Posted on 09/09/2024 5:15:13 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Bada bing.
A new documentary about the making of HBO’s mafia hit, “The Sopranos,” covers how the late star James Gandolfini gave money to his fellow cast members – except one.
Now airing on HBO and Max, “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos” sees series creator David Chase say onscreen about Gandolfini, “He was great to that crew. He made them laugh, and he gave the other cast members $30,000.”
This information was 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.
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That was so GROSS! And totally unnecessary for the series.
What’s funny was their reaction when they found out that Vito catched instead of pitched.
Paulie: “I feel like I’ve been stabbed in the haaaaht!”
Thanks for the tip. :-)
Now we know who had him whacked in Italy... TV wife Edie Falco. Just saying.
True, but I think that the real life New Jersey mob family that the show was based on (the DeCavalcante family) had a gay member in their ranks, so the story may have some basis in fact.
Just sayin'...
One of the best TV shows ever, IMO.
“Paulie: “I feel like I’ve been stabbed in the haaaaht!””
Paulie’s reactions to the cat after Christopher got whacked was hilarious.
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