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Whentheactor Joseph R. Gannascoli, or "Joey G," as he is more widely known, phoned Howard Stern's SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel to debate the recent death of James Gandolfini, I expected to hear a boilerplate summation of the late actor's achievements, as well as a few rote references to his erstwhile warmth and humility. Instead, Gannascoli told a disturbing story that turned on Gandolfini's alleged awareness of the dangers of "playing gay," of the sheer chagrin that can surround a straight actor contractually obliged to embody (or at least suggest) same-sex longing.
On The Sopranos Gannascoli portrayed Vito Spatafore, a captain in Tony's crew, who, by the series' sixth season, is shacking up with his confidential boyfriend in the woods of northern New England, seemingly far beyond the retributive reach of the mob. But if Vito's investment in his "second life" is quixotic at best, then so is the hope that no upsetting stereotypes will attach themselves to the Gandolfini-themed peans, which, thus far, have expressed some alarming tendencies.
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VIDEO: Michael Gandolfini Talks Starring in SHREK THE MUSICAL in High Academy
Many Saints of Newark star Michael Gandolfini appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to converse about his role in the upcoming prequel to the Sopranos. During his appearance, he spoke about starring as the title role in Shrek the Musical in lofty school, which later led him to his first manager.
"That play was the first thing that got me a manager and then that manager had me audition and now we're here," Gandolfini shared. Monitor the full interveiw clip below!
The son of original Sopranos star James Gandolfini, Michael plays his late father's role of Tony Soprano in the Many Saints of Newark.
New Line Cinema's "The Many Saints of Newark" is the much-anticipated feature film prequel to David Chase's groundbreaking, award-winning HBO drama series "The Sopranos."
Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark's history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters begin to go up
James Gandolfini’s son Michael confirms romance with Australian actress Mia Healey as pair pack on the PDA in NYC
Love is in the air for the late James Gandolfini's son Michael Gandolfini, 24, and his girlfriend, actress Mia Healey,
The Many Saints of Newark actor was spotted packing on the PDA with his Australian love in New York Noun this week, confirming their new romance.
The young couple was dressed casually with the New York native in a pair of grey pants with a white t-shirt and a plaid shirt worn open over it.
Mia, meanwhile, wore a pair of relaxed-fit jeans with a yellow t-shirt, pink Von Dutch ball cap and Nike trainers as she passionately kissed Gandolfini,
She carried a little, red handbag as she strolled with her boyfriend.
New couple alert: Love is in the air for the late James Gandolfini's son Michael Gandolfini, 24, and his girlfriend, actress Mia Healey, 24
Kiss: The pair were seen sharing a passionate kiss during the day
Mia was born and raised in Sydney, Australia where she studied at the National Institute for Dramatic Art.
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Michael Gandolfini, James Gandolfini's Son, Steps Out for 'The Sopranos' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Michael Gandolfini is a spitting image of his late father, James Gandolfini, and it was on occupied display Wednesday when the cast of The Sopranos showed up in New York Capital to celebrate the iconic HBO show's 25th anniversary.
Michael, 24, looked dapper in a black pinstriped suit as he smiled ear to ear while flanked by his girlfriend, the Australian actress Mia Healey. Michael got bombarded with hugs, handshakes and kisses as he walked the red carpet at Da Nico Ristorante, where the cast and crew came together for the momentous occasion.
At one point, actress Kathrine Narducci, who played Charmaine Bucco, offered a warm hug on the red carpet. Some of the other stars who attended the shindig included Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi), Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri), Vincent Pastore (Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero), Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano) and Federico Castelluccio (Furio Giunta), among others.
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