As a die-hard fan of The Sopranos, I was thrilled to witness Edie Falco’s return to the world of the New Jersey mob family in The Many Saints of Newark. Her portrayal of Carmela Soprano was nothing short of exceptional, and her performance throughout the six seasons left an indelible mark on me.
2021 saw the arrival of “The Many Saints of Newark,” a prequel to the acclaimed HBO series “The Sopranos.” This film offered fans a return to the world they loved by delving into the events that molded Tony, the character from the series, into the man he became. Recently, original cast member Edie Falco shared behind-the-scenes details about a scene she filmed for the prequel movie that ultimately didn’t make it into the final cut. Falco played Carmela Soprano in the hit television show, which ran for 6 seasons, and is often ranked among the greatest TV shows ever made.
In an interview with IndieWire, Falco shared that she dressed up elaborately but ended up doing so for no reason as her scene in the original opening of The Many Saints of Newark was ultimately removed from both theater and streaming releases. Even though her hair, makeup, and nails were done for the shoot, it didn’t make it to the final version seen by audiences. However, Falco enjoyed reuniting with her old crew since there were many Sopranos cast members present.
Upon entering, I delivered a speech, but I can’t quite recall the specific topic. It seemed like Carmela reminiscing about the past, and then the film started. Later, I discovered that [Taylor] didn’t ultimately use it in the movie. What a peculiar day it was [laughs]. All these years later, they were styling my hair, adding jewelry, replacing my nails – it felt like a journey back in time. There were so many Sopranos cast members present. It was truly heartwarming. I have such affection for those people, including Alan Taylor, of course.”
Under the guidance of director Alan Taylor, The Many Saints of Newark made its debut in cinemas during 2021. Warner Bros. Pictures anticipated that the nostalgia connected to The Sopranos would entice fans to catch a glimpse of the origin story on the big screen. Regrettably, the film underperformed at the box office, raking in only $13 million against its production cost of $50 million. Despite this, it managed to secure one million views within its initial streaming release weekend.
Why Was Edie Falco Cut from The Many Saints of Newark?
Since Edie Falco’s character in The Sopranos had such a significant impact, viewers might expect her role in The Many Saints of Newark to kick off the movie, providing a satisfying blast of excitement after not seeing Carmela for over a decade. However, as is often the case with film production, several scenes are filmed that don’t end up in the final product, and unfortunately, Edie Falco’s scene didn’t make it into the finished movie.
In an interview with NME in 2021, Taylor explained why her scene was removed from the movie, stating that at the time they filmed it, the production team hadn’t yet decided on the final direction for the film. As a result, The Many Saints of Newark ultimately chose to begin in a cemetery, focusing on Christopher Moltisanti’s grave and a monologue delivered by Michael Imperioli, who played the character in The Sopranos.
During the filmmaking process, the final form of the movie isn’t always clear, and surprisingly, we filmed some scenes involving other actors. There was uncertainty about how to introduce the movie effectively, both in terms of its start. We experimented with various options, and Falco’s scene was one of those experiments. If you’ve watched the movie, you’ll notice that it starts in a completely different manner now, but that wasn’t always our original plan.
No matter how the film started, “The Many Saints of Newark” remained an enjoyable journey back in time for fans, offering insights into the early lives of characters we’ve grown fond of during “The Sopranos,” and introducing some fresh faces that were mentioned briefly before. With a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s a prequel worth watching, now streaming on Max. It’s an excellent way to pass a couple of hours as you prepare to dive into the original HBO series this fall.
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2024-08-29 19:31