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Even with great dramas like Succession and The Wire, The Sopranosremains one of the best TV drama shows of all time. From its iconic opening credits song to its deep examination of masculinity, culture and mental health – which TV rarely discussed openly in 1999 – The Sopranos redefined TV storytelling and character studies, inspiring later greats like Mad Men and Breaking Bad.

At the heart of The Sopranos is the concept of family and relationships, and the series puts its dynamic and deep characters into extraordinary situations. Whether it be mob boss family man Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) or Tony's erratic nephew Christoper Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli), The Sopranos has had some incredible episodes exploring its well-developed characters over its six-season run.

Updated on March 25, 2025, by Arthur Goyaz: The best episodes in The Sopranos stand out as brilliant character studies and dark fables of the criminal underworld. As one of the best TV dramas of all time,...

HBO’s The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time, shaping the landscape of modern TV storytelling. With the prequel film The Many Saints of Newark, fans received a fresh yet familarly tragic perspective on the beloved crime drama, once again.

Michael Imperioli and James Gandolfini in The Sopranos (Credit: HBO).

However, for Michael Imperioli, who portrayed Christopher Moltisanti, the experience of revisiting his iconic character brought an unsettling revelation about Christopher’s fate. It was related to his father, Dickie Moltisanti, who died in the way any fan of the show would edxpect.

Michael Imperioli realized his character was doomed from the start, due to The Many Saints of Newark The Sopranos – a still from Season 6 [Credit: HBO]

In The Many Saints of Newark, Imperioli reprised his role as Christopher, not in a traditional sense, but as the film’s eerie narrator from beyond the grave.

Daredevil: Born Again kicked off with a bang, and the latest episode will leave fans talking. The newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio reprise their roles as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin, respectively, in a continuation of the original Daredevil series. While fans might have been worried given that Daredevil previously went through some of the most iconic Daredevil stories, including "The Elektra Saga" and even put its own spin on the "Born Again" series that the Disney+ series draws its name from, the creators pulled from various corners of the Daredevil universe to craft this latest season.

Daredevil: Born Again features plenty of callbacks and Easter eggs from both the original Daredevil series and comics, but it also features some interesting nods and references to the larger MCU and the various heroes that occupy New York. From The Punisher,...

It’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role of Dr. Jennifer Melfi other than the brilliant Lorraine Bracco. Creator David Chase initially sought Bracco for the lead role, something she easily fit into with her Italian-American descent and her accent. Interestingly, she had played the wife of a mob boss in Goodfellas and didn’t want to play the same role again in The Sopranos.

Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

The female lead, Carmela Soprano, went to Edie Falco who was phenomenal in the role. However, she later admitted that if it were up to her she would’ve cast herself in the role of Dr. Melfi. While it is easy to see Falco’s reasoning for such a casting decision, the switched roles wouldn’t have worked for me.

The Sopranos star Edie Falco would’ve cast herself as Dr. Jennifer...

Some of the greatest stories ever told were told on "The Sopranos."

For six seasons, HBO broadcast the lives and deaths of the titular New Jersey family, led by mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), his conflicted and complicit wife Carmela (Edie Falco), his aimless, hot-headed nephew Christopher (Michael Imperioli), and his scheming uncle Junior (Dominic Chianese). While other crime shows portrayed criminals like these as cowboys conquering the new American frontier, series creator David Chase imagined them as tragic antiheroes, clinging to a fading world as the mundane and universal realities of life knocked them off their horses and into jail cells, nursing homes, and early graves.

Chase and co. made their series even more striking by having "The Sopranos" eschew serial-storytelling conventions of constantly progressing overarching plots and regular cliffhangers, instead approaching each episode as though it were a standalone story. The result was not only a monumental...

There's simply no performer quite like Colin Farrell's. Upon first look, he's a dashing lead capable of headlining epic blockbusters. However, beneath Farell's chiseled exterior lies a deeply idiosyncratic character actor willing to lose himself in any role. It's impossible to imagine cult classics like In Bruges or The Lobster without his unique screen presence. The Penguin has earned Farell the best reviews of his career, with some drawing comparisons to James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano. His range is unparalleled, yet he spent the early 2000s struggling to make an impact on the big screen. Thankfully, Stephen Spielberg was willing to take a risk and gave the actor his breakthrough with a deeply unconventional cyberpunk thriller.

Released in 2002, Minority Report thrusts viewers into a dystopian world teetering on the edge of fascism. Pre-Crime, an experimental program utilized to predict potential murders before they take place, has transformed Washington into a surveillance state.

Gangster films have become an identifiable piece of American and international pop culture. The study of the human condition through criminality continues to fascinate audiences worldwide as the need to understand why people turn to lives of crime somehow helps people better understand themselves. With tons of big-name hits in the genre, such as The Godfather, Goodfellas and Scarface, it's easy to see why fans love the genre.

However, there are plenty of incredible films in the genre that, for one reason or another, aren't quite talked about as much as the iconic staples of gangster cinema. Films like Lawless and The Drop are underrated gems that deserve their day in the sun. Needless to say, more prominent names in the genre constantly overshadow multiple brilliant gangster flicks.

Updated on March 17, 2025, by Robert Vaux: The gangster genre is durable, and there is no shortage of brilliant gangster movies that never quite received their due.

Having Michael Gandolfini as a scene partner on Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again has an extra layer of meaning for Vincent D’Onofrio, who as an East Coast-based actor had crossed paths with Michael’s father, James Gandolfini, a time or two.

“We spent some time together, James and I…,” D’Onofrio shared with TVLine of the Emmy-winning Sopranos front man who passed away in June 2013. (Fun fact: they both had roles in the 1993 rom-com Mr. Wonderful, starring Matt Dillon and Annabella Sciorra.)

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Daredevil: Born Againis off to a strong start, bringing back the best parts of the Defenders Saga as the official Marvel Cinematic Universe canon. Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock, a blind attorney who uses his enhanced senses and superior fighting skills to moonlight as the vigilante Daredevil. One year after giving up his superhero alter-ego, however, Matt finds himself drawn back into his old ways by the return of his old nemesis, Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. the Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio). With Fisk establishing his new regime as the mayor of New York City, everything that Matt worked so hard to defend seems to be on the verge of utter ruin.

While Born Again includes plenty of characters from Netflix's Daredevil, it also...

Seldom do actors steal the spotlight quite like James Gandolfini did. The man’s presence was enough to attract all the eyes in the room. He wasn’t just an actor, he was a force of nature and on the unfortunate date of June 19, 2013, he left the world, leaving a dent James Gandolfini-shaped hole in Hollywood. While it has been over a decade since he passed, his fans have stayed loyal to him all these years, keeping his memory alive, one The Sopranos re-watch after the next.

James Gandolfini in The Sopranos (1999-2007) | Credits: HBO

When he was alive, James Gandolfini loved interacting with his fans, but if you believe he was a “gentle giant,” The Sopranos creator David Chase has some news for you.

James Gandolfini was a complex man A still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

David Chase last spoke on the phone with James Gandolfini a month prior to his death,...

Mad Men is one of the most essential works of period drama created in recent history. Influenced by the storytelling format of The Sopranos, the show bears all the markers of a classic and is often credited with launching the second Golden Age of television. However, the ’60s era drama refuses to be defined by its central theme and delves further than the cutthroat world of the ad industry.

Mad Men stands out as a surprise to the fans and critics alike for its inherent ability to depict history and historical events by weaving it into the everyday lives of the show’s characters.

Roger Sterling (John Slattery) and Don Draper (Jon Hamm) at the bar — again. [Credit: AMC]

Considering the period setting of the show, there were one too many historically significant events in American political history that unfolded in the ’60s – one of the most important ones being the...

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Washington, Goodman, and Sutherland. The trifecta of cinema, and the unlikeliest trio in cinema history. Fallen is what they are capable of.

Fallen, Denzel Washington, 1998. Credits: Warner Bros.

Washington can play the Everyman. From the law enforcement type to opportunistic slave owners and would-be kings, he shines in every role imaginable. Sutherland and Goodman are heavy hitters in their fields, drawing us into their worlds, as seen in JFK and The Big Lebowski, respectively. Today, we revisit the supernatural scare-fest Fallen, an underrated movie in their diverse film career and one with everyone at the top of their game.

About Fallen Fallen, John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), 1998. Credits: Warner Bros.

After witnessing the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), whom he arrested, police detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), and his partner, Jonesy (Goodman), are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of...

There are plenty of TV shows about criminals, whether they run their own empires like Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) in The Sopranos or find an unlikely partner behind their family’s back like Walter White (Bryan Cranston) in Breaking Bad. Some crime shows, however, focus on entire families who are all in on the nefarious activities. It might even be a family business that one or two bad apples have sucked everyone else into, or that has been part of the fabric of the DNA for decades.

The world really lost one of the greatest acting talents of all time when James Gandolfini passed away back in 2013, leaving behind a legacy very few can live up to. His acting credits in masterpieces like his all-time best smash-hit mafia series The Sopranos and the thriller-crime fan-favorite flick The Drop are the perfect proof of the outstanding actor that the late legend was.

James Gandolfini. | Credits: The Sopranos / HBO.

While the news of his passing away, which surfaced more than a decade ago now, left his fans around the globe devastated, the ones left even more heartbroken were the people who actually got to work with him—like Steven Van Zandt. In fact, Van Zandt’s brutal confession about how he coped with Gandolfini’s death is more than enough to tear the readers’ hearts out.

Steven Van Zandt dealt with James Gandolfini’s death in a heartbreaking way Van Zandt and Gandolfini.

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10 years after the original Netflix series, Daredevil: Born Again has brought back the two most anticipated characters, Charlie Cox as Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin. It is definitely thrilling for the fans to see these two characters collide on the screen, especially since Fisk is attempting to run for the mayor of New York. But there is a new character on the rise and his identity is yet to be revealed in the show.

Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blake in Daredevil: Born Again | Credit: Marvel Studios

Among the new cast, the name of Michael Gandolfini catches attention. Gandolfini, son of famous Sopranos star James Gandolfini, has played the younger version of Tony Soprano in the prequel movie of the celebrated series, The Many Saints of Newark. Now the question is,...

David Chase became one of the most influential people in TV after creating the crime drama series The Sopranos. Centered on the Italian mafia in North Jersey and its boss Tony Soprano, the show broke the standards of network TV at the time and paved the way for auteur-driven TV shows like Breaking Bad and Mad Men.

Chase was known to be eccentric to the levels of his lead star Tony Soprano. The writer was reportedly unhappy with the confines of network TV and was under constant pressure to make The Sopranos great. This quest for greatness reportedly led to him firing one of his proteges an hour after getting an Emmy nomination.

David Chase fired a young writer on The Sopranos an hour after receiving an Emmy nomination A still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

David Chase’s The Sopranos is one of the best written and directed TV series of all time.

Though he had given a gazillion epic performances in numerous acting projects throughout his star-studded career, perfectly putting his acting chops out on display, perhaps none was as iconic as the late legendary James Gandolfini’s unparalleled portrayal of the Italian-American mafia head from New Jersey, Tony Soprano in The Sopranos.

James Gandolfini. | Credits: The Sopranos / HBO.

But as perfection-at-its-peak as his onscreen performance has been deemed by many, his time offscreen on the sets of the show wasn’t all that kind to him. In fact, Gandolfini’s personal struggles were so extreme that the actor once almost convinced HBO that he had died during the shooting days of the smash-hit masterpiece after disappearing for days!

The time James Gandolfini convinced HBO about his death during The Sopranos

While his onscreen character was a tough-core mafia boss who only needed to vent to his therapist when he struggled to...

Whether you’ve watched it firsthand or heard about it from a friend who just won’t shut up, The Sopranos has been a popular source of binge-watch among fans. And following the success of James Gandolfini’s Og show, a 2021 film The Many Saints of Newark rose to popularity, detailing the early days of the titular character Tony Soprano.

Michael Gandolfini in The Many Saints of Newark | image: Warner Bros.

To people’s surprise and excitement, the young role of James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano was played by his real-life son Michael Gandolfini. Meanwhile, now that a reboot of The Sopranos or possibly a prequel is in talks, the Daredevil: Born Again star was asked about his chances of reprising his role. Guess what his response was?

Will Michael Gandolfini reprise his father’s young role in further Sopranos projects?

For fans of James Gandolfini’s iconic show The Sopranos,...

There are many familiar faces returning to Hell's Kitchen in "Daredevil: Born Again." Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Jon Bernthal are all heading back to where it all began for more wince-inducing comic book action that we've come to expect from this particular corner of the MCU, which doesn't pull its punches and breaks plenty of bones while doing so. Besides the major players once again entangled in the affairs of the Man Without Fear, there are also some newcomers. Sneaking into the world of kings and devils is Daniel Blake, a supporter of Wilson Fisk (D'Onofrio) who's aiding the former convict's campaign for Mayor of New York. But who is this young upstart who believes the former kingpin has what it takes? Well, if anyone in the cast is familiar with the concept of maintaining a front while engaging in criminal activity, it's Michael Gandolfini.

Highlights of his career...

“Daredevil: Born Again” is here, blending the original Netflix series with Disney’s MCU. As a result, there is a blend of new and old characters in the series.

In the first two episodes, now streaming on Disney+, we get the set-up of the new story, which sees crimelord Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) successfully run to become the mayor of New York. Meanwhile, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) has put his days as Daredevil behind him after a tragedy.

But Cox and D’Onofrio aren’t the only familiar faces in the first two episodes. Here’s who you need to know.

Charlie Cox in “Daredevil: Born Again” (Credit: Marvel Studios) Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox)

Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, after shooting to fame with the role in the original Netflix series, and has since appeared in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “She-Hulk” and “Echo.” But non-Marvel fans might also recognize him from “Stardust,...

Daredevil: Born Again‘s Michael Gandolfini is the bridge that oddly connects the world of The Man Without Fear and Tony Soprano. The connection between the two might be a little convoluted, but it is an interesting twist of faith nonetheless.

Matt Murdock || Credit: Marvel Television

Robert Iler is known for his work in The Sopranos, essaying the role of A.J. Soprano, was a part of 2003’s production of Daredevil, which was a film that starred Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck as Elektra and Daredevil respectively. This has now come (sort of) full circle, with James Gandolfini’s actual son (who has also played Tony Soprano), Michael Gandolfini starring in Daredevil: Born Again.

Michael Gandolfini is going to essay the role of an original character Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blade in Daredevil: Born Again | Credits: Marvel Television

Daniel Blake, the character that will be appearing in Daredevil: Born Again...

After a long wait, Charlie Cox is set to return as The Man Without Fear in the upcoming MCU series, Daredevil: Born Again. Amid the anticipation and concern about the fan-favorite superhero’s return, the show’s producer has assured fans that it will live up to their expectations, especially with the highly anticipated comeback of Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle, aka the Punisher.

Charlie Cox as Daredevil | Credit: Marvel

Dario Scardapane recently addressed Castle’s return in the new MCU show, emphasizing that his return would further elevate the thrill of the story and deliver something even more exciting than fans’ expectations.

Daredevil: Born Again producer addresses the Punisher’s return

Bringing back several beloved characters from the original Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again has kept fans on the edge. However, the show’s producer, Dario Scardapane, has assured fans that it will not disappoint, especially with the highly anticipated return of the Punisher.

James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano revolutionized television, but behind the scenes, the actor waged a battle against HBO that nearly derailed The Sopranos. His stand against the network not only secured a better deal for himself but also ensured his co-stars received fair compensation.

James Gandolfini and Edie Falco in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

Without Gandolfini, HBO might have shortchanged the cast, as Edie Falco herself admitted she was too hesitant to protest. Things, however, eventually turned for the best.

The Sopranos cast wanted more money after the 4th season Edie Falco and James Gandolfini as Carmela and Tony Soprano in The Sopranos | Credit: HBO

By the end of The Sopranos’ fourth season, tension had grown over cast salaries. Despite the show’s massive success, actors felt their earnings did not reflect HBO’s soaring profits. A sit-in protest emerged on set, with many cast members demanding a pay raise.

Michael Imperioli, alongside James Gandolfini, is one of the biggest stars to have come out of The Sopranos. However, the former, who played the role of Christopher Molisanti on the show, seems to believe that recreating such a series in the modern era may prove to be a much bigger challenge than back when the series first came out, in 1999.

Michael Imperioli and James Gandolfini in The Sopranos (Credit: HBO).

Comparing The Sopranos with the likes of Mad Men and Breaking Bad, Imperioli claimed that the three shows changed the landscape of storytelling. He also believes that similar series will be packaged with ‘big stars,’ in the modern era.

Imperioli believes The Sopranos cannot be recreated in the modern era James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos (Credits: HBO).

James Gandolfini, alongside the rich cast of actors who grew famous due to The Sopranos, were not as huge stars before the show began.

Depending on who you ask, Arizona is known as The Grand Canyon State and The Copper State. But if you ask us, it should also be called The Grand Cinema State or The Celluloid State, based on its proud filmmaking history. Given its proximity to Hollywood and stunning scenery that stretches for miles in every direction, Arizona has been the filming location for westerns, science fiction films, and pretty much every genre under the desert sun. In fact, Old Tucson Studios is known as the "Hollywood In The Desert," and was the site of movies and TV shows like "The Bells of St. Mary's, "Rio Bravo," "Gunsmoke," "Little House on the Prairie," and "Three Amigos!"

You're probably thinking, "Wait a minute, wasn't 'Three Amigos!' set in Mexico, 'Rio Bravo' in Texas, 'Bells of St. Mary's in the inner city?" Yep, you're right on all counts. From "Planet of the Apes,...

Don't look now, but something supernatural may be afoot within The Sopranos. With the watershed HBO mob drama celebrating its 25th anniversary, the show's multi-faceted complexity has been spotlighted in a wild Reddit fan theory that will alter how ardent and casual fans may view the series on repeat viewings. The theory suggests that the supernatural activity in The Supernatural is real rather than just a stylistic quirk of the show.

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Robert Iler had sworn off acting after The Sopranos, but life had other plans – specifically, jury duty. The former A.J. Soprano found himself summoned to court, and instead of arguing his way out like a true mob boss’ son, he took a hilariously creative detour.

Robert Iler in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

How? By booking a guest role on Law & Order. Iler’s post-Sopranos retirement wasn’t so final after all – at least when legal loopholes were involved.

From The Sopranos to jury duty dodging, Robert Iler’s hilarious acting comeback James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, and Robert Iler in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

Robert Iler had no plans to return to acting after The Sopranos. But when jury duty came knocking, he got creative – by taking a gig on Law & Order.

Iler, best known as A.J. Soprano, has mostly stayed out of Hollywood since The Sopranos ended...

Several years ago, Ethan Hawke said something interesting in an interview with Marc Maron. He admitted to having a lot of anxiety when he was cast in Training Day because he said that whenever he watched movies with Denzel Washington, he felt like his co-stars were blown out of the water by him. One exception that Hawke mentioned is Gene Hackman, who said the two played brilliantly off of each other in Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide, partly due to the fact that they were playing adversaries. Indeed, such was the power of Gene Hackman, who tragically passed away this week. While his career is loaded with classics, including The French Connection, The Conversation, The Royal Tenenbaums and so many more, one of his biggest box office hits was Crimson Tide, a movie that’s long overdue for a deep dive here on JoBlo!

When asked why he wanted to do Crimson Tide,...

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This March, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated streaming release of Wicked to Amanda Seyfried‘s crime drama series Long Bright River. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have an 84% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Peacock in March 2025 with an 84% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

The Hurt Locker (March 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Credit – Summit Entertainment

The Hurt Locker is a war action thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow from a screenplay by Mark Boal. The 2008 film is set during the Iraq War, and it follows a bomb disposal team training under Sergeant William James, whose intense training methods and ideologies force the team to revolt against him.

Seven years after the conclusion of Daredevil, Matt Murdock will return in the upcoming revival series. Daredevil: Born Again serves as a continuation of its Netflix predecessor.

According to series starCharlie Cox, fans will be in for a shock when the first episode of Daredevil: Born Again hits screens. In an interview with Extra, the actor hinted at what viewers can expect. "At the beginning of this season, there's a very traumatic event which is going to change Matt Murdock's life," he said. "He'll probably never be the same again. I'm still not convinced it's the right thing to do, but we have to come back big and bold. We've got to make a statement after all these years away, and what it does do is it's a wonderful catalyst for the rest of the story."

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The Sopranos quickly became one of the most influential shows of all time. And while crime dramas are a common genre, David Chase’s show proved that it had what it takes to make its own name in the industry. Before Breaking Bad, before every iconic TV show out there that made you root for a protagonist with questionable morals, there was The Sopranos.

It is safe to say that it changed television for good and instead of one-dimensional villains, we got Tony Soprano. A ruthless mob boss who could order a hit on just about anyone and have a panic attack the very next minute.

The Sopranos (1999-2007) | Credits: HBO

However, if there is one thing that really sets Tony apart from his fellow villains and anti-heroes, it is his therapy sessions. While his sessions with Dr. Jennifer Melfi didn’t really turn him into a good man, they...

James Gandolfini's son Michael Gandolfini has downplayed the likelihood of returning for another Sopranos sequel. Michael played a younger version of his father's iconic character Tony Soprano in the 2021 spinoff The Many Saints of Newark.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight recently, Michael wouldn't completely rule out the possibility of Tony Soprano returning but insisted the decision was entirely up to franchise creator David Chase.

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"[Let's set] the record straight. You know, it's David's universe, it's up to David ultimately," he clarified. "I know that David's working on some other things, not Sopranos related, which would be exciting."

Michael added that he remained hopeful he would have the chance to work with Chase again someday,...

The Sopranos, created by David Chase, aired on HBO for six seasons and helped to redefine the television landscape as we know it. The story of New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (brought to life by the late James Gandolfini) changed what audiences expect from the series' main lead. Rather than having a clean-cut, righteous person at the story's center, Tony captivated audiences with his moral bankruptcy. He became a multi-layered character, earning Gandolfini critical acclaim and several Emmy Awards. Now, the late actor's son has briefly discussed the possibility of returning to the world of The Sopranos.

Series creator David Chase would follow up the hit television show with The Many Saints of Newark, casting Gandolfini's son Michael as a young Tony Soprano during the 1960s and '70s. The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising Michael Gandolfini's performance and how he captured the same...

During the six-season run of The Sopranos, chief protagonist Tony Soprano entered a series of affairs. This was despite the mob boss sharing a generally happy marriage with Carmela, played by the quintessential Edie Falco.

Edie Falco and James Gandolfini as Carmela and Tony Soprano in The Sopranos | Credit: HBO

And while the series broke down a number of conventions, showrunner David Chase never allowed Carmela to actually have an affair. One notable instance in Season 1’s College teased the possibility of an affair, but Chase made sure it never materialized—intentionally proving a point about her character.

David Chase never wanted Carmela Soprano to sleep with Father Phil James Gandolfini and Edie Falco in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

College proved to be an iconic episode for multiple reasons. Tony would kill a mob informant in cold blood after taking his daughter Meadow on a college trip. However, back at home,...

Michael Gandolfini took up the mantle and portrayed Tony Soprano, a character originated by his father, James Gandolfini. Michael played Tony in The Many Saints of Newark, a 2021 film detailing the early days of the character first introduced in The Sopranos. It wouldn't be surprising if a reboot of The Sopranos were to happen, given that many shows are being revived somehow. Entertainment Tonight caught up with Gandolfini at the red carpet premiere of Daredevil: Born Again, where they asked him if he would consider playing Tony again in a prequel series that has been rumored to be in the works. The actor set the record straight, discussing his knowledge of this series and the chances of returning to New Jersey.

Michael Gandolfini has spoken about whether he’d be open to returning as a young Tony Soprano in a potential prequel series. The son of the late James Gandolfini, who portrayed the iconic mob boss in The Sopranos, addressed the speculation in a recent interview.

When asked if he’d consider stepping back into the role, Michael made it clear that the decision isn’t up to him. “Look, it’s David’s universe,” he said, referring to the show’s creator, David Chase. “It’s up to David, ultimately. I know that David’s working on some other things, not Sopranos-related, which would be exciting.”

While he’d love to collaborate with Chase again, Michael doesn’t see Tony making a return. “I think Tony’s probably set to rest now for good, but who knows, who knows — but my guess would be, that character [has] now closed the book on that,...

Alright, Marvel fans, let’s talk about something important, Kamar de Los Reyes, the man, the legend. He is playing the first Puerto Rican superhero in the MCU, and the first Latino superhero in U.S. comic book history, White Tiger! If that wasn’t enough, this was also his final role before his tragic passing in late 2023 after a battle with cancer.

He was an incredibly talented actor best known for his role as Antonio Vega on One Life to Live and for lending his voice to Call of Duty: Black Ops II as the unforgettable villain, Raul Menendez.

White Tiger aka Hector Ayala | Credits: Marvel Comics

Now, here’s the thing, we’ve seen how Marvel handled Chadwick Boseman’s death by passing down the Black Panther mantle to Shuri instead of recasting T’Challa. And while some found that decision was controversial, it was ultimately done out...

James Gandolfini‘s son Michael is sharing his thoughts on the rumored The Sopranos prequel series.

If you forgot, the late James, who passed away in 2013, starred as Tony Soprano on the Emmy-winning HBO series, which ran from 1999 to 2007. Michael, 25, then played a younger version of Tony in the 2021 movie The Many Saints of Newark.

In a new interview, Michael addressed the possibility of playing Tony again in the rumored prequel series from Sopranos creator David Chase, who also co-wrote the movie.

Keep reading to find out more…“Look, it’s David’s universe,” Michael told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s up to David, ultimately. I know that David’s working on some other things, not Sopranos-related, which would be exciting.”

Michael went on to say that he would “love” to work with David again, but doesn’t not as Tony.

“I think Tony’s probably set to rest now for good,...

Michael Gandolfini, the son of the late James Gandolfini, is opening up about reprising the Tony Soprano role in a potential Sopranos prequel series.

In a new interview, Michael Gandolfini clarified if he was down to reprise the younger version of the character his father played in the HBO drama series.

“Look, it’s David’s universe,” he told Entertainment Tonight, mentioning the show’s creator. “It’s up to David, ultimately. I know that David’s working on some other things, not Sopranos-related, which would be exciting.”

Michael Gandolfini added that he would “love” to work with David Chase again but didn’t think the character of Tony would return.

“I think Tony’s probably set to rest now for good, but who knows, who knows — but my guess would be, that character [has] now closed the book on that,” he said.

James Gandolfini played mobster Tony Soprano for all six seasons of The Sopranos.

The Many Saints of Newark star Michael Gandolfini is taking on one of his biggest roles yet as one of the cast members of the anticipated series Daredevil: Born Again.

Per THR, Gandolfini, the son of The Sopranos star James Gandolfini, spoke about the new MCU show at the premiere of Daredevil: Born Again. He shared how it was surreal for him as a fan of the original Daredevil series that streamed on Netflix, as Born Again is essentially that show's fourth season. That's only compounded by working with creatives from the original show to help him adapt to fitting into the world of Daredevil.

"It's a big responsibility, right? You feel the pressure of bringing something completely new in," he said. "You want to further the story, but you also want to respect the past. I was a huge fan [of the original Daredevil show] as 16-year-old, going to high school, and...

Actor Michael Imperioli rose to prominence with his performance as Christopher Moltisanti in the crime-drama series The Sopranos. It also featured the late James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, who served as a mentor figure to Imperioli’s character. As a result, the two actors spent a lot of time working together developing a special bond.

Michael Imperioli and James Gandolfini in The Sopranos (Credit: HBO).

During an interview, Imperioli reflected on his relationship with Gandolfini who sadly passed away in 2013. The younger actor shared his thoughts on his time with Gandolfini on the hit series and did not mince words when reacting to the media’s treatment of his co-star’s passing. Here is what Imperioli said about his friendship with Gandolfini and the latter’s untimely passing.

Michael Imperioli reflected on his relationship with The Sopranos star James Gandolfini

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James Gandolfini left behind a stellar legacy in the form of The Sopranos, before his untimely demise in 2013. The life of the show, Gandolfini starred as Tony Soprano opposite Eddie Falco, who took on the role of Edie Falco.

Edie Falco and James Gandolfini as Carmela and Tony Soprano in The Sopranos | Credit: HBO

While a range of his colleagues on The Sopranos have said only good things about the late actor, Falco, as one would expect, had special memories with her on-screen husband. The actress even revealed that she can no longer watch the show due to the emotional weight of losing her co-star, James Gandolfini.

Edie Falco could not watch The Sopranos again after Gandolfini’s death! Edie Falco in The Sopranos | HBO

Falco admitted in a 2021 interview with The Irish Times that she recently attempted to rewatch The Sopranos with her friend and former co-star Aida Turturro,...

Daredevil: Born Again is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response after many members of the press saw the first two episodes. The fans loved everything from the opener of the series to the performances of the cast. One standout performance in the series appears to be Michael Gandolfini, the son of the late James Gandolfini.

Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blade in Daredevil: Born Again | Credits: Disney+/Marvel Studios

According to some of the reviews, Michael Gandolfini is every bit the performer that his father once was. He plays the role of Daniel Blade in the series, a staff member of Mayor Wilson Fisk. However, many suspect that their relationship goes beyond the employer-employee one, with some suggesting that Blade might be Fisk’s protégé in the series.

Michael Gandolfini gets praised for his Daredevil: Born Again performance Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blade and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk in Daredevil: Born Again...

James Gandolfini can easily be one of the most celebrated actors out there, with a slew of noteworthy projects to his name. But out of the lot, his portrayal of the mob boss Tony Soprano definitely stands the tallest. While it brought him immense fame and made him one of television’s greatest actors, behind the scenes, his lifestyle became a major concern for HBO executives.

The network came to the rescue of the show when all the major networks stepped back from running it on their platform.

James Gandolfini in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

While it brought them a lot of revenue, given its popularity, it also became a major point of concern as Gandolfini’s struggles started to have a bad impact on everyone. Plus, given that he was the heart of the show, they couldn’t even fire him—which even the actor knew himself.

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James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano redefined television, cementing The Sopranos as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. However, behind the scenes, a fierce contract dispute between Gandolfini and HBO nearly derailed the series, costing the network millions.

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano. | Credits: The Sopranos / HBO.

As the show transitioned between its fourth and fifth seasons, negotiations between the actor and the network escalated into lawsuits. This delayed production and resulted in significant financial consequences for HBO.

James Gandolfini sued HBO due to a minor hindsight! James Gandolfini in The Sopranos / Credits: HBO

By 2003, The Sopranos was HBO’s crown jewel, making it imperative for the network to secure its key players. They locked in series creator David Chase with a lucrative $20 million per season deal. However, in what would prove to be a costly oversight, HBO failed to notify Gandolfini of this new arrangement...

Though it made its debut back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, The Sopranos has managed to make more than just a name for itself. While it earned a lot of recognition and commendation from critics and general audiences from all across the globe during its airing days, the crime drama also made sure to leave an impact that would follow for decades to come.

The Sopranos. | Credits: HBO.

This is evident from how the show has been raging as one of the most popular choices among audiences as of late, the fanbase of which especially consists of Gen-z young buds. But while such tremendous acclaim should make its actors proud of it all, the show’s late lead James Gandolfini’s co-star Michael Imperioli predicted he wouldn’t have been all that happy about it all.

Michael Imperioli feels James Gandolfini wouldn’t be pleased with The Sopranos...

The Sopranos broke lots of rules of the gangster genre when it premiered at the end of the 1990s and quickly earned a place among the greatest crime dramas of all time. Known for its brilliant writing, the show explored diverse topics, from politics and psychology, to philosophy and literature. It featured complex relationship dynamics and introduced several iconic characters that are still celebrated today. Of course, the most well-known character of The Sopanos is the New Jersey boss, Tony Soprano. Perfectly portrayed by James Gandolfini, the tough but tortured head of his family remains one of the most famous gangsters to ever appear on-screen. The "skipper" of the Jersey outfit, however, isn't nearly as smart or skilled as he's made out to be.

Tony Soprano may have had a pretty good run as boss during the six seasons of the HBO series, but that doesn't mean he was always making the right decisions.

Since the advent of television, the medium has always been considered less-than-reputed when compared to film. The Sopranos changed that in 1999. The James Gandolfini-starring series is a fascinating case study in visually and narratively gripping storytelling – so much so that it launched the Golden Age of television, influencing iconic shows like Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Wire, and Game of Thrones.

The Sopranos [Credit: HBO]

However, the star at the center of it all – James Gandolfini – was always busy shying away from the limelight to ever enjoy any of the privileges that the show’s growing popularity had to offer. Gandolfini’s reluctance toward fame was so well-documented that even decades later, his friends and colleagues feel compelled to protect his memory and shield his legacy from the media.

James Gandolfini’s love-hate relationship with fame James Gandolfini in The Sopranos [Credit: HBO]

The Sopranos has never been subtle in creating its monumental legacy.

When we talk about peak television, The Sopranos would definitely be among the top ten with its crime saga and psychological elements. Apart from the show, James Gandolfini’s portrayal of the mafia boss Tony Soprano is also widely regarded as one of the finest in the history of television. But behind this tough character was an actor who was deeply committed to playing the role to the best of his abilities.

James Gandolfini in a still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

However, one time Gandolfini messed up one scene intentionally just to see if the director noticed or not. To his surprise, his mess-up went unnoticed, and the director simply moved on to the next shot.

James Gandolfini intentionally messed up a scene in The Sopranos that went completely unnoticed James Gandolfini in a still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

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The late Hollywood star Ray Liotta once revealed that he turned down the offer to star in the hit TV crime drama The Sopranos. Released in 1999, the groundbreaking mafia series became a massive success and is widely regarded as one of the most influential TV shows of all time.

Ray Liotta in Unlawful Entry | Credit: 20th Century Fox

However, while the actor did eventually star in a prequel film of the show, Liotta admitted that he initially turned down the Emmy-winning series, admitting that his decision was largely driven by his own ego.

Ray Liotta explained why he turned down the offer to star in The Sopranos

Considered one of the greatest TV shows of all time, The Sopranos follows the life of Tony Soprano, a New Jersey mob boss, as he navigates the challenges of his personal life while dealing with organized crime.

Ray Liotta, known for playing the...