Michael Imperioli Pays Tribute to Late 'The Sopranos' Co-Star James Gandolfini on His 60th Birthday

The Sopranos‘ James Gandolfini, which resulted in the pair “barely talking.”The showrunner, who co-wrote the show’s recent spin-off The Many Saints Of Newark, reflected on his tumultuous time with the star in the Happy Sad Podcast.

*Warning spoilers ahead for “The Many Saints of Newark.”* HBO’s “The Sopranos” is considered by many, as one of the key forerunners of the new age of Prestige Television, PeakTV as it were. Yet, with the new spin-off, “The Many Saints of Newark” because of where it was set— during the late-1960s/early-1970s— it didn’t allow for original cast members to return.

Saturday Night Live took a moment to pay tribute to their late cast member Norm Macdonald during the season 47 premiere.

Fans of "The Sopranos" have an opportunity to re-enter the show's universe with the new flick "The Many Saints of Newark" – but with some major differences. The film is a prequel to the popular HBO mob drama, featuring many of the same characters played by new, younger actors.

After many years in the works, today sees “The Sopranos” prequel film “The Many Saints of Newark” hitting both theaters and HBO Max. The film is intended to work as a stand-alone gangster film but also gives fans some insight into the early days of Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini’s son Michael Gandolfini and the legendary gangster father of Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli), Dickie Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola).

Steven Van Zandt's acting debut almost looked very different. The rocker, now 70, is known for playing Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos," which was his first time on screen, save for a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in 1985's "American Flyers." The star appeared in 79 of the show's 86 episodes, but fans nearly saw him playing an entirely different role: Tony Soprano, the lead.

The Sopranos creator David Chase has opened up about bringing back original star Michael Imperioli for the new prequel film The Many Saints Of Newark.The actor, who played Christopher Moltisanti in the original HBO series, reprises his role briefly to narrate the opening and closing scenes, the film itself focusing on young Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini).Speaking to NME, Chase admitted that “was not always how the film was going to start”, explaining that Imperioli’s return was to help clear

James Gandolfinilooked down with pride on Wednesday (Sept. 22) as his son, Michael Gandolfini, basked in the glow of camera flashes while walking the red carpet in New York City.

James Marsden calls Christina Applegate “inspiring.”

James Marsden calls Christina Applegate «inspiring.»The actor praised his co-star's resilience amid her battle with multiple sclerosis, telling ET's Matt Cohen how strong of a person she is.«That is her character. It is just who she is.

Kerry Washington paid tribute to Michael K. Williams at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Michael K. Williams was remembered at the Emmys.

Emmys.The Wire and Boardwalk Empire actor died earlier this month (September 6) at the age of 54. No cause of death has been confirmed at the time of writing.Washington was presenting the award for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the ceremony in Los Angeles tonight (September 20), for which Williams was nominated for his role in Lovecraft Country.

Gone, but not forgotten. The late actor Michael K. Williams was honored at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 19, nearly two weeks after the 54-year-old actor was found dead by a relative in his Brooklyn apartment.

While the late Michael K. Williams did not prevail as expected in the Emmy’ Drama Supporting Actor category—unexpectedly bested by The Crown‘s Tobias Menzies—he was honored on Sunday night by presenter Kerry Washington.

Paying tribute. Nearly eight years after the death of James Gandolfini, his former costars still somberly honor his legacy.

Jamie Foxx has paid tribute to Michael K Williams following the actor’s death earlier this month.Taking to Instagram, Foxx said “it took me a minute to gather my thoughts and emotions. I wanted to do right by you with my words.

Sopranos fans have been remembering actor James Gandolfini on what would have been his 60th birthday.Ganolfini played Tony Soprano in the much loved hit HBO show which ran for six seasons.

Jamie Foxx has broken his silence with regard to his friend, Michael K. Williams, who died at his Brooklyn home on September 6, aged 54.