The Sopranos Prequel Film Casts Michael Gandolfini as Young Tony Soprano

As The Sopranos celebrated its 20th anniversary this month, the prequel film has been gaining steam. Despite all the great casting news thus far, there is no denying the casting of young Tony Soprano may be the most beloved by fans. Michael Gandolfini has been set to play the future New Jersey organized crime family boss, Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark.

Michael is the son of James Gandolfini, who originated the iconic role of Tony Soprano and won multiple Emmys, SAG Awards and a Golden Globe in an anti-hero role that made possible later bad guy turns like Bryan Cranston’s in Breaking Bad and future HBO series including Deadwood, Westworld and Game of Thrones.

Gandolfini has been gaining experience and had a breakout turn on the HBO drama series The Deuce. Insiders close to the film stated that his screen presence, mastery of Tony’s mannerisms, along with his resemblance to his father made him the standout choice for the role.


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