James Gandolfini’s son to play young Tony in Sopranos prequel film

The late James Gandolfini’s son, Michael, has been cast to play a young Tony Soprano in The Sopranos prequel film called "The Many Saints of Newark."

News 12 Staff

Jan 23, 2019, 1:29 PM

Updated 1,925 days ago

Share:

The late James Gandolfini’s son, Michael, has been cast to play a young Tony Soprano in The Sopranos prequel film called "The Many Saints of Newark."
The story is set in the 1960s, during the Newark riots.
The 19-year-old previously appeared in HBO's "The Deuce" as Joey Dwyer.
Michael told Deadline, "It's a profound honor to continue my dad's legacy while stepping into the shoes of a young Tony Soprano."
Michael joins several other actors in the cast, including Alessandro Nivola, who will play Tony's mentor Dickie/Dickey Moltisanti (Christopher’s father), along with Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Corey Stoll, and Billy Magnussen.

Gandolfini died back in 2013.


More from News 12
1:55
Volunteers prep for Minks to Sinks sale to benefit Family and Children's Agency

Volunteers prep for Minks to Sinks sale to benefit Family and Children's Agency

1:54
Stamford’s BOE reinstates Columbus Day, Veterans Day in school holiday calendar

Stamford’s BOE reinstates Columbus Day, Veterans Day in school holiday calendar

1:42
Sunshine, warmer weather returns to Connecticut

Sunshine, warmer weather returns to Connecticut

0:28
Authorities: 4 dogs left alone in car dead after fire in Milford

Authorities: 4 dogs left alone in car dead after fire in Milford

0:59
Officials: Fairfield officials address residents about UI monopoles

Officials: Fairfield officials address residents about UI monopoles

0:22
Hartford Archbishop Leonard Paul Blair retires after 10 years

Hartford Archbishop Leonard Paul Blair retires after 10 years

0:20
Stratford PD: ‘Armed and dangerous’ woman wanted on felony robbery warrant is arrested

Stratford PD: ‘Armed and dangerous’ woman wanted on felony robbery warrant is arrested

0:17
Martinelli's apple juice recalled over high arsenic levels

Martinelli's apple juice recalled over high arsenic levels

0:33
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

Guide: Mental health resources available in the tri-state

Guide: Mental health resources available in the tri-state

1:50
Trial begins for man accused of killing Stamford man in Bridgeport in 2017

Trial begins for man accused of killing Stamford man in Bridgeport in 2017

2:21
‘Absolute panic and horror.’ Westport woman warns pet owners after coyote attacked her dog

‘Absolute panic and horror.’ Westport woman warns pet owners after coyote attacked her dog

0:49
Attorney general, FBI join forces to launch cybercrimes public awareness campaign

Attorney general, FBI join forces to launch cybercrimes public awareness campaign

1:53
Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

0:28
Community college in Bridgeport hosts symposium to assist people impacted by criminal justice system

Community college in Bridgeport hosts symposium to assist people impacted by criminal justice system

0:44
Sen. Blumenthal calls for investigation into TurboTax for deceptive marketing practices

Sen. Blumenthal calls for investigation into TurboTax for deceptive marketing practices

1:58
New Haven police take down Yale students' encampment amid pro-Palestinian protests

New Haven police take down Yale students' encampment amid pro-Palestinian protests

0:44
UConn police tear down pro-Palestinian encampments, some protesters arrested

UConn police tear down pro-Palestinian encampments, some protesters arrested

1:39
Fairfield students to compete in Odyssey of the Mind world finals

Fairfield students to compete in Odyssey of the Mind world finals

0:18
Pickup truck crashes into porch at Bridgeport home

Pickup truck crashes into porch at Bridgeport home