The Sopranos film is happening.
A few months ago, fans of The Sopranos were given an unexpected treat when a prequel film was announced with a script from the show’s creator David Chase, co-written by Lawrence Konner.
Rather than continue on from the events of the famous finale, the creators have made the clever decision to set The Many Saints Of Newark in the 1960s. This being said, the film will feature several characters from the iconic HBO series.
For example, we’re expecting to see younger versions of Tony Soprano’s father and mother, played in the original series in flashback by Joseph Siravo and Nancy Marchand. Tony’s uncle Junior might also appear.
As for the plot, the film takes place in the 1960s, when riots swept through Newark, New Jersey and conflicts between African-American and Italian residents were at their worst.
The Wrap have reported Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones) is set to direct the film and that’s a bit of a mixed blessing for fans of the show. In terms of his feature films, Taylor has directed Thor: The Dark World and Terminator Genisys – not the best films you’ll ever see.
This being said, Taylor also won the 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for The Sopranos’ sixth season episode, Kennedy and Heidi. He has also directed various episodes of the show in four of its six seasons.
Aside from his work on the mafia epic, Taylor has also made episodes of Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire and Mad Men.
If The Many Saints Of Newark is half as good as the show, we’re in for a treat.
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