli but had not seen the iconic HBO mafia series’ finale until she recently binged the show with “New Girl” and “Minx” star Jake Johnson.
“I’m shook,” Plaza told Vanity Fair of finally watching the polarizing “The Sopranos” series finale. “Yesterday I was like, ’Oh my God, what do you think happened?’ And [Jake] was like, ‘I don’t know but I was crying,’ and I was like, ‘I was crying too.’ I was like, ‘This is ridiculous, that we’re going through “Sopranos” finale stuff.'”
Even though “The Sopranos” is streaming on HBO platform Max, Plaza still purchased the entire show on iTunes, to husband Jeff Baena’s dismay. Plaza cited the frustrating aspect of trying to navigate streamers and keeping track of what’s available.
- 5/22/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
There are casual TV fans – the kind of people who are occasionally reminded of an old favorite show and fondly think ‘I used to love that’ but then get back on with wood-staining the garden fence, filling in their tax return or whatever demands adult life is currently making of them – and then there are the TV fans who don’t need reminding of their old favorite shows because they’re currently midway through their fifth Battlestar Galactica go-around while moderating several BSG r/television subreddits and crocheting a replica Saul Tigh eye patch.
The TV rewatch podcast is here for both types of listener – they’re a fun whoosh of nostalgia for the first, and the chance to finally get behind-the-scenes answers to burning questions for the second. Most of all, they’re a good time in the company of pals and a great excuse to revisit an old favorite.
The TV rewatch podcast is here for both types of listener – they’re a fun whoosh of nostalgia for the first, and the chance to finally get behind-the-scenes answers to burning questions for the second. Most of all, they’re a good time in the company of pals and a great excuse to revisit an old favorite.
- 4/13/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
"The Sopranos" cast are all New Jersey icons now, but only one of them was before the series premiered. That was Steven Van Zandt, aka "Little Steven," of the E Street Band. Van Zandt is one of the band's guitarists, alongside Patti Scialfa, Nils Lofgren, and of course the Boss himself Bruce Springsteen. During their hiatus in the '90s, Van Zandt found a new gig on TV even though he had never acted before.
In 1997, Van Zandt gave a speech introducing The Rascals before they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "The Sopranos" creator David Chase saw this routine and contacted Van Zandt about appearing on his show. Van Zandt had previously conceived of the character Silvio Dante, a former hitman turned club owner. So, they added the character to Tony Soprano's crew. Thanks to budget concerns, the luxurious '50s-style establishment that Van...
In 1997, Van Zandt gave a speech introducing The Rascals before they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "The Sopranos" creator David Chase saw this routine and contacted Van Zandt about appearing on his show. Van Zandt had previously conceived of the character Silvio Dante, a former hitman turned club owner. So, they added the character to Tony Soprano's crew. Thanks to budget concerns, the luxurious '50s-style establishment that Van...
- 2/25/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Michael Imperioli has announced he’s co-writing a film with his old boss, The Sopranos creator David Chase.
Imperioli appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday (27 October) to promote season two of the HBO series The White Lotus. That’s when he made first mention of the duo’s “mystery project”.
He also offered that Sopranos star Steve Schirripa, with whom he hosts the podcast Talking Sopranos, is taking part.
But that’s all Imperioli was willing to divulge.
“Yeah, we’re writing a movie together right now for me and Steve Schirripa. It’s a mystery project,” he said, projecting vagueness. “I can’t talk about it beyond that.”
Later he said: “David and I are writing it together. I can’t say what it’s about. But when it comes out, I’m gonna come here before anybody. I’m gonna come here and talk about it.
Imperioli appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday (27 October) to promote season two of the HBO series The White Lotus. That’s when he made first mention of the duo’s “mystery project”.
He also offered that Sopranos star Steve Schirripa, with whom he hosts the podcast Talking Sopranos, is taking part.
But that’s all Imperioli was willing to divulge.
“Yeah, we’re writing a movie together right now for me and Steve Schirripa. It’s a mystery project,” he said, projecting vagueness. “I can’t talk about it beyond that.”
Later he said: “David and I are writing it together. I can’t say what it’s about. But when it comes out, I’m gonna come here before anybody. I’m gonna come here and talk about it.
- 10/28/2022
- by Amanda Whiting
- The Independent - TV
Michael Imperioli has confirmed a film in the works with “The Sopranos” creator David Chase.
“The White Lotus” Season 2 star revealed that he is co-writing a feature with Chase that will also involve fellow “Sopranos” alum Steve Schirripa, who co-hosts viral podcast “Talking Sopranos” with Imperioli.
“Yeah, we’re writing a movie together right now for me and Steve Schirripa. It’s a mystery project,” Imperioli said on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” about reuniting with Emmy winner Chase. “I can’t talk about it beyond that.”
He added, “David and I are writing it together. I can’t say what it’s about. But when it comes out, I’m gonna come here. Before anybody, I’m gonna come here and talk about it.”
Some fans have speculated that the film will be part of the expanding “Sopranos” cinematic universe on the heels of prequel movie “The Many Saints of Newark.
“The White Lotus” Season 2 star revealed that he is co-writing a feature with Chase that will also involve fellow “Sopranos” alum Steve Schirripa, who co-hosts viral podcast “Talking Sopranos” with Imperioli.
“Yeah, we’re writing a movie together right now for me and Steve Schirripa. It’s a mystery project,” Imperioli said on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” about reuniting with Emmy winner Chase. “I can’t talk about it beyond that.”
He added, “David and I are writing it together. I can’t say what it’s about. But when it comes out, I’m gonna come here. Before anybody, I’m gonna come here and talk about it.”
Some fans have speculated that the film will be part of the expanding “Sopranos” cinematic universe on the heels of prequel movie “The Many Saints of Newark.
- 10/28/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Tony Hale’s character development was certainly arrested while filming “The Sopranos.”
During a small role as Uncle Junior’s (Dominic Chianese) nurse oncologist in the 2001 episode “Second Opinion,” Hale recalled his hands “violently shaking” on set.
“I’ll never forget on ‘The Sopranos’ — because of my anxiety, my nerves will manifest itself in my hands; my hands will start shaking,” Hale said on SiriusXM’s “Pop Culture Spotlight With Jessica Shaw” talk show. “And I was a nurse oncologist to Uncle Junior, and I’ll never forget my hands were violently shaking about to put a tube into his arm.”
The “Mysterious Benedict Society” actor continued, “Can you imagine Uncle Junior, ‘Who’s this guy giving me chemo treatments and his hands are violently shaking against my skin?'”
Hale completed the scene “by the grace of God,” and two years later, landed his breakout role as Buster Bluth on “Arrested Development.
During a small role as Uncle Junior’s (Dominic Chianese) nurse oncologist in the 2001 episode “Second Opinion,” Hale recalled his hands “violently shaking” on set.
“I’ll never forget on ‘The Sopranos’ — because of my anxiety, my nerves will manifest itself in my hands; my hands will start shaking,” Hale said on SiriusXM’s “Pop Culture Spotlight With Jessica Shaw” talk show. “And I was a nurse oncologist to Uncle Junior, and I’ll never forget my hands were violently shaking about to put a tube into his arm.”
The “Mysterious Benedict Society” actor continued, “Can you imagine Uncle Junior, ‘Who’s this guy giving me chemo treatments and his hands are violently shaking against my skin?'”
Hale completed the scene “by the grace of God,” and two years later, landed his breakout role as Buster Bluth on “Arrested Development.
- 10/27/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Some of the most riveting scenes in "The Sopranos" have nothing to do with La Casa Nostra. Rather, it's the moments when Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) is on the couch with his psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco). It's usually a writing cheat to have your characters directly say their feelings aloud, but it worked in "The Sopranos" because of the therapeutic setting.
Since Melfi was Tony's therapist, she kept a distance from his personal life. Psychiatric practitioners have to do that, and it's an especially good idea when your patient is a crime boss. This meant that despite Bracco being part of the show's cast for its entire six season run, the vast majority of her scenes are with Gandolfini. Since the Tony's therapy scenes were a regular feature of the show, the cast and crew developed a go-to method for shooting them.
Bracco, like most of the "Sopranos" cast,...
Since Melfi was Tony's therapist, she kept a distance from his personal life. Psychiatric practitioners have to do that, and it's an especially good idea when your patient is a crime boss. This meant that despite Bracco being part of the show's cast for its entire six season run, the vast majority of her scenes are with Gandolfini. Since the Tony's therapy scenes were a regular feature of the show, the cast and crew developed a go-to method for shooting them.
Bracco, like most of the "Sopranos" cast,...
- 9/18/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
If you ever wondered how such a blatantly Irish kid landed the part of Aj in "The Sopranos," you aren't alone. The HBO series broke television convention in a lot of ways, particularly for its cinematic exploration of a mafioso's subconscious, but it was also known for its unexpected casting choices. Robert Iler never thought he would get a call back after his "Sopranos" audition, but his hilarious improvisation made him stand out from the other candidates. It didn't matter that Iler didn't look the part — he was a perfect fit.
When Iler's mother saw the other actors auditioning for Aj, she was sure that her son would never land the part. "It was a roomful of a hundred Italian kids, and they all had the slicked-back hair, leather jacket, and they were trying to be like 'The Sopranos.' Little Italian mob guys," Iler recalled (via Woke Up...
When Iler's mother saw the other actors auditioning for Aj, she was sure that her son would never land the part. "It was a roomful of a hundred Italian kids, and they all had the slicked-back hair, leather jacket, and they were trying to be like 'The Sopranos.' Little Italian mob guys," Iler recalled (via Woke Up...
- 9/16/2022
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
For those who like some reading with their gabagool, "Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos" provides a comprehensive collection of memories and insights from the cast and crew of one of the greatest TV drama series of all time. The book was inspired by the robust success of their definitive and thorough re-visit podcast "Talking Sopranos," the groundbreaking HBO series' stars Michael Imperioli (who plays Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri) and brings incisive and often surprising behind-the-scenes history of the show's 86 episodes. Trending often in the HBO streaming app, "The Sopranos" remains one of the most binged TV shows fifteen years after its final episode aired in June of 2007.
In the book, casting director Georgianne Walken remembers how mesmerized she was by the incredible memory of showrunner David Chase, who incorporated his lifelong fascination with the mafia into the show's observation of an Italian-American mobster,...
In the book, casting director Georgianne Walken remembers how mesmerized she was by the incredible memory of showrunner David Chase, who incorporated his lifelong fascination with the mafia into the show's observation of an Italian-American mobster,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
Lin-Manuel Miranda fondly remembers that time he was on “The Sopranos” — just don’t call his appearance a cameo.
Miranda, who appeared as a bellhop in Season 6 of the Emmy-winning HBO series, explained that the very minor role was intimidating back in the day.
“I went on lots of voiceover auditions and acting auditions, and the only thing I booked was ‘The Sopranos,’ as a bellboy; I say, ‘I don’t know’ twice,” Miranda told Judd Apatow for Apatow’s latest book “Sicker in the Head: More Conversations About Life and Comedy,” available March 29. “I’m so green you can see me look down at my mark. Watch it if you get a chance, because now people are like ‘Lin-Manuel’s cameo on ‘The Sopranos’!’ It wasn’t a cameo. I wasn’t even in the union yet.”
Miranda appears in the 15th episode of Season 6, “Remember When,” as an...
Miranda, who appeared as a bellhop in Season 6 of the Emmy-winning HBO series, explained that the very minor role was intimidating back in the day.
“I went on lots of voiceover auditions and acting auditions, and the only thing I booked was ‘The Sopranos,’ as a bellboy; I say, ‘I don’t know’ twice,” Miranda told Judd Apatow for Apatow’s latest book “Sicker in the Head: More Conversations About Life and Comedy,” available March 29. “I’m so green you can see me look down at my mark. Watch it if you get a chance, because now people are like ‘Lin-Manuel’s cameo on ‘The Sopranos’!’ It wasn’t a cameo. I wasn’t even in the union yet.”
Miranda appears in the 15th episode of Season 6, “Remember When,” as an...
- 3/23/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
[Editor’s Note: The following story contains spoilers for “The Sopranos.”]
Fans of “The Sopranos” will recall the abrupt and rather unceremonious exit of Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) in Season 6, Episode 20, “The Blue Comet.” After being berated by her colleagues at a dinner party, Dr. Melfi decides to sever ties with mobster Tony Soprano, for whom she’s served as a therapist for the entirety of the show.
But, as revealed on a recent episode of the “Talking Sopranos” podcast, Oscar- and Emmy-nominee Lorraine Bracco said she felt unsatisfied with her how her character departed from the series. (Via Deadline.)
“I just felt that [creator David Chase] wanted me to get rid of [Tony Soprano]. I would have liked for it to have been more meaningful,” she told the podcast’s hosts, “Sopranos” stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa. “I mean, I think she cared for Tony. Even though he was a f**k-up and maybe he was never going to really straighten out…...
Fans of “The Sopranos” will recall the abrupt and rather unceremonious exit of Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) in Season 6, Episode 20, “The Blue Comet.” After being berated by her colleagues at a dinner party, Dr. Melfi decides to sever ties with mobster Tony Soprano, for whom she’s served as a therapist for the entirety of the show.
But, as revealed on a recent episode of the “Talking Sopranos” podcast, Oscar- and Emmy-nominee Lorraine Bracco said she felt unsatisfied with her how her character departed from the series. (Via Deadline.)
“I just felt that [creator David Chase] wanted me to get rid of [Tony Soprano]. I would have liked for it to have been more meaningful,” she told the podcast’s hosts, “Sopranos” stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa. “I mean, I think she cared for Tony. Even though he was a f**k-up and maybe he was never going to really straighten out…...
- 11/27/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
On a November 21 episode of the podcast Talking Sopranos, longtime Sopranos cast member Lorraine Bracco addressed her discontent with how her character, Dr. Jennifer Melfi, exited the iconic HBO series.
“I just felt that [creator David Chase] wanted me to get rid of [Tony Soprano]. I would have liked for it to have been more meaningful,” the Oscar-nominated actress told the podcast’s hosts, The Sopranos alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa. “I mean, I think she cared for Tony. Even though he was a f**k-up and maybe he was never going to really straighten out…I think she really cared for him. You don’t spend seven years with someone and discard them. I felt bad about that.”
Dr. Melfi made her final appearance on The Sopranos in the series’ penultimate episode, “The Blue Comet,” unceremoniously cutting ties with her longtime client from the New Jersey mob, after being...
“I just felt that [creator David Chase] wanted me to get rid of [Tony Soprano]. I would have liked for it to have been more meaningful,” the Oscar-nominated actress told the podcast’s hosts, The Sopranos alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa. “I mean, I think she cared for Tony. Even though he was a f**k-up and maybe he was never going to really straighten out…I think she really cared for him. You don’t spend seven years with someone and discard them. I felt bad about that.”
Dr. Melfi made her final appearance on The Sopranos in the series’ penultimate episode, “The Blue Comet,” unceremoniously cutting ties with her longtime client from the New Jersey mob, after being...
- 11/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lorraine Bracco was thoroughly unhappy over the way her iconic character departed The Sopranos in the show’s final season.
Recently visiting Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, the actress who starred as therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi revealed her displeasure over her final scene, which occurred with Tony (James Gandolfini).
In the classic HBO show’s penultimate episode, “The Blue Comet,” Melfi while at a dinner party with colleagues is made aware of a study that claims sociopaths take advantage of talk therapy. Looking into the matter on her own, Melfi is convinced of ...
Recently visiting Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, the actress who starred as therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi revealed her displeasure over her final scene, which occurred with Tony (James Gandolfini).
In the classic HBO show’s penultimate episode, “The Blue Comet,” Melfi while at a dinner party with colleagues is made aware of a study that claims sociopaths take advantage of talk therapy. Looking into the matter on her own, Melfi is convinced of ...
- 11/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Lorraine Bracco was thoroughly unhappy over the way her iconic character departed The Sopranos in the show’s final season.
Recently visiting Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, the actress who starred as therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi revealed her displeasure over her final scene, which occurred with Tony (James Gandolfini).
In the classic HBO show’s penultimate episode, “The Blue Comet,” Melfi while at a dinner party with colleagues is made aware of a study that claims sociopaths take advantage of talk therapy. Looking into the matter on her own, Melfi is convinced of ...
Recently visiting Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, the actress who starred as therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi revealed her displeasure over her final scene, which occurred with Tony (James Gandolfini).
In the classic HBO show’s penultimate episode, “The Blue Comet,” Melfi while at a dinner party with colleagues is made aware of a study that claims sociopaths take advantage of talk therapy. Looking into the matter on her own, Melfi is convinced of ...
- 11/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Sopranos” actors Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli have reignited conversations around the Emmy-winning HBO drama series thanks to their popular “Talking Sopranos” podcast, and now they’ve published a book-length oral history of the show under the title “Woke Up This Morning.” The book includes an anecdote from series guest star Peter Riegert in which it’s revealed the lengths James Gandolfini went to protect him from acting in an unwanted nude scene (via Insider). Riegert starred as Assemblyman Ronald Zellman on the third and fourth seasons of “The Sopranos.”
“I show up at the [table] read and find out what I was going to be doing,” Riegert said of preparing for the seventh episode of Season 4. “The scene was Tony beating the living shit out of me with a belt, but in the scene description, it’s written that he pulls my underwear off…I was going to be naked.
“I show up at the [table] read and find out what I was going to be doing,” Riegert said of preparing for the seventh episode of Season 4. “The scene was Tony beating the living shit out of me with a belt, but in the scene description, it’s written that he pulls my underwear off…I was going to be naked.
- 11/16/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Michael Imperioli is adding his voice to another project.
The Sopranos star, who narrates feature prequel The Many Saints of Newark and co-hosts his own Talking Sopranos podcast, is to host and exec produce Kerouac and Me.
The audio project, first revealed by Deadline in August, comes from authors and podcast hots Dave Wedge and Casey Sherman, who struck a deal with The Jack Kerouac Estate.
Kerouac and Me, which is based on the writings of the beat icon, will see stars of music, film, television, literature, politics, sports and business share in-depth stories of how the writer inspired their work. It will also feature newly unearthed, never-before-heard audio recordings of Kerouac at the height of his creative powers.
“Jack Kerouac changed my life,” said Imperioli, who will lead interviews and tell his own stories of how the novelist helped him.
Kerouac and Me was created by New York...
The Sopranos star, who narrates feature prequel The Many Saints of Newark and co-hosts his own Talking Sopranos podcast, is to host and exec produce Kerouac and Me.
The audio project, first revealed by Deadline in August, comes from authors and podcast hots Dave Wedge and Casey Sherman, who struck a deal with The Jack Kerouac Estate.
Kerouac and Me, which is based on the writings of the beat icon, will see stars of music, film, television, literature, politics, sports and business share in-depth stories of how the writer inspired their work. It will also feature newly unearthed, never-before-heard audio recordings of Kerouac at the height of his creative powers.
“Jack Kerouac changed my life,” said Imperioli, who will lead interviews and tell his own stories of how the novelist helped him.
Kerouac and Me was created by New York...
- 10/12/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers for The Many Saints of Newark.]
When Michael Imperioli made the decision to reprise his iconic Sopranos character in The Many Saints of Newark, he had no idea his understanding of Christopher Moltisanti would be forever altered.
With the beloved HBO Mafia drama still being a major force in his life thanks to Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast Imperioli co-hosts with fellow series alum Steve Schirripa, the veteran actor knew there was a massive appetite for the show and characters. So, when creator-writer David Chase brought him the script for The Many Saints of Newark, Imperioli told The Hollywood Reporter, he was immediately interested in the surprising cameo as narrator.
“For me, it was ...
When Michael Imperioli made the decision to reprise his iconic Sopranos character in The Many Saints of Newark, he had no idea his understanding of Christopher Moltisanti would be forever altered.
With the beloved HBO Mafia drama still being a major force in his life thanks to Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast Imperioli co-hosts with fellow series alum Steve Schirripa, the veteran actor knew there was a massive appetite for the show and characters. So, when creator-writer David Chase brought him the script for The Many Saints of Newark, Imperioli told The Hollywood Reporter, he was immediately interested in the surprising cameo as narrator.
“For me, it was ...
- 10/4/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers for The Many Saints of Newark.]
When Michael Imperioli made the decision to reprise his iconic Sopranos character in The Many Saints of Newark, he had no idea his understanding of Christopher Moltisanti would be forever altered.
With the beloved HBO Mafia drama still being a major force in his life thanks to Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast Imperioli co-hosts with fellow series alum Steve Schirripa, the veteran actor knew there was a massive appetite for the show and characters. So, when creator-writer David Chase brought him the script for The Many Saints of Newark, Imperioli told The Hollywood Reporter, he was immediately interested in the surprising cameo as narrator.
“For me, it was ...
When Michael Imperioli made the decision to reprise his iconic Sopranos character in The Many Saints of Newark, he had no idea his understanding of Christopher Moltisanti would be forever altered.
With the beloved HBO Mafia drama still being a major force in his life thanks to Talking Sopranos, the popular podcast Imperioli co-hosts with fellow series alum Steve Schirripa, the veteran actor knew there was a massive appetite for the show and characters. So, when creator-writer David Chase brought him the script for The Many Saints of Newark, Imperioli told The Hollywood Reporter, he was immediately interested in the surprising cameo as narrator.
“For me, it was ...
- 10/4/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Sopranos” is back in a huge way thanks to pandemic streaming, the upcoming prequel film “The Many Saints of Newark,” and various show-devoted podcasts such as Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa’s popular “Talking Sopranos” series. Schirripa recently shared with Insider one of the more memorable set moments from making “The Sopranos.” During the filming of one fourth season episode, cast members James Gandolfini and Michael Imperioli had to be chained to a tree because they got too drunk before shooting. The production required the two actors to stand close to the edge of a cliff, which was made risky because they were inebriated.
“On the break, while they set up the lights, Michael and Jim [Gandolfini] drank a bottle of Wild Turkey,” Schirripa said. “They were so drunk that they had to chain their legs to a tree, because they were afraid they were going to fall off the cliff.
“On the break, while they set up the lights, Michael and Jim [Gandolfini] drank a bottle of Wild Turkey,” Schirripa said. “They were so drunk that they had to chain their legs to a tree, because they were afraid they were going to fall off the cliff.
- 9/10/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Tim Daly had several memorable scenes as J.T. Dolan in The Sopranos, but his favorite is his character’s saddest moment.
The Wings star stopped by the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his character’s funny, but mostly sad moments.
Daly played J.T. Dolan, a down-on-his-luck screenwriter, who is a recovering drug addict and compulsive gambler. He befriends (at least for a moment) fellow recovering addict Christopher Moltisanti.
Daly was pals with series creator David Chase and even screened the pilot when HBO picked it up, the actor said of ...
The Wings star stopped by the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his character’s funny, but mostly sad moments.
Daly played J.T. Dolan, a down-on-his-luck screenwriter, who is a recovering drug addict and compulsive gambler. He befriends (at least for a moment) fellow recovering addict Christopher Moltisanti.
Daly was pals with series creator David Chase and even screened the pilot when HBO picked it up, the actor said of ...
- 8/30/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tim Daly had several memorable scenes as J.T. Dolan in The Sopranos, but his favorite is his character’s saddest moment.
The Wings star stopped by the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his character’s funny, but mostly sad moments.
Daly played J.T. Dolan, a down-on-his-luck screenwriter, who is a recovering drug addict and compulsive gambler. He befriends (at least for a moment) fellow recovering addict Christopher Moltisanti.
Daly was pals with series creator David Chase and even screened the pilot when HBO picked it up, the actor said of ...
The Wings star stopped by the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his character’s funny, but mostly sad moments.
Daly played J.T. Dolan, a down-on-his-luck screenwriter, who is a recovering drug addict and compulsive gambler. He befriends (at least for a moment) fellow recovering addict Christopher Moltisanti.
Daly was pals with series creator David Chase and even screened the pilot when HBO picked it up, the actor said of ...
- 8/30/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Robert Patrick was the latest guest on Michael Imperioli and Steven Schirripa’s “Talking Sopranos” podcast (via Uproxx), and he told a memorable story of performing a beatdown scene with the late James Gandolfini during his three-episode arc as Davey Scatino in the show’s second season. Patrick’s character was a gambling addict and childhood friend of Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano.
“I had never met Mr. Gandolfini,” Patrick said. “I am out front on a bench smoking a cigarette with Jimmy after we’d just done this read through. And we’re trying to get to know each other a little bit because we’re supposed to be high school buddies. As the conversation was winding up, I said to him, ‘You know the scene where you come to get your money, you better bring your fucking A-game.’ And he looked at me and said, ‘Oh, I’ll bring my fucking A-game.
“I had never met Mr. Gandolfini,” Patrick said. “I am out front on a bench smoking a cigarette with Jimmy after we’d just done this read through. And we’re trying to get to know each other a little bit because we’re supposed to be high school buddies. As the conversation was winding up, I said to him, ‘You know the scene where you come to get your money, you better bring your fucking A-game.’ And he looked at me and said, ‘Oh, I’ll bring my fucking A-game.
- 8/17/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Robert Patrick made it a point to get under James Gandolfini’s skin right away to ensure his character’s beating in an early, classic Sopranos episode would be intense.
The Davey Scatino actor appeared on the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his pathetic character’s three episodes, starting with “The Happy Wanderer” (season two, episode six).
Patrick shared a great anecdote about his first day on the set and how he pushed Gandolfini’s buttons on purpose, which was advice from his acting coach.
“...
The Davey Scatino actor appeared on the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his pathetic character’s three episodes, starting with “The Happy Wanderer” (season two, episode six).
Patrick shared a great anecdote about his first day on the set and how he pushed Gandolfini’s buttons on purpose, which was advice from his acting coach.
“...
- 8/16/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Robert Patrick made it a point to get under James Gandolfini’s skin right away to ensure his character’s beating in an early, classic Sopranos episode would be intense.
The Davey Scatino actor appeared on the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his pathetic character’s three episodes, starting with “The Happy Wanderer” (season 2, episode 6).
Patrick shared a great anecdote about his first day on the set and how he pushed Gandolfini’s buttons on purpose, which was advice from his acting coach.
“...
The Davey Scatino actor appeared on the most recent installment of the popular Talking Sopranos podcast hosted by show alums Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, where he discussed his pathetic character’s three episodes, starting with “The Happy Wanderer” (season 2, episode 6).
Patrick shared a great anecdote about his first day on the set and how he pushed Gandolfini’s buttons on purpose, which was advice from his acting coach.
“...
- 8/16/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO Apparently Paid James Gandolfini a Ton of Money to Not Join ‘The Office’ After Steve Carell Left
We already knew the late, great James Gandolfini, best known for his work on HBO’s The Sopranos, was in the running to join NBC’s The Office when Steve Carell left the show. What we didn’t know, however, was that HBO paid Gandolfini $3 million not to take the part. In a recent episode of the Talking Sopranos […]
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- 7/15/2021
- by Vanessa Armstrong
- Slash Film
While James Gandolfini will always be best remembered as Tony Soprano, the late actor’s proximity to becoming another beloved TV character was closer than many realize.
The “Sopranos” star was apparently offered the role of Michael Scott’s replacement on “The Office” in 2011 after Steve Carell left the NBC comedy series. However, HBO paid Gandolfini $3 million to turn down the role.
That’s all according to Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, Gandolfini’s former “Sopranos” co-stars who host a podcast together called “Talking Sopranos.” On Monday’s episode, during an interview with Ricky Gervais, star of the U.K. version of “The Office,” Schirripa talked about the previously unknown “Office” offer.
“I think before James Spader and after Carell, they offered Jim, I want to say, $4 million to play him for the season — and HBO paid him $3 million not to do it. That’s a fact,” Schirripa, who played...
The “Sopranos” star was apparently offered the role of Michael Scott’s replacement on “The Office” in 2011 after Steve Carell left the NBC comedy series. However, HBO paid Gandolfini $3 million to turn down the role.
That’s all according to Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, Gandolfini’s former “Sopranos” co-stars who host a podcast together called “Talking Sopranos.” On Monday’s episode, during an interview with Ricky Gervais, star of the U.K. version of “The Office,” Schirripa talked about the previously unknown “Office” offer.
“I think before James Spader and after Carell, they offered Jim, I want to say, $4 million to play him for the season — and HBO paid him $3 million not to do it. That’s a fact,” Schirripa, who played...
- 7/15/2021
- by Ashley Turner
- The Wrap
If you’re a fan of “The Office,” you know that after Steve Carell left the series, the show found it difficult to replace him, often relying on guest stars to help carry the load. Well, eventually, the show landed on James Spader to guest star in a string of episodes, but before that, according to the hosts of the Talking Sopranos podcast, James Gandolfini was in line to appear.
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- 7/15/2021
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
The most recent episode of the “Talking Sopranos” podcast finds hosts and “The Sopranos” actors Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa dropping a bombshell on guest Ricky Gervais. According to the actors behind Christopher Moltisanti and Bobby Baccalieri, HBO paid “Sopranos” lead star James Gandolfini a whopping $3 million not to appear on NBC’s sitcom “The Office.” The series was the U.S. remake of Gervais’ BBC comedy of the same name.
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him,” Gandolfini told Gervais (via Insider). “Did you know that?”
Schirripa added, “I think before James Spader and after [Steve] Carell, they offered [Gandolfini], I want to say, $4 million to play him for the season — and HBO paid him $3 million not to do it. That’s a fact.”
When Carell decided to leave “The Office” at the end of season seven, high profile guest stars such as James Spader joined...
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him,” Gandolfini told Gervais (via Insider). “Did you know that?”
Schirripa added, “I think before James Spader and after [Steve] Carell, they offered [Gandolfini], I want to say, $4 million to play him for the season — and HBO paid him $3 million not to do it. That’s a fact.”
When Carell decided to leave “The Office” at the end of season seven, high profile guest stars such as James Spader joined...
- 7/15/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
James Gandolfini as the head of The Office? Yep, it almost happened! A recent episode of the Talking Sopranos podcast revealed that HBO paid the actor $3 million to turn down the role that would've served as Steve Carell's replacement once he left The Office. During the recent episode, co-hosts Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, who played Christopher Moltisanti…...
- 7/15/2021
- by Gaius Bolling
- JoBlo.com
It was the easiest $3 million James Gandolfini ever made.
A recent episode of the Talking Sopranos podcast saw co-hosts Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa (aka Christopher Moltisanti and Bobby Baccalieri on The Sopranos) reveal that James Gandolfini was paid $3 million to turn down a role as the new boss in The Office.
The story came up during a conversation with Ricky Gervais, who created the original UK version of The Office.
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him [Steve Carell], did you know that?” Imperioli said.
The story goes like this: Several years after The Sopranos ended, NBC needed an impact replacement for Steve Carell’s departure from The Office.
Schirripa claimed NBC offered Gandolfini $4 million dollars for one season.
But HBO paid him $3 million not to do it.
“Jim was going to do it because he hadn’t worked and it was a number...
A recent episode of the Talking Sopranos podcast saw co-hosts Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa (aka Christopher Moltisanti and Bobby Baccalieri on The Sopranos) reveal that James Gandolfini was paid $3 million to turn down a role as the new boss in The Office.
The story came up during a conversation with Ricky Gervais, who created the original UK version of The Office.
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him [Steve Carell], did you know that?” Imperioli said.
The story goes like this: Several years after The Sopranos ended, NBC needed an impact replacement for Steve Carell’s departure from The Office.
Schirripa claimed NBC offered Gandolfini $4 million dollars for one season.
But HBO paid him $3 million not to do it.
“Jim was going to do it because he hadn’t worked and it was a number...
- 7/15/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa say that James Gandolfini was paid millions to not supersede Steve Carell following his departure from NBC’s The Office.
Imperioli and Schirripa spoke about the reported deal during the latest episode of their Talking Sopranos podcast, which featured guest Ricky Gervais. The star of the original U.K. Office series offered praise and appreciation for Carell, who he said “put his life on hold for seven years,” when Imperioli interjected.
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him [Steve Carell], did you know that?” he said.
Gervais wasn’t familiar with ...
Imperioli and Schirripa spoke about the reported deal during the latest episode of their Talking Sopranos podcast, which featured guest Ricky Gervais. The star of the original U.K. Office series offered praise and appreciation for Carell, who he said “put his life on hold for seven years,” when Imperioli interjected.
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him [Steve Carell], did you know that?” he said.
Gervais wasn’t familiar with ...
- 7/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa say that James Gandolfini was paid millions to not supersede Steve Carell following his departure from NBC’s The Office.
Imperioli and Schirrip spoke about the reported deal during the latest episode of their Talking Sopranos podcast, which featured guest Ricky Gervais. The star of the original U.K. Office series offered praise and appreciation for Carell, who he said “put his life on hold for seven years,” when Imperioli interjected.
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him [Steve Carell], did you know that?” he said.
Gervais wasn’t familiar with ...
Imperioli and Schirrip spoke about the reported deal during the latest episode of their Talking Sopranos podcast, which featured guest Ricky Gervais. The star of the original U.K. Office series offered praise and appreciation for Carell, who he said “put his life on hold for seven years,” when Imperioli interjected.
“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him [Steve Carell], did you know that?” he said.
Gervais wasn’t familiar with ...
- 7/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Any actor would’ve killed to be on “The Sopranos” during its six-season run on HBO, so it’s not too surprising to hear Alec Baldwin tried his best to get cast on the series. What is surprising is the role Baldwin wanted to play. During a conversation with “Sopranos” co-stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa on the most recent episode of their “Talking Sopranos” podcast (via Deadline), Baldwin revealed he once cold-called “The Sopranos” production team and pitched them on casting him as Tony Soprano’s murderer. The pitch was made long before the infamous cut-to-black finale, which ended with Tony’s fate left in the balance.
“I called up whoever it was…and said…there’s only one man in this business who should come in, whack [James Gandolfini’s Tony], and ride off with [Edie Falco’s Carmela], and I am that man,” Baldwin said. “They were like,...
“I called up whoever it was…and said…there’s only one man in this business who should come in, whack [James Gandolfini’s Tony], and ride off with [Edie Falco’s Carmela], and I am that man,” Baldwin said. “They were like,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Alec Baldwin has revealed that he once pursued a major role on HBO’s critically acclaimed drama, The Sopranos.
The role the three-time Emmy winner hoped to bring to life was that of the man who kills New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), riding off into the sunset with his wife, Carmela (Edie Falco).
“I called up whoever it was…and said…there’s only one man in this business who should come in, whack Jimmy, and ride off with Edie, and I am that man,” the actor recalled, in conversation with Sopranos co-stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa on a recent episode of their Talking Sopranos podcast. “They were like, ‘Sure, great. We’ll add your name to the list of all the Irish actors who think that they should be on The Sopranos.”
Ultimately, Baldwin never got to make an appearance on the show, despite the...
The role the three-time Emmy winner hoped to bring to life was that of the man who kills New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), riding off into the sunset with his wife, Carmela (Edie Falco).
“I called up whoever it was…and said…there’s only one man in this business who should come in, whack Jimmy, and ride off with Edie, and I am that man,” the actor recalled, in conversation with Sopranos co-stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa on a recent episode of their Talking Sopranos podcast. “They were like, ‘Sure, great. We’ll add your name to the list of all the Irish actors who think that they should be on The Sopranos.”
Ultimately, Baldwin never got to make an appearance on the show, despite the...
- 6/1/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Alec Baldwin — like every other actor in town — wanted a piece of The Sopranos during the run of the iconic HBO mob series, and he even asked the production if he could play a vital character.
A superfan of the award-winning show, Baldwin on Sunday joined Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Robert “Bobby” Baccalieri Jr.) on their podcast, Talking Sopranos. There, the film and television star revealed that he made a play to get on the show, which neither of the series actors was aware occurred.
“I called up whoever it was, I forget, and said, ‘...
A superfan of the award-winning show, Baldwin on Sunday joined Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Robert “Bobby” Baccalieri Jr.) on their podcast, Talking Sopranos. There, the film and television star revealed that he made a play to get on the show, which neither of the series actors was aware occurred.
“I called up whoever it was, I forget, and said, ‘...
- 5/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alec Baldwin — like every other actor in town — wanted a piece of The Sopranos during the run of the iconic HBO mob series, and he even asked the production if he could play a vital character.
A superfan of the award-winning show, Baldwin on Sunday joined Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Robert “Bobby” Baccalieri Jr.) on their podcast, Talking Sopranos. There, the film and television star revealed that he made a play to get on the show, which neither of the series actors was aware occurred.
“I called up whoever it was, I forget, and said, ‘...
A superfan of the award-winning show, Baldwin on Sunday joined Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Robert “Bobby” Baccalieri Jr.) on their podcast, Talking Sopranos. There, the film and television star revealed that he made a play to get on the show, which neither of the series actors was aware occurred.
“I called up whoever it was, I forget, and said, ‘...
- 5/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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