When ‘The Sopranos’ Took Off, James Gandolfini Took Off Too

In a new biography of the Emmy winner, Sopranos cast and crew members recall the difficult era in which their leading man would frequently disappear from set: “At a certain point, HBO was fining him 250 grand a day. And he would say, Fuck it. I can’t come in to work.”

Apr 14, 2025 - 15:08
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When ‘The Sopranos’ Took Off, James Gandolfini Took Off Too
In a new biography of the Emmy winner, Sopranos cast and crew members recall the difficult era in which their leading man would frequently disappear from set: “At a certain point, HBO was fining him 250 grand a day. And he would say, Fuck it. I can’t come in to work.”