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He auditioned for the role of Tony Soprano, but both HBO and Van Zandt himself felt that the role should go to an experienced actor, so Chase decided to create a role specifically for Van Zandt. [3] [2] Van Zandt eventually agreed to star on the show as consigliere, Silvio Dante. His real-life spouse Maureen was cast as his on-screen wife ...
Carmela is a homemaker for the Soprano household, and works to create a semblance of legitimacy for her family, even though she is well aware their wealth is built on "blood money". Tony trusts Carmela enough to confide in her, to a degree, about some of his Mafia dealings, notably the failed attempt on his life and the death of Richie Aprile.
Christopher suggests that Tony wouldn’t be able to refuse a request from John on the day of his daughter’s wedding, as depicted in The Godfather. Tony then corrects him that it is supposed to be the other way around, stating "I should be asking him for something." Junior is taking Coumadin. Tony derisively calls Perry a "Philadelphia lawyer."
David Chase originally wrote The Sopranos as a feature film based on his mother’s life. CBS head honcho Les Moonves turned The Sopranos down because he didn't like that Tony took Prozac.
Angie Bonpensiero: Pussy's wife of 24 years who is considered a "mob wife" and is good friends with Carmela Soprano, Gabriella Dante and Rosalie Aprile. Gino : Gino is seen in the bakery when Christopher shoots the baker in the foot; he is played by Joseph R. Gannascoli, who will later take on the role of "Vito Spatafore" in season 2 of the series.
Anthony "Tony" John Soprano, portrayed by James Gandolfini, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the HBO crime drama television series The Sopranos.He is a member of the Italian-American Mafia and, later in the series, acts as the boss of the fictional DiMeo crime family of North Jersey.
“See, now people will say, ‘Now he admitted Tony died!’” The Sopranos, episode Made In America on March 22, 2007 Director David Chase. Holsten's Diner, The gang shows up for family dinner.
When HBO first approached Alex Gibney about making a docuseries about The Sopranos, he was inclined to say no.As much as the Academy Award-winning director loved the show, he wasn’t interested ...