- from who knows where. IMPERIOLI: Yeah. In fact, his kindness gives hima usefuladvantage, as he is well liked by the other members of his organization. "And the idea of shooting in Sicily for four months didn't hurt either," Imperioli added. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. And I'm not saying this line 'cause Paulie, he's not a bully, and you got to change that line. And Jim never found out who he was or how he got his number or anything like that. "[They] are really funny," he said. But when there's no words, you really have to rely on connecting to the emotion as real as you can. A lot has changed in the years since, both for television and Imperioli. It came out in 2017. So a lot of the characters were together. You've stormed off because, like you said here, always feeling disrespected? That's where that comes from. I always say nothing is sacred to me in my imagination. WebBest Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "THE WHITE LOTUS"). And he realizes he doesn't want to be doing these things. Like, why did you choose to write about that song? The guy says, look; we like what you're doing. BRIGER: This is FRESH AIR. And I eventually wound up hitting the tree and IMPERIOLI: Crashing. Were stumbling to the cliff and we have to get to the edge to throw the body. Listen to Imperiolis full memory of the scene here, courtesy of the Talking Sopranos podcast. I could do that standing on my head. COURANTE"). Michael Imperioli published his first novel, "The Perfume Burned His Eyes," in 2017, and it's being rereleased this December. Growing up, Lier spent a lot of his time auditioning and preparing for roles. It's movies. She's a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and currently lives in Washington, D.C., with her dog, Millie. And there's probably evidence that he has supported women and promoted women and feels like a feminist. If you've heard "Coney Island Baby," you'd know that he shouts out to her at the end of that. IMPERIOLI: Sure. Tony takes it for a little bit. BRIGER: It was an iconic look, yeah. The scene can be found in the fourth season episode Whoever Did This, which finds Tony Soprano (Gandolfini) and Christopher Moltisanti (Imperioli) heading to upstate New York to dispose of the body of Ralphie Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano). WebWhen Michael Imperioli made the decision to reprise his iconic Sopranos character in The Many Saints of Newark, he had no idea his understanding of Christopher Moltisanti The latter is a new NBC crime series with Mr. Imperioli playing a no-nonsense old-school detective, a role that necessitated relocating to New York from his home in Santa Barbara, Calif. IMPERIOLI: Yeah, I did. But it's also not exactly true," Chase said. BRIGER: You know, when you were working on the show, did you ever hear from someone who said they were part of the mafia and either criticized or praised, like, how the show was portraying the mob? To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. But he wakes you up because he wants to assuage his fears about hell. It's a lot. GROSS: Michael Imperioli spoke with FRESH AIR producer Sam Briger. And it's even harder to create a character that people remember you for. It was an episode early on. Thankfully, Proval is nothing at all like his mobster counterpart. Yeah, it was always really fun when the scenes had a lot of us because we just loved each other so much and loved being together. However, Gross still pleaded guilty to the charges against him, to avoid potentially facing up to 15 years worth of jail time. They were so drunk that they had to chain their legs to a tree, because they were afraid they were going to fall off the cliff.. You know, last year, you published a book called "Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History Of The Sopranos" that you co-wrote with Steve Schirripa, and he played Bobby Bacala in "The Sopranos." Accuracy and availability may vary. Michael Imperioli is starring in the second season of the HBO series "The White Lotus," which was created by Mike White. He didn't like Paulie. That seems to be playing out as well in your character. A person recovering from alcoholism is encouraged to transition to outpatient treatment after completing his or her residential stay. Was that, like, your first big scene with him? Just absolute brilliance, Scan this QR code to download the app now. I feel like you have this wrong, distorted impression of me. Although Falco mentions that in terms of toughness,she is superiorto characters like Nurse Jackie. Despite this, the stigma of his actions will remain with him forever. It was kind of complicated. Winner. They - you don't say who it is, and the person doesn't know, and you'll never say who that is. Not only is he OK with that, he believes he was lucky to be a part of it. August 18, 2020. It's a little sick, but it's very sweet. You know what I mean? Their band has been touring recently after Imperioli moved back to New York from L.A. during the pandemic. Bevilaquais a close associate with the Soprano crew and works closely with Christopher Moltisanti. He would swoop up his - the gray part of his hair and do those wings and come IMPERIOLI: Well, he would - you know, when you do a TV show, you come to work in the morning. ", "You know, I always considered him one of the finest we have worked with.". BRIGER: Michael, let's take a short break here. IMPERIOLI: They were great. Eventually, Richie reaches his limits after learning that his son is possibly gay. In the show, he plays Artie Bucco, a temperamental chef that is close friends with Tony Soprano. When it comes to Gangster culture, Dominic Chianese is an important figure. He was a wonderful guy. According to People, he and a friend, Steven Armento, broke into a house on December 10th, 2005 searching for prescription drugs. And he said he could give me the real - he could show me the real way to strangle somebody with a - whatever - piano wire IMPERIOLI: Or however they did it back then. I stuck it out with you. We go to [James Gandolfinis] trailerwere sitting around and Jim opens a bottle of Wild Turkey. Makazian kills himself. The Sopranos (1999) 2004. And he just - I thought he was going to be offended and upset, but he laughed his ass off. It's a beautiful and dark song BRIGER: about love and death and loss. This TikTok contains vulgar language that some might find offensive. But they had another car, and they just brought it over. You didn't go to hell. He enjoys anime, the MCU, loves Japanese and Italian food and likes to keep up to date on social media. His father Bert, played by F. Murray Abraham, flirts with any woman he comes across and his son Albie, played by Adam DiMarco, thinks they're both sexist dinosaurs. Then a prequel film for the show, The Many Saints of Newark, which Imperioli narrates, came out in 2021. That's really not easy," he said. In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. Originally facing three years in prison, Borgesewas instead sentenced to six months house arrest and two years probation. We're speaking with Michael Imperioli, who stars in the second season of "The White Lotus" on HBO. BRIGER: This is FRESH AIR. In 2001, he was honored at BMI Nashville for the release of his debut CD Hits. Food and sex are - food, obviously, you need to eat. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. In the second season, Michael Imperioli plays Dominic Di Grasso, a successful Hollywood producer with a sex addiction who's destroyed his marriage by cheating on his wife a lot. A don never wears shorts. With such a compelling performance, it is no surprise thatshereceived two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe for her role as Livia. You have to stop doing what you're doing and actually change. The drive and attitude she showed is what made Livia such an amazing villain in the series. DIMARCO: (As Albie Di Grasso) You have to change, Dad. Today, the only other role that comes close to rivaling her performance as Carmela is that of Jackie Peyton from Nurse Jackie. The Sopranos viewership shot up 179%. He evenfounded the off-Broadway theater, Studio Dante, along with his wife. It was thanks to Carmela that Falco received her first Emmy, followed by two more Emmys and two Golden Globes. And some of it was fantastic. Who talked But - and then, I got my license after that. And he may have to do it. The larceny charge alone, was enough to earn him up to 15 years in prison. It's a coming-of-age novel set in 1976 New York, and one of the characters is another perhaps flawed father figure, Lou Reed. However, none of the roles he starred in were enough to bring him recognition. It felt to me like that song is dealing a little bit with the themes of your book, "The Perfume Burned His Eyes." This one just might be a bit brighter than it's been for a while. I mean, like, I think I did it once in a blue moon and one day when I was a kid, but IMPERIOLI: No. And I told him that. He was even groomed to be Tonys replacement in the event of his passing, or hisarrest. If you're just joining us, our guest is Michael Imperioli, who stars in the second season of the HBO show "The White Lotus." This includes James Gandolfini, who plays her husband. IMPERIOLI: Well, those are really fun to play as an actor. And he came to work - he didn't even go in the makeup trailer 'cause his hair was already done. And then there's Imperioli's performance. "We were really taken by the fact that he was so dedicated, and he wanted to get it just right," Scorsese said. They had two of them, so we did it again after that. IMPERIOLI: There is. No, but emotionally, I was very young when I kind of got to the city, and, you know, started experiencing a very different world, you know? Yet at the same time, there's this other side to him that's, you know, participating in exploitation possibly of women, cheating, being unfaithful and all those other things. Schirripa and Imperioli co-hosted a podcast Talking Sopranos, and co-wrote a book about the show: Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos. And he's a very polite man. In The Sopranos, Bobby is known for being sort of a contradiction when it comes to Tonys crew of gangsters. But he had passed away. NPR takes a look at his legacy as Christopher Moltisanti in "The Sopranos" and more. Are You Happy Being A Schmuck? The Sopranos is back in a huge way thanks to pandemic streaming, the upcoming prequel film The Many Saints of Newark, and various show-devoted podcasts such as Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripas popular Talking Sopranos series. When Borgese was chosen for his role in the show, there were several factors that gave him an advantage. For over two decades, she not only fought against her alcohol addiction, she also devoted her heart and soul to her acting career, while also raising her kids. "We found that immediately it was Pesci, it was De Niro, and Ray Liotta and me we felt immediately that [Imperioli] understood intrinsically who Spider was, and he understood the situation in the atmosphere.". PublishedNovember 13, 2022 at 7:00 AM EST. That's how I was parented - never supported, never complimented. Imperioli spoke with our producer, Sam Briger. "We don't know what he's going to be remembered for. IMPERIOLI: He was in the car. He cheated on his wife. I just didn't have experience, you know? Who were his role models? Have you had that experience yourself? What's wrong with you? He never hesitates when it comes totaking out his and his familys enemies and is quite clever in luring his targets to designated locations when carrying out the deeds. I'll be honest with you. However, it seems that Gross possesses his characters decision for making rash mistakes. I miss him a lot. And he's not quiet about it.". You couldn't change a comma. He stars in the HBO series "The White Lotus" as a sex-addicted Hollywood producer on vacation in Sicily with his father and son. But he says, you know, those were peccadillos. WebMichael Imperioli published his first novel, "The Perfume Burned His Eyes," in 2017, and it's being rereleased this December. At the time, Gross claims that the money that was in his possession was real and not counterfeit. SIRICO: (As Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri) Now, that's different for everybody. Copyright 2022 NPR. IMPERIOLI: Oh, I don't even know if it came up. Michael Imperioli is an amazing actor and made quite the impact in his debut as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos. MICHAEL IMPERIOLI: (As Dominic Di Grasso) Hey, Albie. who was the baby leta lestrange swapped June 15, 2022. joyeux anniversaire ma belle soeur humour 12:11 am 12:11 am According to the New York Times, in 2002 Lier was charged with Larceny andillegal substance possession. This eventually led him to the role of Paulie inThe Sopranos. It's like a couple of days here. "You just can't forget the kid," Scorsese told me. I have always supported women. Actor Michael Imperioli is back on the map after landing a lead role in season 2 of HBO's "The White Lotus." Or did you actually tell them you did know how to drive? According to the Guardian, he had some connections and involvement with the DeCavalcante crime familys Brooklyn branch. More after a break, this is FRESH AIR. We got work to do. In addition to The Sopranos, Schirripa also stars in other roles across TV and film. This is FRESH AIR. My father said he loses every hand the cards he plays. When Michael Imperioli joins the Zoom call, he's sitting in a beautiful home surrounded by stacked bookshelves, artwork and marble statues. I'm always trying to generate my own work.". BRIGER: Yeah. This is a song you released this year called "Red Sky." Hold me closer, until the seven knots unwind. WebMichael Imperioli and James Gandolifini got so drunk while filming The Sopranos they had to be chained to a tree, according to cast member Steve Schirripa. In real life, the toughness Schirripa shows on screen may not be as strong, but he is still a nice guy. quickly develops into a bad boy type persona. And it's kind of about dispelling obstacles. According to the New York Post, Borgese'sfather was frequently in and out of prison while he was growing up. Just like that, his role as A.J. You feel powerless over a compulsion to do certain behavior that has an allure to you. BRIGER: You know, you have a lot of screen time in "The White Lotus" where you don't actually have lines. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. BRIGER: So, you know, you have your own band called Zopa. "That's why I'm always doing work. Unlike most members of the cast, Michael does not carry his characters reality with him in the real world. He's currently developing a dark comedy pilot for HBO with Barry co-creator Alec Berg, where Imperioli will play himself. And he secretly contracted a local sex worker to stay the week with him, which is causing him a lot of shame and guilt as he hopes to change and save his marriage. We were too drunk to notice if anyone was annoyed, but they were worried we would fall off this cliff. Yeah, it's in there. Furthermore, he also happens to be one heck of a marksman. What did you mean by that? SIRICO: (As Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri) Was it hot? You couldn't improv. All Rights Reserved. (SOUNDBITE OF YO-YO MA'S "UNACCOMPANIED CELLO SUITE NO. Alec Baldwin has revealed that he once pursued a major role on HBOs critically acclaimed drama, The Sopranos. Imperioli got hooked on season one after getting word the show was interested in casting him. Its called DoorDash, T. People pay 50 bucks for someone to leave some McDonalds on their porch so they dont gotta talk to nobody. Since then, he has landed several roles where he couldusehis experience to his advantage. Shewent all out to capture the persona of the Soprano matriarch. IMPERIOLI: Yeah. And I was just thinking, well, what are these - you know, do they think at all about what they're doing? BRIGER: All right. She joined NPR after spending 4 years at CNN, where she worked for various shows and CNN.com in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Ryan began her career in journalism as a print reporter covering arts and culture. And if all this isn't enough to appease his creative appetite, he also sings and plays guitar in his indie rock trio, ZOPA. The 54-year-old actor, who played Christopher Moltisanti on the HBO hit, neglected to mention Imperioli has always been a supporting actor who got himself noticed -- often in Spike Lee's films and often playing little city weasels. BRIGER: So your character Dom is on this trip with his father and son, which he's very reluctant about, and he's kind of stuck between them, both generationally, but also, like, in terms of his relationship to women. You add them together, and that's your sentence. Rolling Stone Magazine named ZOPA's debut album La Dolce Vita on its list of the best music of 2021. And Tony went, I'm fine with that. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. What's that all about? I'm going to drive down the street. But if you did say something, I'm hoping you tell her that I'm really, really, really missing her and Kara, and that I feel really awful. Like, as a profession and have some kind of longevity in this business. IMPERIOLI: I mean, I sing, you know, with all the limitations I'm well aware of that I have as a singer, you know? Whether or not Bert was a sex addict, I don't know. Tony Borgese is also known by his stage name, Tony Darrow. Imperioli speaks first. Although he is not really part of Tonys crew, the idea of participating in the lifestyle that Tony is known for is an exciting prospect for him. Her reasoning? You got to burn to shine. The production required the two actors to stand close to the edge of a cliff, which was made risky because they were inebriated. WebImperioli, left, with fellow cast members Steve Schirripa, centre, and Steven Van Zandt. A great actor and true to himself,onecant help but be impressed with Siricos dedication. IMPERIOLI: I do remember doing that because that was the barbecue. BRIGER: Well, you know, let's listen to a scene between you and James Gandolfini, who, of course, plays Tony Soprano. I never thought of that. Jun 5, 2019. final night of our Australian tour: myself, steve schirripa and vinny pastore "in conversation" at the incredible Palais Theater in Melbourne. IMPERIOLI: There were a couple of theories. @MichaelImperio9. I'm not going to - you know, it's not like I'm taking a four-hour trip to Washington, D.C., or something. And 6,000 years is nothing in eternity times. And as The White Lotus ignites his on-screen renaissance, The Sopranos has been experiencing a revival of its own. And about three months into writing it, Lou died. And the team does your hair and cuts it if it's needed and styles it and stuff. Although, due to Perrys hot-headed nature, his role as Tonys bodyguard and driver hit a snag after he got into a fight with him. After all several of the shows actors, many of whom are on this list, are responsible for a variety of crimes. How hard could it be? Which of these surprised you most? However, one of his greatest accomplishments is his dedication to bringing music back into schools. And this is from the show's pilot. Absolutely. So I started writing this coming-of-age story about this kid who moves - his mother inherits some money, and they move from a blue-collar, working-class neighborhood in Queens to a rather posh east midtown, you know, doorman building, you know, a distance that's, you know - I don't know - two miles maybe as the crow flies, but very, very different lifestyles, you know, different types of - it's a totally different kind of world for this kid. He knows he'll probably always be the "Sopranos guy." IMPERIOLI: Yeah, well, Paulie Walnuts was such a funny character, as was Tony Sirico - very superstitious, paranoid, hypochondriac, narcissistic BRIGER: This is the person, not the role, right? IMPERIOLI: But that was who he - that's who the character was. We drank a whole bottle of Wild Turkey. When the time came for him to becomeTony Soprano, Gandolfini's persona changed. The 23 Best Nude Scenes in Film, from 'Shortbus' to 'Blue Velvet' It was his thing. If I have to use something really horrific or really inappropriate or something that I would never share with anyone, tell them this is what I'm thinking about - but if it's going to create the right thing, the right emotion for that scene, I'll use it, and then I'll just put it away. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WOKE UP THIS MORNING"). And it was - you know, the car - it was - I hit it pretty hard. Like, when he - especially when he felt he was being slighted or, you know, expressing injustice, feeling that kind of thing, which Christopher always felt like IMPERIOLI: He was unappreciated and being slighted IMPERIOLI: And being kind of looked and - but he would express it so - in such a huge way, totally uncensored, that I would always be, like - it almost looked like a performance and - which is a little bit risky to do as an actor because you don't want it to seem like a performance, right? The lead singer and guitarist is my guest, Michael Imperioli. But that night he played "The Blue Mask," which he didn't always play at that time, I think, in the repertoire. BRIGER: This is FRESH AIR. Mitch Albom's For One More Day (2007) 2007. As a result, he became closely acquainted with several wise guys, allowinghimto build up on his real-life connections. But your character also is cheating on his wife, but he feels a lot of shame. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ho. From then on,helearned how to control and channel his rage into his performances. Murat*, 37, from Berlin, is a recovering alcoholic who joined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) not long ago. This is IMPERIOLI: Kind of both. I don't - then I have to think of, like, real words. Paulie has a different last name, but he's called Paulie Walnuts. You know, from what we've heard, you know, through the grapevine is that, for the most part, they enjoyed the show. He made his 20 million dollar fortune with Men I mean, the book is not factual IMPERIOLI: Or biographical. WebMichael's support of Alice initially doesn't help her recovery, as she believes his desire to be on her side is repulsive. In the show, Gross plays Perry Annunziata whom Tony hires him as his bodyguard and driver towards the end of the series. Gandolfini first started taking acting classes when he was in his mid twenties. Much like other cast members, John Ventimiglia has had his fair share of brushes with the law. BRIGER: This is an issue that I've thought about a lot, like, how men's behavior changes over generations and how much amount of change is available to you based on, like, the era you're living in and your - based on your generation. His acting ability allows him to branch out into different roles, even opposing ones. And somehow those things came together and gave life to the story. The Sopranos goes above and beyond to include a cast that embodies the reality of mob culture that they demonstrate in the series.

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