"The Many Saints of Newark": A return to the Sopranos' world of crime

Producer David Chase became a TV legend with his groundbreaking HBO series, "The Sopranos." Now, 14 years after the show's cryptic finale, Chase is returning to the roots of his central character in a prequel film, "The Many Saints of Newark." Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Chase about the pressures to revisit the Sopranos' crime world and the origins of Dickie Moltisanti and Uncle Junior; with actor John Magaro, who plays Silvio Dante; and with Michael Gandolfini, son of the late James Gandolfini, who plays a youthful version of the mob boss made famous by his father.
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[@chasetonchaseit]

My dad loved the Sopranos just wish he were here to watch this with me. Rest in peace Dad & James Gandolfini

[@michaeldiomataris5037]

Right here with you fam

[@colton4017]

I was too young and my dad (single dad) wouldn't let me watch with him late at night, but I'd sneak in the living room and I remember scenes here and there. I just finished watching the series and it has so much nostalgia for me as a child. I'm really sorry to hear about your dad..

[@jaked9191]

Same

[@BruhBruh-sb5xd]

And #wokedreamsx100 🤑🌟🗽💥😂

[@leemotts5201]

Same here brother

[@okeymmeje5118]

That impersonation of Silvio by magaro was spot on. Frightening

[@bodhi8297]

Wow this is going to be ridiculously accurate

[@johnc5713]

That was amazing how the young Silvio is the same!!! Wow!!! I can’t wait

[@orsonlannister9847]

It really is, I can't believe it!

[@rsk4034]

@@johnc5713

[@RoseUnseen]

ugh silvio was silvio in his 40 would of been interesting if he was a hippie guy early in life

[@rickd4654]

Can't wait to see johnny boy I hear he was a real saint

[@caseyfalconer7347]

Be nice to see Livia giving her life to her children on a silver platter aswell

[@cjdayne3033]

Only after he died …. When he was alive ….nothin

[@inutero10]

Anywayyy…

[@acecarter1717]

I was hoping that this would be more about Johnny boy and his beginnings

[@xboxmoonpartingty104]

I'm not really expecting much, Jon Bernthal seems to play the same character every movie/tv show he's in. Don't get me wrong, he play's a badass really well, but beyond that not much

[@PaulRobert474]

FYI: Quasimodo predicted all of this...

[@ianiello]

Who did what?

[@louistracy6964]

True to this day

[@sigspearthumb3249]

Quasimodo never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@deebee4575]

@@ianiello WHOOOOSH!

[@deebee4575]

@@sigspearthumb3249 “small hands was his problem”

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

In a weird way I’m actually kind of nervous for David Chase. Its such a gutsy thing to revisit something like The Sopranos that is on the very short list of most influential and impactful pieces of work in pop culture history.

[@sandybell5598]

He’s the originator it will be amazing.

[@louistracy6964]

Guy's made millions. Feel less nervous.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

@@louistracy6964 It’s got nothing to do with money. Whilst that obviously is the priority to some shallow people, if it was all about money he would’ve done it along time ago. It’s a guaranteed cash cow. It’s about the art.

[@Jackzay90]

Bawls. For sure.

[@louistracy6964]

@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 I didn't say it was about the money, obviously. He's not in a position where that's an issue, so 'feel less nervous'.

[@murfdog19]

The scene with young Tony and Silvio was 100% young Tony and Silvio.

[@louistracy6964]

It looked like the series?

[@joescott5322]

In the phone box? It’s Jackie Aprile

[@jamesgreen4448]

@@joescott5322 no 3:21 in this video

[@OpenMawProductions]

Yeah. They nailed Tony. Seeing Sil and Paulie though... I know they got Sil down, now I just need to see more of Paulie. That scene between Tony and Sil was magical.

[@anicetorodriguez8862]

It’s Jackie boy

[@Mr.Nin10do.]

Is CBS kicking up to borko for these clips???

[@klompsauce]

Or Don Junior, whatever happened there

[@raaaaasable]

hahahahaha

[@russell2890]

Damn

[@NRV0]

It died on the vine...

[@dylanbuk7055]

@@klompsauce WHATEVER HAPPENED THERE?

[@buttercup3333]

Being 30 yrs old, I grew up watching this and it was probably inappropriate but it’s a part of my childhood. So excited! 🤩

[@martyjohnstone8226]

Haha can relate!!

[@BLTKellys]

Your parents let you watch Sopranos? Terrible parenting.

[@martyjohnstone8226]

@@BLTKellys because passing judgement on a stranger is indicative of good parenting, right?

[@BLTKellys]

@@martyjohnstone8226 i do pass judgement on people who won’t let kids be kids. That’s sick.

[@martyjohnstone8226]

@@BLTKellys thank you. Your righteousness has been acknowledged and your virtue is on full display. You're a good person, congratulations!! As we are in a pandemic the Olympic commission are unfortunately unable to have an awards ceremony, so your medal will be posted in the mail.

[@arkwill14]

The fundamental question is, will he be as effective as an actor like his dad was? And he will be, even more so. But until he is, it's going to be hard to verify that I think he'll be more effective.

[@gangstersleaguethebook]

Lol Carmine, how’s the weather?

[@Errcyco]

We’re in a real quagmire eyah Ton’

[@Xanywa]

One of my favorite lines 🤣🤣🤣🤣 lil carmine

[@Prochillydog]

The sacred and the propane

[@ChrisC1677]

Very allegorical!

[@Will21st]

David Chase is a no nonsense kinda guy, no doubt.

[@stevennieto9898]

The strong, silent type.

[@Mr.Nin10do.]

He's a stand up guy, they are a dying breed.

[@wendellbatts2477]

Yeah, Definitely not the come from behind type.

[@paisan8766]

He was gay, David Chase?

[@Will21st]

@@paisan8766 you gonna make that same stupid joke every time?

[@Errcyco]

The Sopranos is the best show ever made.. better then anything. I’m super excited for the movie.

[@cameroneagle4370]

better then goonies?

[@Cabledeluz1977]

You’ve never seen Fraggle Rock, have you?

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

i have complete faith in David Chase, he's a genius.

[@borja1000]

Without a doubt. There was TV before the Sopranos and TV after the Sopranos. And nothing has been as good.

[@orsonlannister9847]

Better than 2 Broke Girls? Get the fvxk outta heah!

[@johnsantello9731]

God please don't let this movie suck.

[@clivewarren8671]

I would have said if David Chase was not involved in this then I would have been very worried but he is so I know it will be a success

[@ryanduray1]

@@clivewarren8671 That's exactly what I was thinking. David Chase said he's very pleased with the movie. It's gonna be a good one.

[@donkeyshow7235]

@@ryanduray1 Terry Winters also had a big hand in this movie. So if it sucks they just don't have it anymore,qhich I highly doubt

[@premiumnetwork1953]

As a black man I hope this movie don’t end up “woke”

[@donkeyshow7235]

@@premiumnetwork1953 I doubt David Chase even knows what "woke" is

[@hollyh1969]

I grew up with the real thing, enough said. This is as big as the GodFather movies. Same level of excitement for this generation as back then. Bless James. Bless Michael. Good job gentlemen.

[@vitodereine5360]

The actor playing Silvio... WOW!!

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

I am so grateful to Mr. Chase for the show and this movie, he is an amazing storyteller.

[@louistracy6964]

Have you seen it?

[@TheMichaelCardoza]

Man I lost my dad and when he spoke about his father I got emotional. I can’t imagine having an archive of my fathers work.

[@marksinclair383]

I think it will be very emotional for the fans watching this movie. The series was simply magnificent and James is much missed. Seeing his son play him will be bittersweet for me as he is so like his dad. Hope the movie is good and does not tarnish how much of a masterpiece the series was.

[@shawnhampton8503]

Wow. James Gandolfini's son playing his father's iconic character... so moving.

[@chrisfinch8637]

My Dad’s a Newark native, so this show (miss ya, Gandolfini) was kind of like his way of looking at life growing up around the show itself.

[@bonnie3447]

Cringe 😖

[@MrJoshanthony734313]

And my great grandmother was a Cherokee princess...

[@frangipanivine]

No one cares

[@chrisfinch8637]

@@frangipanivine Neither do I, but Family is Everything.

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

@@frangipanivine I care

[@americanpatriot212]

The movie really does truly look good. You can tell they put alot of work and care into this unlike most of the other crap Hollywood pumps out just for a quick buck. The film is going to be good for sure.

[@jrg4094]

Even his son during the interview..."playing my dad's part"...you can see his dad in him and how he says that line.

[@shortyp1000]

James Gandolfini is still so missed. RIP 🙏🏼 🕊 His son is definitely going to do* him justice. Can't wait to see this movie. 😊

[@KIllaaaMunnnaa]

Michael does have the makings of a varsity athlete

[@hollyh1969]

Does he have small hands?

[@kellymulderino7156]

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

In memory James Gandolfini (1956-2013)

[@markothwriter]

no, no, no.... nope. he's soft.

[@Errcyco]

“I was ashamed to face my own friends”

[@timc7035]

There's no way Chase would make a sequel to the TV show since it would be hard not to reveal what happened to Tony unless it features someone far from Tony. It would be a pale imitation of the show without James Gandolfini or Sirico (too old now). Prequels are fair game, though.

[@paperbakwriter2886]

I have to believe that Tony survives because the war was over and I can't think of anyone who was gunning for him; nothing in the story leads to that conclusion. What probably did happen though is that with Carlo's testimony backed up by years of Raymond's tapes, Tony goes to jail, maybe, for the rest of his life. EDIT: I’m just trying to justify it but I can’t. Makes sense he caught it. Everything from his convo with Bobby to Sil’s close call at that dinner to the Sopranos being a glorified crew and not worthy of NY’s respect anyway. Why should Butchie keep his word to Tony? Nobody up there would care if he got killed. Like Butchie himself said, we deal with whatever is left.

[@patrickmorrissey3084]

@@paperbakwriter2886 It's extremely obvious that Tony was killed by the man in the Members Only Jacket. The clues are all there. Bobby "you probably never hear it coming." Also Eugene is wearing the same jacket when he kills someone in a diner in an earlier season whose initials are A.S. There is no way Chase would do that for no reason. He has said before that the clues are there you just have to figure it out for yourself. It was probably New York that turned on Tony to tie up lose ends. They couldn't not retaliate against a "glorified crew" that took out the boss of one of the five families. Especially considering the way Phil was killed right in front of his wife. So Tony gets taken out in the same way. Shot in the back of the head in front of his family.

[@tcjester89]

@@patrickmorrissey3084 Even more clues: The hitman walks into the bathroom before killing Tony, just like Michael Corleone does in Godfather before killing the Solozo and McClusky. That scene from Godfather is confirmed by AJ to be Tony's favorite. This next clue is really the nail in the coffin. The editing in the final scene itself. The pattern: Front doorbell rings, Camera shows Tony, Camera shows Tony's POV looking at door, Camera shows Tony again. This pattern repeats every time the door opens and someone walks in. In the final shots of Meadow rushing in, it repeats but cuts to black when it is supposed to show Tony's POV. The credits don't come on for 5 seconds. There is no music, the only episode to feature none in the credits. Tony sees nothing. The music stopped. He's dead.

[@patrickmorrissey3084]

@@tcjester89 Some people are too dense to pick up on any of that and refuse to see it even once it is pointed out for them.

[@arr0gant1]

@@paperbakwriter2886 Tony did plenty throughout the series to elicit a hit on him from the other families. They could explain it in a thousand different ways.

[@sleepyandhollow.]

holy jesus im blown away by young silvio!!! wow

[@NevadaBoss]

Been waiting on this movie like patience on a monument! #UncleJr4Ever

[@ryanduray1]

I've been farting into the same sofa cushion for 18 months waiting for this movie.

[@Jack-jx2ug]

@@ryanduray1 Take it easy. We’re not makin’ a western here.

[@ryanduray1]

@@Jack-jx2ug Who's that speaking here? Is somebody speaking?

[@MisterNoah]

been waiting since Moses was in short pants

[@Silvio89Dante]

Of course I waited long for this movie, I don't live in Oshkosh!

[@thomashannan3006]

Going to be a great movie! Looking forward to it!

[@brucelee4996]

Thanks Jim Axelrod, and Jane Pauley and CBS support staff. Great informative reporting. Always piques my interest. 👌

[@E.C.2]

I've imagined Dickie was slightly more empathetic towards Tony as opposed to Tony and Christopher.

[@davidshort8344]

Michael is so grounded and just wonderful. I think he has a stellar career ahead of him. We're all rootin' for ya! ❤

[@bodhi8297]

Greatest TV Series of all time bar none. It’s formula and storytelling has been copied again and again. Can’t wait for The Many Saints Of Newark. I knew Chase wouldnt compromise. Young Livia looks more like Carmela lol Guess Melfi was right about all the Freudian stuff

[@JuanPeguero]

He really sounds like a Mafia boss. The director, I mean

[@razzberrythunder3638]

That's the creator of the series lol not the director. He co wrote the film

[@JuanPeguero]

@@razzberrythunder3638 Looks like a Ganster anyway

[@vibinwpsilocybin1424]

the sopranos is a timeless classic

[@bigmedge]

💯

[@americanpatriot212]

The film is gonna be good. Actually great

[@mangopilar]

He definitely got his dad’s smile, he must be proud as punch knowing his son portraying his character on film. What an honor, he must be for Michael.

[@Nomzai]

His father passed away years ago fyi.

[@mangopilar]

@@Nomzai He did tragically, no kidding. He is smiling from Heaven.

[@melanierodgers7794]

Entertainment Tonight just interviewed James in Heaven and indeed he was smiling.

[@stevec7770]

Bet he never had a shine box

[@frangipanivine]

@@Nomzai literally everyone knows that. what is wrong with you?

[@PerfectoKiss]

The only person to play Tony is his son, who had to take the role. Such an honor to his dad for playing his old man. Tony S is the best character in TV history.

[@chillallthekildren]

@@eric_schaaf dude

[@dvml45]

Agreed!

[@youclogthemweclearthem2394]

I can't wait for it. This is hands down my favorite show i watch it all the time

[@Quetzalc08L]

There are a lot of performances to look forward to in this one, but I am very excited to see Vera Farmiga play Livia Soprano. That character was so rich on the show, and she was the main reason Tony was in therapy to begin with. I imagine Vera's going to be channeling an even more twisted version of Norma Bates for this role.

[@izzybitsyspider03]

That's so true! I forgot she did Bates Motel!!!

[@DabbyDom]

Irregardless, it's gonna be good

[@lewstone5430]

Stop that. It’s “regardless” my friend. You’re welcome.

[@rsmith7994]

Lighten up, Francis. It’s a common mistake made by several characters on The Sopranos.

[@Silvio89Dante]

All claims to my HUD business are irrigated!

[@Sck519]

Only if Tony had the makings to be a varsity athlete

[@kellymulderino7156]

ENOUGH with this - this is all anyone says

[@Sck519]

@@kellymulderino7156 you clearly never had the makings of being someone fun

[@rahmanmuhammad9791]

@@Sck519 small hands was the problem

[@louistracy6964]

What only if.... you working on a script where Tony goes to university?

[@TheNegativeOptimist1]

Censors the f word then immediately shows someone getting stabbed to death...

[@jasongreene2974]

True..makes no sense

[@ValHemi265]

Nice work Michael. I'm happy you didn't turn down the role, because in reality, there was no one else who could look and sound like your dad. I'm sure he is a proud and fulfilled spirit right now. Can't wait to see the entire film. It'll be like going back in 2021.

[@kimbattles2399]

Mr. Chase. I never plan on getting tired of the Sopranos. I know this is a stretch but I would love and WATCH another series of the Sopranos with the few characters that survived through the first series. Maybe Silvio survives, Meadow somehow becomes interested in the bosiness. AJ even. To me the storyline is endless. Just my thoghts. And how EXCELLENT the series was and still is.☺

[@notsojoerogan]

Meadow running things? Not that strunzo

[@flaco316]

I could see a prequel series that covers the late 70’s leading to the mid 90’s but a sequel will never happen

[@kimbattles2399]

@@notsojoerogan Ok. Having fun. Just a thought. Thanks

[@louistracy6964]

@@notsojoerogan nice excuse to use strunz. And if it ends with o, it's a boy.

[@notsojoerogan]

@@kimbattles2399 Oh poor you

[@jesse590]

It seems like David Chase hates doing these interviews.

[@SailorsGirl1957]

Yeah, he seems to be...bored.

[@zeldasmith6154]

It's not his piece of cake.

[@Fnelrbnef]

I think he has a pretty dark mind. Depression runs in his family I think. But what a real, smart, authentic guy he is.

[@weasley2o13]

He's just an introvert. He's a good person, you can see it in his eyes and in his writing. Some of us just can't communicate with people we don't know, and that's ok.

[@benkeel2966]

Michael Gandolfini is going to be an amazing and verrrry famous actor.

[@melanierodgers7794]

Nepotism alive and well

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Like it's late father also The Sopranos actor

[@louistracy6964]

How famous?

[@motorvehicle6742]

@@louistracy6964 Before he becomes famous it will be hard to verify how famous he could become.

[@frangipanivine]

@@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401 we know.

[@altonhumes5782]

This was long awaited, and will honor the iconic James Gandolfini. Can't wait for this one. #CBSSundayMorning #WereStillBelieving. #RIPFJamesGandolfini.

[@carljcreighton]

Michael Gandolfini seems like a great new actor

[@lolmouf]

Bold move, Sopranos is the greatest TV show ever made

[@janetbeebe6578]

We will never get tired of this family, because we see ourselves and atleast 1 of our family members in the Sopranos. Personally, I see my Uncle Lucky.

[@rajarobertomasoniciclopez8886]

The fact that a sequel was out when James Gandolfini died means that TONY did not die

[@pauliesandmanpalermo3757]

Great observation 💯

[@patrickmorrissey3084]

No...

[@nolabrah]

Oh my god that Silvio portrayal is goooood. Can't wait for this movie.

[@Gemmarose9012]

He’s better as Sil than Michael is as Tony.

[@domcagney2352]

The more I see David Chase, the more I realize he would've played a great role in the Sopranos lore if he ever casted himself(the more I listen to him however, the more I see that would've NEVER happened). Regardless, he's just got that classic, cold indifference that would play very well on a ruthless gangster. Imagine him with tinted glasses sitting behind a desk at Bing-like club in a suit smoking a cigar talking about getting someone whacked...it would be great lol

[@odiousgreen7495]

The film is set ten years before Phil Leotardo went to prison.

[@ER-me1ii]

How long did he go away for? Never heard him mention it.

[@emmajohnson6955]

His dad would be so proud of him.i believe he always was.from what I have seen he knocks it out of the park.

[@blotfd]

"He's a f-a-a-AA-a-ag" - tony soprano

[@gusgus8134]

Looking so forward for it!!!

[@rman52]

Rod Serling was the prequel to David Chase. The two greatest creative artists of tv. Gene Roddenberry not far behind.

[@jessegarcia5386]

The mass are hungry of great entertainment being part of the soprano...Is icing on the cake..

[@brianwillis333]

Can't wait to see the new movie with his son. Going to make a real Italian gravy and baked ziti and enjoy the movie just like I used to do weekly watching the sopranos. UPDATE.: The food was great, thanks for the recipes. UNFORTUNATELY the movie wasn't very good, really wanted it to be.

[@dvml45]

Don’t forget the prosciutto and manicot! Oh and the gabagoo

[@brianwillis333]

@@dvml45 thank you for telling me..

[@louistracy6964]

Michael Gandolfini seems to have such screen charisma. Such beauty, grace, and those eyes! Kidding, he looks like a pug, but he's a bloke, right?

[@SailorsGirl1957]

You got me. 😆 Good one. Pug!! 😆

[@TalentedLMT]

I hope this movie is successful and they make a sequel about Tony soprano (instead of focusing mostly on Dickie Moltisanti ) in his mid-20s and his young crew on the rise.

[@williamlidster5850]

Just from what I saw they nailed it!

[@skullcrackersent]

This movie is going to be great!

[@PokerJunkie83]

I can see why a lot of the actors in the Sopranos felt like they didn’t nail the first audition 😂 David Chase shows no emotions lolol

[@anirudhpandey828]

i wanna see silvio watching the godfather

[@1SouthernBiLFBoiJones]

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” -Silvio

[@finight9]

eating gabagoul

[@Mr.BeastFacts]

I love the respect the media seems to be showing for this project.

[@louistracy6964]

They know a formula.

[@samueljohnson1504]

If Quickie G doesn't make an appearance then this whole movie was for nothing.

[@jonnysupreme]

"I'm always being accuuuuused"

[@danpena10565]

Livia: you waaa abussive to tha staaaafff!!!!!

[@AnthonyVenutolo]

David Chase. The happiest man in show business. 😳😳

[@fidelio76]

Is this after the godfather was realesed or before, jqut to know if there gonna be any godfather references

[@vibinwpsilocybin1424]

THE SOPRANOS 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@NRV0]

Was Silvio older than Tony?? I always thought they were the same age. Ralph told Jakie "For my Fatha" Aprile Jr that Him, Tony, Jackie Sr, and Silvio were kids running around trying to get noticed.

[@federicobanzuela3027]

Silvio is 9 years older than Tony.

[@NRV0]

@@federicobanzuela3027 Really? Never knew. Still, Ralph did say this so that either a inconsistency or David Chase forgot this was said

[@myPrzeslaw]

@@NRV0 The last person who'd believed in Ralphies words was Paulie's mother. But she wasn't really Paulie's mother. Think about it. ;P

[@federicobanzuela3027]

I’m just going by the birthdates on their prop drivers licenses lol but it does seem that way in the many saints

[@NRV0]

@@myPrzeslaw I'd say it was Jackie Jr since that story Ralph told him inspired him to try to replicate it.

[@Peppers19781978]

Michael Gandolfini looks like he completly nailed this and I am sure it wasn't easy but stepping into this role for anyone wouldn't be easy, playing a younger version of one of the most iconic characters ever created but it's also now hard to imagine how anyone but Michael could've played his father's iconic character because he looks and sounds so much like his dad.

[@Jazzyruf]

My only gripe is Silvio is meant to be at most 2 years older then Tony but they have a 38 year old playing Silvio as if he’s already in the mob. Also Christopher is supposed to be like 10 years younger then tony he mentioned being picked on at 9

[@Shade571]

He doesn’t look 38, he looks about 32, but with the Silvio thing on he looks 28, Considering Steven was 10 years older than Jim in real life it makes sense

[@TheGreenDevil21]

The transition from a young Tony soprano in season 1 @ 5.40 to the now Michael Gandalfoni is incredible

[@duke9430]

I’ve watched The Sopranos since time immemorial

[@louistracy6964]

Clever, I see what you did there.

[@Errcyco]

Let me tell ya a couple uh three things

[@patriot459]

Awe man he never watched the series because naturally it would hurt to see his dad but then he fell in love with Tony just like everyone else did. Honestly I wish nothing but success for all involved with this and hope they know real fans aren’t going to give them a hard time. I know the writers form the show made this and I trust them to deliver.

[@qunticoqamiroquai1620]

I'm a serious Soprano fan and have watch that HBO entire seasons of The Sopranos at least 12 times or more. I'm excited about the movie the trailers looks great. I'll just be entertained and not try to grade the movie on the accuracy of The Soprano TV show.

[@stonner1555]

"Battery's dead" felt sureal Silvio

[@DOPEdwarf]

he looks so much like his dad lol

[@cyber6sapien]

How TF is Jane Pauley STILL so gorgeous after all these years!!??

[@jefferee2002]

Dear God I can't wait for this

[@channingkelley8856]

i paid enough jon.. i paid alot..

[@tonysoprano9864]

Uncle Junior casting was excellent but they're all very good .

[@louistracy6964]

'At this level', ffs, the guy wanted to make a gangster movie, what more do ya want.

[@RobVerdone]

The Mafia conquered this country and made it better! 🇮🇹

[@armandogomez2677]

Love how in this picture young livia looks like Carmella.

[@v.a.993]

I have never watched The Sopranos, but I am curious about this film. If I watch the film, hopefully it will make me want to see the series. I would be seeing the series from an entirely different perspective than those who watched it before the movie, and that part intrigues me.

[@JoseLopez-km9cl]

I’ve heard that you don’t have to watch the series to get the movie but there’s no doubt that you’ll miss out on some references in the movie. But I guess you could also understand the references if you do decide to watch the series

[@Roseforthethorns]

I saw the trailer and began the series- I just finished season 2. It’s so good and holds up so, so well.

[@JoseLopez-km9cl]

@M J you must be great to talk to

[@alexblaze8878]

Do yourself a BIG favor and watch the series first.

[@Gemmarose9012]

You’re actually better off having not seen the series. Those of us who have seen it run the risk of doing comparisons to it while we watch the movie and coming up disappointed. I’m going to do my very best to treat it as a separate entity and not the younger versions of the characters on the show. It will fare better for me that way.

[@thomasjane1649]

THE MANY SHINEBOXES OF NEWARK - A TOMMY/ PHILLY STORY

[@dannyh5937]

David Chase definitely had the makings of a varsity athlete

[@chrisp1355]

Tired of this family? The Sopranos are the poor man's Shakespeare.

[@scottmcanea]

After watching the Sopranos prequel, and being a massive Soprano fan I must say I was extremely disappointed in this movie. At best it's a TV movie, kept waiting for things to happen in this movie, which never happened. God Father 3 comes to mind.

[@neddog58]

Exactly my thoughts. Disjointed mess of a movie

[@RobVerdone]

Greatest show of all time in American history!!!

[@pjk9056]

It looks like James was much taller then his son. The heft can come later but by early 20’s you’re as tall as you’re going to get.

[@lunes-1]

🍎Wow! More 🔫blood on the menu..

[@snotbubbles3276]

"No it is not." "We wanted to make a gangster movie." Best line of the interview for not only Soprano fans but people who relic in the Gangster/Mafia genre of films.

[@jonathanadams3944]

I can't wait. It looks amazing!

[@sadiqqdaoud4210]

Furio Giunta is the mob boss in Italy now and Carmella shows up suddenly from America.

[@kind2311]

I adore how dry and matter-of-fact David Chase is. You can tell they cut the interview to make him seem more agreeable with the questions, but I guarantee you he was annoyed and very straightforward with the interviewer.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Not gonna lie I’ve watched the series about 10 times at this point and I see how meticulous and smart it is, you notice new stuff all the time because there are so many dimensions to the writing, people will study the show forever.

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

I'm in the movie! I'm so happy

[@justathought111918]

Does David Chase ever smile? I”m glad it matters to him how the fans feel because we, or at I, can’t get enough of this show. Keep bringing it Mr Chase.

[@jamesd242]

apparently the word on the street is that David Chase developed his personality in a car crash