HBO Documentary on the Sopranos Legacy: Trailer

In two parts, Wise Guy celebrates the 25th anniversary of the cult series.

“Woke up this mornin', got yourself a gun…“A quarter of a century ago, the opening credits of the Soprano. In six seasons, the series created by David Chase will tell the story of the rise and misfortunes of a New Jersey mobster, the magnificent anti-hero Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), between settling scores and sessions with the shrink. A television monument often copied but never equaled.

25 years later, the cult around the Sopranos does not weaken. After the prequel TV movie The Many Saints of Newarkabout the youth of Tony (played by Gandolfini's son), released in 2021, the cable channel will further maintain the myth with a two-part documentary directed by a big name in the genre, Alex Gibney, who won an Oscar in 2008 for A taxi to hell.

James Gandolfini and David Chase on the set of The Sopranos with director Timothy Van Patten

Presented at Tribeca earlier this year, Wise Guy “will delve deep into the psyche of acclaimed Sopranos creator and writer David Chase, shedding light on his life and career while providing a unique window into his unprecedented work on the iconic program.“, details the official synopsis.

Many of the cast members were interviewed for the documentary, including Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Drea de Matteo and Steven Van Zandt. Departed actors, such as James Gandolfini, Tony Sirico and Nancy Marchand, will be featured in archive footage. The film will also feature audition clips and behind-the-scenes footage from the series.

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos will be broadcast on September 7 and 8 on HBO, and can be seen in France on the Max streaming platform. Trailer: