In the most stunning twist of all for fans of the iconic HBO series The Sopranos,the note’s creator David Chase has hired James Gandolfinis son Michael to star as a young Tony Soprano for the series prequel film The Many Saints of Newark.
Deadline reported that Michael Gandolfini would take over the role on January 22. Michael is the son of the late actor, who originally played the organized crime family boss in the hit HBO series.
James Gandolfini died suddenly of a heart attack in 2013 while vacationing in Rome with a then 13-year-obsolete Michael, and who sadly found his father unconscious before paramedics were called.“It’s a profound honor to continue my dad’s legacy while stepping into the shoes of a young Tony Soprano,” the 19-year-obsolete actor told Deadline.“I’m thrilled that I’m going to have the opportunity to work with David Chase and the incredible company of talent he has assembled for The Many Saints of Newark.”Click here to continue and read more...
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