James Gandolfini’s son lands role in ‘Sopranos’ movie

Micheal Gandolfini, son of the late James Gandolfini, will play young Tony Soprano in prequel movie to the Sopranos, The Many Saints of Newark.

Speaking about his excitement in working on the movie, Gandolfini told Variety:

“It’s a profound honor to continue my dad’s legacy while stepping into the shoes of a young Tony Soprano. I’m thrilled that I am going to have the opportunity to work with David Chase and the incredible company of talent he has assembled for ‘The Many Saints of Newark.’”