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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.

NEW YORK -- Destiny hangs over the characters of the “Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark,” but none more so than its creator.David Chase revolutionized television with his monumental mob opera led by James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano, ushering in a new era of ambition on the small screen. But what Chase has really always wanted to do is make movies.“That was my whole goal.

Actor and musician Steven Van Zandt is opening up about his life and career ahead of the release of his upcoming memoir "Unrequited Infatuations."  Thanks to the upcoming release of the prequel movie "The Many Saints of Newark," renewed attention has been placed on the hit HBO drama "The Sopranos," where Van Zandt played tough-as-nails childhood friend of the titular Tony Soprano, Silvio Dante.

Ray Liotta setting the record straight.

the Guardian that he was approached by the HBO mob drama’s creator David Chase to play a different character.“No! I don’t know where that story came from,” Liotta said about the idea he was offered the role of Tony Soprano. “David once talked to me about playing Ralphie.

Michael Gandolfini has arrived. The 22-year-old son of James Gandolfini took on the role of his lifetime in The Many Saints of Newark, the upcoming feature film (and prequel to The Sopranos.) For Michael, playing a young version of Tony Soprano, the character his father made famous on the HBO series, was no easy task.

Bobby Canavale and Rose Byrne hold hands on the red carpet while attending the premiere of The Many Saints Of Newark held at Beacon Theatre on Wednesday night (September 22) in New York City.

newest trailer for “The Sopranos” prequel, “The Many Saints of Newark,” on Wednesday and it gave fans a new glimpse into the world of young Tony Soprano.One focus of the teaser features the relationship between Tony, played by the late James Gandolfini’s son Michael, and Dickie Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola), the father of Christopher Moltisanti, who was portrayed by Michael Imperioli in the original series.Other scenes show Tony arguing with his mom, Livia Soprano (Vera Farmiga), members of the

“Many Saints Of New York” nearing its Oct. 1 release date, mob movie fans have been praising the “Sopranos” prequel’s “perfect” casting of James Gandolfini’s lookalike son Michael as the young Tony Soprano.

When it was announced that David Chase was returning to the world of “The Sopranos” for a new prequel film, “The Many Saints of Newark,” folks wondered who might play the younger version of Tony Soprano. Of course, when everyone found out that James Gandolfini’s son, Michael, had landed the role, ‘Sopranos’ fans breathed a sigh of relief.

Sopranos sequel The Many Saints Of Newark.The actor who played Bobby Bacala in the original HBO series, which ran from 1999-2007, hailed the film’s recent trailer and said he’s hearing great things about the prequel.“I saw the trailer, it looks great,” he told NME before adding: “I hear it’s wonderful and I’m looking forward to seeing it soon.”Despite having to fill big shoes, Michael Gandolfini, son of the late James Gandolfini, who plays a younger Tony Soprano, apparently “delivers the

The Sopranos.Van Zandt said in a new interview that he could imagine his character, Silvio Dante, delivering home truths to his mobster boss, Tony Soprano, because he sometimes had to do that as Springsteen’s best friend.He told The Times: I could certainly draw on my relationship with Bruce.

opens with a memorable voice.«When I was a kid, guys like me were brought up to follow codes,» says the late James Gandolfini. The line is from the actor's most iconic role, as mob boss Tony Soprano on the hit HBO drama . Onscreen, we see a younger version of Tony, just getting his start in Newark, New Jersey.

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Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark has just been released – check it out below.The new film will focus on the formative years of notorious mob boss Tony Soprano, who was played by James Gandolfini in the hit HBO show.His son, Michael Gandolfini, is playing a young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark.Gandolfini will be joined by Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Leslie Odom Jr, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Billy Magnussen, John Magaro and more.Check out the trailer for The Many Saints

The long-awaited prequel to The Sopranos is almost here!

Alec Baldwin has revealed that he once pursued a major role on HBO’s critically acclaimed drama, The Sopranos.

Joseph Siravo was an actor known for roles including Giovanni “Johnny Boy” Soprano on HBO’s “The Sopranos.”Siravo was best known to many for playing the father of James Gandolfini’s (1961–2013), character, Tony Soprano, on “The Sopranos,” appearing in flashbacks. But he also had other TV roles as well as movie and stage credits.

The Sopranosare being invited to the home of Tony Soprano, which featured in the HBO series.An Evening at Tony’s will allow attendees to tour 14 Aspen Drive on May 29, grab a drink by the mob boss’ pool, meet and greet the cast of The Sopranos and roam around the house grounds.They can also take photos of notable scenes from the show and hang out in Tony’s white pearl Escalade.

all of its 2021 films will be made available to stream exclusively on HBO Max at the same time as they are released in cinemas.Aside from featuring footage of Dune, The Suicide Squad, King Richard, the Space Jam remake with Lebron James, the trailer also shares a glimpse of the much anticipated Sopranos prequel, The Many Saints Of Newark.Donning a denim sherpa jacket on the streets of Newark, New Jersey, the late James Gandolfini’s real-life son, Michael, can be seen in the role of a young Tony

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Do not mess with James Gandolfini.

By Mike Fleming Jr

Michael Gandolfini gets into a fight on the set of his upcoming movie The Many Saints of Newark on Thursday (March 12) in the Bronx, N.Y.