David Chase, the mastermind behind \u201cThe Sopranos,\u201d divulged an amusing yet less-than-angelic nickname he was bestowed with on the set of the acclaimed mobster series. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Chase revealed that the show\u2019s leading star, James Gandolfini, affectionately referred to him as \u201cSatan\u201d during their time filming the highly praised series.<\/p>\n
Since its debut in 1999, \u201cThe Sopranos\u201d has garnered widespread acclaim, earning accolades as one of the greatest TV series of all time. Across its six-season tenure, the show secured an impressive 21 Emmy Awards and received five Golden Globe nominations. Chronicling the life of Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano (portrayed by Gandolfini), the series delves into his struggles balancing family life with running a criminal empire. The franchise\u2019s newest addition is the upcoming prequel film, \u201cThe Many Saints of Newark,\u201d where Michael Gandolfini steps into his late father\u2019s shoes to portray a younger Tony Soprano.<\/p>\n
While promoting \u201cThe Many Saints of Newark,\u201d Chase reminisced about his time working on \u201cThe Sopranos\u201d and recounted the occasionally tumultuous relationship he shared with Gandolfini. He recalled how Gandolfini would bring his son, Michael, to the set. Despite the presence of a child, the actor didn\u2019t hesitate to playfully tease Chase.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, he was\u2026 As a little kid. And his father used to greet me, \u2018Hello, Satan,\u2019 as we passed,\u201d Chase shared. Gandolfini\u2019s occasional conflicts with the creative team during \u201cThe Sopranos,\u201d alongside his personal battles with substance abuse and inner turmoil, are no secret. However, despite these challenges, Chase and Gandolfini reunited in 2012 for Chase\u2019s directorial debut in \u201cNot Fade Away.\u201d This reunion suggests that any humorous references like the \u201cSatan\u201d nickname were likely in good jest, indicating that there was no lingering animosity between the two.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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