'The Sopranos' Characters Would Be Trump Supporters
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Michael Imperioli, star of "The Sopranos," suggested that if the show were made today, its immigrant characters would likely be supporters of Donald Trump, highlighting the complex relationship between immigrant identity and political affiliation.
- Imperioli emphasized the show's focus on the American dream through immigrant experiences, noting that many characters were undocumented immigrants, paralleling historical Italian immigration.
- "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007, is widely acclaimed and won 21 Emmy Awards, with Imperioli earning one Emmy for best supporting actor.
- In contrast, series creator David Chase expressed in 2019 that Tony Soprano would likely disdain Trump, viewing him as dishonest and unworthy of serious
