The Sopranos reboot: HBO boss fuels rumours of new episodes after prequel film
‘There is nothing on the table at the moment but I will stay open’
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.HBO has fuelled rumours that The Sopranos could return for a new season.
Considering creator David Chase is revisiting the world of the classic drama in prequel film The Many Saints of Newark, starring James Gandolfini’s son Michael, HBO’s President of Programming Casey Bloys was asked whether they could expand the feature into a series.
Excitingly, he refused to shut the door on the idea.
“I keep saying ‘never say never’,” Bloys told Deadline at Television Critics Association. “There are no plans, there is no discussions about it, but (Michael) is a really good actor. We had him on The Deuce. There is nothing on the table at the moment but I will stay open.”
Alessandro Nivola will star in the new film playing Richard “Dickie” Moltisanti. Though the character never appeared in The Sopranos – even through flashback – Dickie loomed large over its story. He was Carmella Soprano’s cousin, and was gunned down when his son Christopher Moltisanti was still an infant.
Dickie’s early death was the whole reason Tony Soprano (Gandolfini) felt so paternal towards Christopher – and a whole episode was given over to him avenging his father’s death.
Ray Liotta, Jon Bernthal and Vera Farmiga have also joined the cast, with the latter expected to play a young version of Tony’s mother, Livia.
Directing the film will be Alan Taylor, who also served as director on nine episodes of The Sopranos, along with the Mad Men pilot and Game of Thrones‘s thrilling season seven episode “Beyond the Wall”.
The Sopranos was the first show to put HBO on the map. Ending in 2007, the series won 21 Emmys and 5 Golden Globes.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments