Just Like Dad! James Gandolfini’s Son Michael Gandolfini Cast as Tony Soprano in Sopranos Movie
Michael Gandolfini is following in the footsteps of his late father James Gandolfini.Michael, 19, has been cast as a young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark — a prequel to the critically acclaimed television series The Sopranos, Variety reported.James played Tony Soprano on the HBO drama, which originally aired in 1999.The Sopranos followed the life of Tony Soprano, a New Jersey mob boss as he dealt with personal and professional issues in his home and business.
It ran for six seasons before ending in 2007.The role scored James one Golden Globe Award, three SAG awards and three Emmys.
