James Gandolfini's Son Hadn't Watched The Sopranos Prior to Shooting Newark Prequel
Michael Gandolfini admits he had never seen one minute ofThe Sopranosbefore being asked to audition forThe Many Saints of Newark. Gandolfini is playing the iconic Tony Soprano in the upcoming prequel, the role that his late father, James Gandolfini, made famous. To say there was some pressure surrounding the casting would be a major understatement for the young actor, who had to go back and watch the massively popular HBO series from the start in order to get the mannerisms of his father’s acting down....