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James Gandolfini's son cast as young Tony for 'Sopranos' prequel

The Associated Press

NEW YORK  – The son of James Gandolfini has been cast as the young Tony Soprano in the planned "Sopranos" prequel, "The Many Saints of Newark."

Michael Gandolfini will play a younger version of the iconic character his late father played on the HBO series. The 19-year-old actor has had a recurring role on HBO's "The Deuce."

Gandolfini said in a statement it's "a profound honor to continue my dad's legacy." James Gandolfini died of a heart attack at the age of 51 in 2013.

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Michael Gandolfini has been cast as the young Tony Soprano in the planned “Sopranos” prequel, “The Many Saints of Newark.” Gandolfini will play a younger version of the iconic character his late father James Gandolfini played on the HBO series.

"Sopranos" creator David Chase is producer and screenwriter for the New Line production. Alan Taylor, who directed several episodes of "The Sopranos" and 2013's "Thor: The Dark World" is set to direct.

"The Sopranos" recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its 1999 debut.

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