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also previously reported in the 2021 book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers.” According to the book, Gandolfini signed a contract that would pay him $5 million per season. HBO doubled his salary after the third season aired in 2001.“The Sopranos” aired for six seasons, from 1999 to 2007. Gandolfini died from a heart attack at age 51 in 2013.

The Sopranos reunited in New York earlier this week to speak at a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival.In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the US crime drama television series and the premiere of Alex Gibney’s documentary, Wise Guy: David Chase And The Sopranos, members of the cast and crew appeared for an exclusive panel interview.As reported by The Guardian, many cast members expressed their gratitude at being part of such a close team.Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who portrayed Meadow Soprano, said: “That set was home, these people were home, and they accepted you no matter what.” Meanwhile Robert Iler, who played A.K., now 39, said: “My friends are all going to shitty college reunions, and I get to come here.”Also in attendance was actor Steve Buscemi, who directed several episodes and guest-starred in season five. He spoke about reading the pilot script and admitting “I didn’t get it.” He explained how he then witnessed it become a huge success and thought, “Wow, I fucked up!”Executive producers Terence Winter (Boardwalk Empire, The Wolf Of Wall Street) and Matthew Weiner (Mad Men) joined the series’ creator David Chase at the panel.

While the majority of the country is hunkering down and social distancing to curb the spread of the coronavirus, they've been turning to TV—especially older shows—for comfort. We previously had writers imagine how the likes of 30 Rock and ER would handle the coronavirus, and not one to be left out, creator David Chase imagined what The Sopranos would look like in the era of COVID-19.

For a brief moment, the argument over whether Tony Soprano is dead or not is settled; the mobster is alive, and the coronavirus is giving him the agita.

The Sopranos star Michael Imperioli is convinced that he contracted the coronavirus at the end of February, though he has recovered now.The 54-year-old actor revealed that he was 'extremely ill' when he landed in California from New York on March 1, he told Page Six on Tuesday.He also added that his entire family contracted the virus, though they are all on the road to recovery now. Virus:The Sopranos star Michael Imperioli is convinced that he contracted the coronavirus at the end of February, though he has recovered now'I was really sick.

The highly anticipated prequel for The Sopranos as well as Will Smith's King Richard are just two of Warner Bros' schedule of films that have been delayed until 2021.The feature film for the highly-popular HBO series, titled The Many Saints Of Newark, was pushed back to next year as part of the shuffle for the studio's release calendar as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.The 51-year-old actor Smith has also seen his upcoming biopic - which is based on the life of tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams, and their father and coach Richard Williams - moved back.

It has been 20 years since The Sopranos first introduced the world to Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) and the various characters of his New Jersey crime syndicate, but the show's popularity hasn't wavered a bit since that divisive fade-to-black ending that may or may not have signaled the mafioso's demise.

HBO have made over 500 hours of content free amid the coronavirus lockdown - and Brits can get in on the action.