Michael Gandolfini Had Never Seen The Sopranos Before Auditioning for Tony Soprano | Tonight Show

Michael Gandolfini talks about launching his acting career playing Shrek in a school show and taking on his father’s mantle to play Tony Soprano.
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[@alexcaruso8766]

I can tell this young man has the makings of a Varsity athlete.

[@ErikaM760]

This comment wins

[@robertelzner6679]

I'm dead lol

[@michaelsinclair3321]

too bad the box office doesn't agree

[@jam-if2ej]

@@michaelsinclair3321 OH! Uncle June, cut it out already!

[@michaelsinclair3321]

@@jam-if2ej lol!!!!! 👍

[@BryanCostner]

This man is continuing his father's most iconic role in Television history. What a legacy to passed on, good for him. His father would've definitely be proud for him

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

In memory James Gandolfini aka Tony Soprano (1963-2013)

[@Jray181818]

@@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401 out of respect for his FAWTHA!

[@Ston3dNinja13]

He's the Young Dirty Bastard of acting

[@moneymanifestation9505]

Such a legacy but he never even bothered to watch it🤡your a idiot just like this spoiled rich kid

[@Mmanifesto22]

@@moneymanifestation9505 apparently none of the writers watched the show either based on the movie. Since when did sil have a wig? Jr screaming cockzucker was some pretty cringy acting too. The one scene with a young Carmella was extremely weird the way they focus on her lusting over tony or whatever that was. So much for Tony learning ANYTHING from dicky. Totally screwed up what was already established..... so much for crooked cops I guess......

[@AA-qb7ni]

He seems like a really good guy. Can't wait to see more of him. His father would be proud.

[@adaj472]

I just saw it and if he was GREAT.

[@hasselett]

He hasn't been defiled by Hollywood's inner workings yet.

[@justinjones5491]

By all accounts James Gandolfini was a hell of a guy. Loved to see his son play his character. Hoping for more Sopranos Stories.

[@Mmanifesto22]

@@adaj472 I disagree. The ads were false advertising. And Dicki didn't teach Tony anything like they described in the show. If anything Dicki abandoned him. Sil has a wig now....? Jr was never vindictive like he was in this movie and the over acting was pretty bad. So the sopranos and the trailers for this movie say that Dicki taught him everything he knows, yet Tony really has no idea what's going on in this movie. Then dicki dies, not teaching Tony anything. And so much for the crooked cop that supposedly killed Chris's dad...... they retconed the sopranos to make an American gangster spinoff in the sopranos universe..... they ruin everything... they really do.....😔

[@Dr.DixieRekt]

@@Mmanifesto22 Junior was never vindictive or petty? Really? You dumb? lol

[@Bleh67420]

Hey Michael. Literally the whole world is rooting for you. You did great in the movie.

[@stevenveganightowl12]

True words Andrew, true words..

[@gamingawesomeness222]

Not only is the world rooting for him they are singling him out is the best thing about the movie

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

I cried when he was first cast, I cried when the first pictures dropped, I cried when the trailer dropped, and I cried during his first scene.

[@skar5541]

Dude you sound weak

[@Hrvo182]

The movie itself was bad imho but Michael as Tony was the best part about it.

[@adrianvladmladin1005]

So we celebrate Michael Gandolfini's first talk show with Jimmy interrupting him.

[@YouPousti]

What did you expect lol Jimmy K is a much better host

[@hesh.hesh.2051]

Jimmy always ruined everything, didn't he?

[@YouPousti]

@@hesh.hesh.2051 Between the constant fake laughing and the talking over his guests im shocked the malaka still has a show

[@hesh.hesh.2051]

@@YouPousti i don't know man, the media prolly loves him but he's so annoying

[@ShinyChamelion]

Both Jimmy's are pricks and the worst talk show hosts to exist. everyone could learn something from Graham Norton

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Having Michael play his father so convincingly, I haven't been that blown away since O'Shea Jackson Jr played his dad, Ice Cube in Straight Outta Compton.

[@Mario_MartinezF]

He looks more like Ice Cube than Ice Cube himself lol

[@jamesrein648]

I have to say when I first watched Straight Outta Compton I could not believe the Ice Cube look alike they found it was month later I found out that it was his son

[@ocsjc13]

Bro stop cube never acted that way in real life

[@liamgallagherrr]

That pic of him on set with his dad crushed me..god bless him, he really did a great job in the film

[@TheKushyMonster]

He might have did a good job but honestly , the film kind of sucked.

[@lolamagenta]

Michael really nailed his part. What we have to always keep in mind he was Tony as a young man who did not want to get into the "Family thing'. He wanted to go to college and play sports. Michael has such a presence and I think he was right for the role. He looks so much like his father, which is uncanny.

[@tsdobbi]

Too bad the movie itself was crap.

[@LevaniCh1]

He never had makings of varsity athlete though

[@tusharkumar8750]

Seems like the story of "Michael Corleone" 🤔

[@lorimiller4301]

I find James was much more attractive but that's just me.

[@MomCatMeows]

He's really got a lot of physical characteristics like his father. ❤

[@pollystamper9686]

He looks so much like his dad! I'm excited to see the new movie!!

[@Kinseliplier]

He dosent naturally sound like his dad though. He dosent have that thick Jersey accent or that distinct nasaly voice.

[@TrilogyNjStorm]

Yeah can't take a new jersey new York accent lol

[@Kinseliplier]

@@TrilogyNjStorm the accent is easy to do but that nasaly tone that James Gandolfini used is harder to do. it's easy to do it for some characters like Cleveland brown from family guy or heath ledgers joker from dark night but there voice have a normal accent and a weirder sound wich is why they are easier.

[@thagoober07]

@@Kinseliplier of course he doesn’t have his voice or accent , he’s his kid not his twin 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Kinseliplier]

@@thagoober07 yeah but he still should be able to at least imitate his voice like Max Koch and Ross Marquand did.

[@YA-46and2]

His dads acting was on another level. He's clearly following in his footsteps.

[@theitfactorjameswheezer2852]

@@MisterNobody608 what a pathetic comment

[@chadk890]

@@MisterNobody608 🙄💩🤡

[@wilfc7732]

I love James Gandolfini and I think his son Michael is such a nice man. I’m 17 and love the Sopranos thanks to my auntie. I’ve watched it through 3 times in last 2 years 😂

[@AmFuture]

Even though the movie itself didn’t live up to the hype, Michael did an incredible job playing a young Tony.

[@Floridaburg-]

Agreed, he was completely wasted and not given enough screen time whatsoever... also jon bernthal was shafted as well

[@VHBEngines]

Yeah I found the overall plot of the story to be weak....but it's a prime example of a nostalgia fest done right. By the time we get to the end and the sopranos theme kicks on a found myself a little emotional and wanting more

[@Blunt_Man]

I liked the story but regardless, I bought his portrayal! He did great

[@Floridaburg-]

@@VHBEngines they could have scrapped the entire racial theme and the whole weird twin thing with the woman, then focused the story on tony following dickie and then in the 2nd act kill dickie off and third act tony dealing with it and forming his crew to take the card game and finally show him being entered into a small role (not necessarily a leader yet) That would have been way better of a movie

[@volumerw]

@@Floridaburg- definitely didn't need a racial theme with Newark in the title of the movie and it taking place around the Newark riots era.

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

One thing is certain: That's definitely John Gandofini's son. The resemblance is striking.

[@justinkornfeld7979]

You must have graduated at the top of your class.

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Yeap! And your mom was right behind me cheering for me🥲

[@marioguy6486]

….

[@theWn123]

Watched the movie yesterday. It definitely had some issues, but Michael was easily the best part of it. He stayed true to the character without just impersonating his father. He brought a real innocence and vulnerability to Tony that we didn’t see much in the show. I hope he gets to continue this role.

[@d7b50]

I can’t really explain exactly what it was but there is this like gaze that he has that he shared with his father that completly sold him as tony for me, definitely something only he could have done

[@deenormus1975]

I must b crazy, but I watched this with tears streaming down my face. I miss his dad so much.

[@nicoliva2327]

Geesh did you personally know him? 🙄

[@deenormus1975]

@@nicoliva2327 yep, you’re so cool. Way to feel like a big man by knocking down a fan’s comments *in a KZbin video’s comments section*. Get a life.

[@nicoliva2327]

@@deenormus1975 yas kween

[@nicoliva2327]

@@deenormus1975 this person says he misses this actor so much. Miss what? What relationship did this person have to miss them so much. Sounds like delusion...

[@deenormus1975]

@@nicoliva2327 Um, that person was ME, and I loved the Sopranos - specifically a huge fan of James Gandolfini. Back when the show was on, my boyfriend & I would go to our S friends’ house (they were South Philly Italians) on Sundays, they would cook all day & we’d gather to watch & hang. We all loved the show & specifically loved James’ portrayal of Tony. This went on for 4 years. Every Sunday night during the season. When he died IRL, we were sorta heartbroken. U know, LIKE ALL FANS OF AN ACTOR OR MUSICIAN ARE WHEN THEY DIE.🙄 It’s not like I’m some insane fanatic either. I just happen to care that he’s gone & felt terrible that his young son (at the time) lost his dad. Why do YOU feel the need to make an anonymous stranger feel like a POS for leaving a 2 sentence comment in a KZbin video comment section? And call them delusional for saying they miss an actor they adored? Maybe you should seek help for needing to knock others. Did it make u feel better to judge me? FFS

[@user-oe2tb9pu1o]

Love this kid man he’s honestly just like his dad

[@unsound7777]

He's literally walking in his fathers foot steps. God bless. Salute.

[@afree1175]

Making his own while he’s at it. This guy is showing his potential.

[@alsimmons1870]

If he nails the part, him as Tony in the late 80’s/ very early 90’s would make a great 3 or 4 seasons of a show. I think a time period piece like that would be much appreciated even for non Sopranos fans, too.

[@einsp227]

I agree, definitely should of been a little series rather than a one off.

[@la3615]

Yeah that’d be a cool show , we haven’t seen gangsters in that time period

[@rob67w]

that would be good but if we're talking 80s to 90s we're gonna have to wait for Michael to grow up since he's only 22

[@CronoXpono]

@@einsp227 bingo. They rushed the ever living shit outta what could’ve been a limited series. No, they couldn’t afford to hold THAT large of a known cast forever but man, I’d rather have folks I didn’t know peel away at the conflict, etc.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

Maybe late 70s early 80s, by the 90s he was already middle aged by then which was played by his father.

[@javiwick1896]

James Gandolfini is truly one of the greatest actors of all time. Next to Walter white, Tony Soprano is the best tv character of all time 🐐

[@gkvogt]

I put Tony ahead of Walter, but not by much.

[@eddiesroom1868]

What was Jesse's last name in that show?

[@jasp3rjeep13]

@@eddiesroom1868 Pinkman

[@cracklingsoda]

No Walter without Tony.

[@gkvogt]

@@cracklingsoda what do you mean?

[@Senapses]

Michael Gandolfini and Cooper Hoffman carrying on the legacies of their fathers’. Nothing but respect for them👏🏼

[@miguelmarrero3383]

Fr

[@lytaquiroz1524]

The fact that we lost both actors soo young and with so much more to give, but their kids now are starting their careers is very poetic...im sure they must be proud of them

[@12InchMassiveOnline]

I literally thought you were talking about Dustin Hoffman and then I realised you were talking about Philip Seymour Hoffman fantastic actors gone too soon

[@amye4131]

It's crazy to see all the similar mannerisms and he seems like such a nice guy - just like his father was.

[@arianrahman5886]

This young man has a bright future ahead of him, his father would be proud

[@janetbeebe6578]

Missing James Gandolfini so much, and to see Michael is a joy. What a Proud Papa smiling down from Heaven.

[@darrylklotzbach8150]

Lmao 🤣😂 you didn't even know the guy. Lol crazy ass bitch lol 😂

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

He looks like his father. Can't wait for this Sopranos prequel.

[@Hoesnatcher]

@LowlyKnight1 the Silvio character was ass

[@nothingtoospiffy7913]

@LowlyKnight1 whole thing was ass

[@Don_of_Dons]

The prequel was not that impressive but happy they did something

[@Mmanifesto22]

@LowlyKnight1 pretty bad in my opinion. Did they even watch the show before writing this? At what point did dickie teach Tony anything....? And since when is sil's hair a wig? He had great hair even after getting shot and in the icu. And jr screaming co#ksu$ker all the time was a little much. And how dickie died.....bs

[@mdd04000]

@@Mmanifesto22 Christopher literally says “you’re hero the great dickie moltisanti” if that doesn’t elude that tony looked up and learnt from him I don’t know what would lol. And you can tell his hair is and wig very easily lol. And it makes sense since Stevie van zandt actually had it made up to wear for the show therefore it would be very easy to write that into the story. The 2 people who wrote it were literally the creator of the show and someone who wrote most episodes also.

[@blairbrown4812]

"The son becomes father, and the Father, the Son."

[@mariostringer9816]

Jor El to Kal El and Kal El to his Son

[@kaimee_]

He did such a good job in Many Saint of Newark! I hope that they make a mini series with him. James Gandolfini would be so proud 🥺

[@ramonc1942]

I wish this young man all the greatest wishes in the world. His Dad would be so proud!

[@samanthasmith4038]

I’m sure his dad is watching down on him

[@667mumble]

It's amazing how much he looks like his dad

[@ChrisLFFL]

Kid is so humble and cool, just like his dad.. he would of been so proud of Mikey ❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@tia4057]

I'm loving all these sons playing their dads, Oshea Jr. As Ice Cube, Lil Meech as Big Meech, and now Michael taking on his dad's most famous role.

[@thesopranosdynasty]

Crazy

[@AW-jl1tj]

Young Dirty B*stard also

[@cgill914]

What a treat this interview was! A rare late-night interview that was joyful, but also poignant and emotional in the best way. Michael Gandolfini is a truly delightful young man and actor and his dad would absolutely be proud.

[@mlcays1965]

It must be hard when you have to follow your Dad's footsteps when your Dad was such a legend, but Michael does it with such grace and poise that you have to know that his Dad is looking down from heaven beaming with pride. What a phenomenal young man!

[@bigb860]

Absolutely and keep in mind, Michael doesn't seem to be getting any "special treatment" because of who his father was. He had to audition for the role of Tony for Many Saints, just like everyone else. Apparently, David Chase made him read three separate times.

[@kevinsantich4179]

I love how they had Dickie give Tony those 3 slaps on the face, something that was one of Tony's signature things in the Sopranos, a subtle detail, but awesome....

[@Mmanifesto22]

Yea but I hate how dickie literally taught him nothing. Tony had little to no knowledge of dickies business, then dickie dies. So much for teaching Tony everything he knows....... pretty big letdown considering Tony's conversations and stories he told about dickie and their escapades..... what happened to the crooked cop that admitted to killing dickie right before Chris kills him? I have to wonder wtf happened in production to allow for so many plot holes

[@jackjack3722]

@@Mmanifesto22 I do see what you mean

[@magiccookies420]

This dude is a great actor. Really resembles his dad.

[@MichelleAntonia]

What an amazing thing to be doing carrying on his dad's character. He seems like such a cool kid, I wish only the best for him and can't wait to see his career thrive!

[@abinashsorokhaibam7196]

He's so handsome

[@jamestrivett4910]

His dad was a true great a legend he is smile down proud of his son rip James gandolfini

[@m.coleman]

Just finished the movie-- Michael did a GREAT job! ❤ He embodied his father as Tony to a T! I love that he obviously studied the mannerisms, posture, etc. Kudos, Michael! 👏🏽

[@JoeKerr420]

We need a continuation of the movie with young Tony Soprano and his rise to power

[@plo8450]

No, no more movies, this one was trash.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

It’s awesome that everyone agrees he crushed it playing his father’s iconic role!

[@nightowls7324]

I take it you haven't seen the online reviews?

[@badbadthingss]

​@@nightowls7324 movie bad, acting seems universally praises

[@Ernie1978]

He seems like a lovely bloke. Can't wait to see the film!

[@onedayyoumay95]

Miss you so much James

[@GR8CAMBELLS]

This was one of the most “real” fallon interviews ever like FR

[@terracottaneemtree6697]

I really liked this interview too. Two pro's connecting and sharing the experience of being noticed so their talent is brought to the next level.

[@courtneyambergirdwood8426]

Yeah you could tell Jimmy was legitimately interested to hear his answers and help him through it. It was kind and honest.

[@DannyCosmos]

Kept the fake laugh to a minimum

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

@@courtneyambergirdwood8426 -- even though he kept interrupting Michael, as usual. I guess this lesser level of interruption is Jimmy's way of being kind and honest.

[@johnnycaruthers7180]

Fallon is still a far-left douche in my eyes.

[@RustyArtJourney]

I love Fallon

[@loveforeignaccents]

Me too!

[@RadicalEdward2]

I love how he has some of his father’s mannerisms ♥️

[@laurenw.8178]

*Michael is absolutely adorable - love him!* 🥰

[@adriennefein2284]

Michael is truly the spitting image of his dad & the diehard fans will be ready to watch the new show 👑🤩🎶🎼🎭🎉🥰

[@adaj472]

That’s what made me go see the movie. He looked so much like him I was floored.

[@spdodger]

The scene where he calls Uncle Dickie for some Rolling Rock and ends up getting into a fist fight with his friend was INCREDIBLE! He was channeling his father there as you could see the anger building up in him. Great job!

[@spdodger]

@HandsRated E ForEveryone News flash: Good acting happens in bad movies too.

[@GR018]

That friend was Jackie Aprile.

[@joemonteirosportsshorts3343]

*Joe Jerkoff*

[@MegaStevie1990]

I’m so excited for his future! He seems like a very humble kid.

[@albertonieves2291]

The Sopranos in my book will go down as the greatest tv series in history. Ur dad is proud Michael. Your father is a legend 🙏

[@mikechicago6200]

I am proud of Michael because not only did he play as father amazing me but I have a feeling that he's going to be a rising star in Hollywood and I hope that David Chase will bring him back to play him in a possible sequel to this movie

[@thagoober07]

It’s funny , his dad never wanted him to be an actor .. but he is an awesome one . Congrats mike 👌🏼

[@moneymanifestation9505]

So he never watched the show and went against his father's wishes🙄sounds like another Hollywood prick to me

[@lildave420]

Seeing him makes my heart sing!! I love him!!

[@paulattaboyatreides6414]

Wishing this young man all the success and happiness in the world!

[@MileyCyrusSwollenGums]

His father will always be a legend and he can say his dad was in arguably the greatest show of all time.

[@HeadbutKneecap]

I can't imagine how hard it would hsve been for him to watch the show and especially all the scenes where Tony passes out since Michael literally found his dad passed out before he passed...

[@catdog2706]

Hand some young man looks exactly like his father love them both❤❤❤❤

[@Mia7189]

SO looking forward to seeing this film this weekend.

[@tkavook]

The Shrek portrait looks like Paulie 😂

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

I hope he does well in film because he never had the makings of a varsity athlete either.

[@bobafett4141]

Movie sucked.

[@vincentpadovano7855]

Looks just like his dad...unbelievable...RIP Mr Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini)

[@tomtalker2000]

You can tell he's his daddy's boy. Just look at his eyes and cheek area. Totally looks like his dad.

[@ToeTag1968]

I thought the casting in "Many Saints" was very good. Even the boy they found to play young Tony (not teenage Tony) was a dead ringer for a little A.J. Casting got all the looks down pat.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

The guy who played Silvio was fantastic. The fact that he was balding was a nice touch too.

[@LiaMeni]

chris moltisanti's parents looked like they could be his real biological parents, too!

[@Mmanifesto22]

@@Lord_Bibulous when did sil have a wig in the show? Even in the last season when he was on life support, he had his hair and it was all disheveled.... but it was his hair

[@evanisovich]

It was downright creepy how uncanny they got young Janice, looks EXACTLY like a younger version of her.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

@@Mmanifesto22 Even Ralph Cifaretto's hair got mussed from time to time in the series. And we saw he had a hair piece.

[@june5306]

I remember seeing him when his dad died in Rome. It was heartbreaking....he has huge shoes to fill

[@gzo313]

Is he trying to fill his shoes?

[@june5306]

@@gzo313 ..he said he was never interested in acting and now he is playing his dad...who was an actor of immense talent .....a lot of people are already comparing them

[@mortenolsen1111]

It was a worthy prequel... He did great playing his father's character as a young man... Go Michael ✊🏼

[@pedropuss]

Awww. good for him , nice looking young man, I was crushed when his father passed, never missed an episode of the Sopranos

[@toneriggz]

Can't wait for this Friday

[@zacharyjohnson6453]

For me having an Italian Grandfather, I've learned it's all about Family, so it's best the Legacy stays in The Family🇮🇹

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

Best wishes for that young man . I miss his pops. One of the greatest.

[@johnroberts9188]

Loved the Sopranos and his dad seemed like an all around great guy. Wishing his son all the best!

[@starheartskull15]

He’s so adorable

[@samland9570]

I don’t think his dad was ever interviewed on a late night show, just an appearance during a Letterman top ten list. Cool stuff!

[@ompatel8988]

Michael is clearly more extroverted than his late father.

[@jamesmorant1406]

Jim was very Shy didn't like doing Interviews

[@tessmoks3434]

All I know is that I saw the trailer for this a few weeks ago and knew I was gonna be a fan!! I loved James in the sopranos and I waited every week for that show!!!

[@jamesmorant1406]

@@tessmoks3434 Me Too

[@sharipowers1576]

Jimmy hosted SNL and appeared as an unnamed New Jersey resident on Weekend Update.

[@sheilapate7604]

This needs to be a series I want more

[@AM-xe4iq]

I’m really looking forward to seeing what he does next. Salute, young man 👏🏼🍾🥂

[@darthjavo7438]

Love it ! I'm gonna watch it

[@jacobdean4833]

He nailed it! Hell! Maybe we'll see him play Tony again, Tony in his 20s...

[@zelfkweek1984]

Legendary ishh 🔥

[@9odfathr]

So excited for tonight!

[@leonthesleepy]

Borko would be proud

[@mattshriver4102]

No matter how feel about the movie. He did an amazing job playing tony!

[@mareir]

Love this!

[@KimKim-wu6xj]

This is perfect!! I wish this so much success!

[@eneobande7433]

I still haven't watched The Soprano but it's on my bucket list.

[@Bildam1]

It should be the number one priority in your bucket list.

[@Creyole]

Watch it, you’ll be so glad you did

[@shadowaccount]

Overrated in my opinion... Quit watching it after 3 episodes. I'm not one of those "It gets better" type people. If a series can't make you interested in the 1st 3 episodes, It's a waste of time.

[@kennethcastelino3033]

@@shadowaccount It does get better. Trust me. After 'College', it gets better.

[@Mike-wi6ho]

@@shadowaccount if you didn’t like it then you must like shit shows simple

[@mikeoley13]

There were so many moments during the film where his subtle actions were exactly like his dad's. The kitchen scene in particular with Vera was outstanding. I'm hoping there are more Soprano's stories they plan on making with him in it.

[@sciencecompliance235]

I wish Michael the best, but they should just leave The Sopranos alone instead of trying to milk the cow dry.

[@emmuhhhh]

His performance was my favorite part of the movie! Excellent job! 💓

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

The perfect guy to play young Tony. Amazing.

[@peppermint9657]

I remember when his Dad died. I literally wept. I loved that man. Hands down, one of the best series, ever! So I was super excited to see the Many Saints of Newwark. I went to the movies to get the full experience. Let's just say, underwhelming but it wasn't the acting. All the characters were excellent. Sil, Paulie...spot on. It's just the story itself was lacking. But when I saw Michael Gandolfini come on screen...tears welled up. It was like looking at his father. That old familiar,handsome face that America loved. He did a great job and his father would be so proud. So am I saying it was a horrible movie..Hell No...I just wanted more. Hope to see more of Michael in the future.

[@NoMoreLullabies]

Michael is the best Shrek!

[@raynash4117]

I'm so happy for him and he is growing up in a healthy way.

[@ralphsmallblock4367]

Right on a honor to meet Tony Sopranos real son ✊🙏

[@altonhumes5782]

He inherited Greatness.... and now, he will continue that greatness beyond what his late, Great Father achieved. Welcome to the Party, Michael Gandolfini. #TonightShow #SopranosForever #InheritorOfGreatness.

[@steffnic13]

Awww! I didn’t realize he was LITERALLY James’ kid and not just playing Tony as a kid. So amazing he is doing this. Still sad his dad isn’t with us anymore.

[@jsun1993]

He never played Tony’s kid. He played kid Tony

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

@@jsun1993 true, and then Tony the Tiger is going to play Tony’s kid who plays Tony playing Tony’s kid

[@steffnic13]

@@jsun1993 yes. My mistake. It’s what I meant.

[@SaffronGold]

Great job! God bless you

[@rodrigo964]

amazing story amazing young man and his father was the BEST

[@meechiebaby493]

Wow does he ever look like his dad!

[@gnomevoyeur]

I’m a bit older, a bit balder and a bit fatter than when I was younger. As such, James really spoke to me. I’ve seen Michael on Babish’s channel before and he seems like a great guy but hasn’t been through the mill enough to really make me sit up and watch.

[@GT-EH]

I wanna see more of him, he did a great job of playing his Dad.

[@michelebartlett3921]

What a sweetheart