More than 25 years later, it seems impossible to imagine anyone other than James Gandolfini in the role of Tony Soprano.

A new book about Gandolfini’s life unveiled the near-miss and Chase’s thought process behind the iconic casting.

David Chase didn't know if James Gandolfini was 'threatening enough' to play Tony Soprano while casting 'The Sopranos.' ...

A new biography reveals that James Gandolfini's portrayal of Tony Soprano almost didn't happen. Initially, Sopranos creator ...

In an upcoming biography centered around the late Gandolfini, the author describes showrunner David Chase's initial ...

David Chase had reservations about casting James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in his series The Sopranos, it has emerged. A new ...

Meanwhile, Gandolfini had his own concerns: "Oh, for f---'s sake. This guy wants to eat breakfast? This guy's going to be a pain in the ass." ...

A new book on the life and career of James Gandolfini ... He was the guy.” Gandolfini would go on to be nominated for six Emmy Awards for his work as Tony Soprano, winning three, in addition ...

In Jason Bailey’s new biography about the beloved actor, Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend, an excerpt of which ...

More than 25 years later, it seems impossible to imagine anyone other than James ... but Gandolfini wasn’t sold on the HBO series, which eventually earned him three Emmy Awards and a Golden ...

A new biography reveals that James Gandolfini's portrayal ... greatest television series of all time. Gandolfini received critical praise, three Emmy Awards, and an enduring reputation as one ...