Daniel Baldwin grabs horror role in "Sopranos" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-08-2006, 01:29 PM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Daniel Baldwin has been hired for a potential recurring role in the final episodes of HBO's Emmy-winning mob drama "The Sopranos."

Baldwin will play the star of the horror movie that aspiring filmmaker Christopher (Michael Imperioli) has been working on.

Described by Christopher as "'Saw' meets 'Godfather 2,"' the project centers on "a wiseguy with a big mouth and bigger dreams," as Christopher introduced it to potential investors in an episode this year.

In the same episode, Christopher's posse kidnapped screenwriter JT, a recovering addict and degenerate gambler. At a back-seat meeting with Christopher, JT gets an offer he can't refuse -- to write the script based on Christopher's idea in exchange of the settlement of his gambling debts.

Four episodes later, Christopher went to Los Angeles to meet with Ben Kingsley for the lead. Kingsley passed on the script.

The role now will go to Baldwin.

Filming is under way on the final eight episodes of "Sopranos," which are slated to air early next year.

"Homicide" alumnus Baldwin's recent credits include the Showtime film "Our Fathers" and the feature "Searching for Mickey Fish."

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

Janice · 08-11-2006, 11:09 AM

That will be cool. I like him. I like Alex Baldwin too.

Brian Damage · 08-11-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

That will be cool. I like him. I like Alex Baldwin too.

I'm not too crazy about this. Hopefully, they don't spend too much time on mobsters outside activities. The show is the best when it focuses on the mafia stuff.

08-08-2006, 01:29 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Daniel Baldwin grabs horror role in "Sopranos" LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Daniel Baldwin has been hired for a potential recurring role in the final episodes of HBO's Emmy-winning mob drama "The Sopranos." Baldwin will play the star of the horror movie that aspiring filmmaker Christopher (Michael Imperioli) has been working on. Described by Christopher as "'Saw' meets 'Godfather 2,"' the project centers on "a wiseguy with a big mouth and bigger dreams," as Christopher introduced it to potential investors in an episode this year. In the same episode, Christopher's posse kidnapped screenwriter JT, a recovering addict and degenerate gambler. At a back-seat meeting with Christopher, JT gets an offer he can't refuse -- to write the script based on Christopher's idea in exchange of the settlement of his gambling debts. Four episodes later, Christopher went to Los Angeles to meet with Ben Kingsley for the lead. Kingsley passed on the script. The role now will go to Baldwin. Filming is under way on the final eight episodes of "Sopranos," which are slated to air early next year. "Homicide" alumnus Baldwin's recent credits include the Showtime film "Our Fathers" and the feature "Searching for Mickey Fish." Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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08-11-2006, 11:09 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That will be cool. I like him. I like Alex Baldwin too.