Making a sequel—or in this case, a prequel—to a show as acclaimed as The Sopranos is a fraught prospect, but David Chase’s much-anticipated crime drama is unlikely to let fans down.
Set in 1960s New York, The Many Saints of Newark delves into tensions between the Italian-American and Black communities, laying the groundwork for what’s to come in the show while also exploring Tony Soprano’s childhood. In a moving touch, the young Tony will be played by the late James Gandolfini’s son, Michael Gandolfini (pictured on set, above), and the all-star cast also includes Leslie Odom Jr., Jon Bernthal, and Vera Farmiga.
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