The Many Saints Of Newark: Release Date, Trailer And More
(Welcome to…And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.)The Sopranosgets an origin story with the new filmThe Many Saints of Newark. The movie takes us back to the teenage days of Tony Soprano and shows us how he got sucked into a life of crime. Below, I’ve rounded up everything you need to know aboutThe Many Saints of Newarkbefore you see it.
The Many Saints of Newark Release Date and Where You Can Watch It
The Many Saints of Newarkwill be released in theaters in the US onOctober 1, 2021and will be available onHBO Max31 days from the theatrical release. The flick was originally supposed to open in September 2020, but like so many other films, it was delayed due to COVID. It was moved to September 2021 before being moved to its current October 1 release date.
What is The Many Saint of Newark?
The Many Saints of Newarkis a prequel film toThe Sopranos.David Chase, creator of the groundbreaking series, had been asked for years if he would ever return to the world ofThe Sopranosfor a sequel. Chase said he had no interest in a sequel – but a prequel might be possible someday. That day is now. Warner Bros. says the film is “the intriguing story of Tony Soprano’s early years, explored through his relationship with his mobster uncle, Dickie Moltisanti – a man who would steer Tony toward the underworld life, despite his best intentions to the contrary.” And while it’s clear thatThe Many Saints of Newarkwill play best with fans ofThe Sopranos, the film is being billed as “a gangster epic for all audiences – whether you are familiar with the series or not.”
The Many Saints of Newark Synopsis
Here’s theMany Saints of Newarksynopsis:
Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark’s history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters begin to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family’s hold over the increasingly race-torn city. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, who struggles to manage both his professional and personal responsibilities—and whose influence over his impressionable nephew will help make the teenager into the all-powerful mob boss we’ll later come to know: Tony Soprano.
The Many Saints of Newark Director, Crew, and More
Alan Taylor, who helmed several episodes ofThe Sopranos, is theMany Saints in Newarkdirector. David Chase, who created the series, wrote the script withLawrence Konner. Chase and Konner also produce, along with Nicole Lambert. Kramer Morgenthau, who shotThor: The Dark World,Creed II, and more, is the cinematographer.
The Many Saints of Newark Cast
Alessandro Nivolastars as Richard “Dickie” Moltisanti, the mentor to the young Tony Soprano. Young Tony is played byMichael Gandolfini, stepping into the iconic role originated by his late father, James Gandolfini. While the recently releasedMany Saints of Newarktrailer (see below) leans heavily on Tony-related material, since he’s the character everyone knows, Dickie is the actual main character here. The rest of the cast includesLeslie Odom Jr.,Jon Bernthal,Corey Stoll,Billy Magnussen,John Magaro,Michela De Rossi,Ray Liotta, andVera Farmiga.
