Have you seen? The SopranosIf you’re interested in exploring how the iconic TV show was created, a new two-part documentary tells the tale. Wise Guy, which chronicles how creator David Chase came up with The seriesis now available for streaming. (Also read – The Perfect Couple review: Nicole Kidman is sharp and Ishaan Khatter is suave in this gripping murder mystery)
What is Wise Guy about?
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos explores the creation and impact of the landmark series. The two-part documentary is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, who won the honor for his 2007 documentary Taxi to the Dark Side.
Wise Guy involves a deep dive into the mind of David Chase, the force behind The Sopranos, as the crime series marks 25 years since its premiere on January 10, 1999. The documentary chronicles the creator’s professional and personal life, unraveling the creative and personal factors that influenced the creation of the show, thus establishing the close bond between David and The Sopranos, the creator and the creation.
It also features interviews with key figures from the show, including Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco and Michael Imperioli, producers and writers who shaped the groundbreaking series. The documentary also features archival material, including early audition tapes, behind-the-scenes footage and clips from the series, promising a nostalgic trip for fans of the series.
Where to see
Wise Guy premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. It premiered on HBO and its streaming service Max on September 7. Both episodes of the two-part documentary can be watched in India on JioCinema.
The Sopranos, starring James Gandolfini, was one of HBO’s most critically acclaimed shows. It ran for six seasons and won 21 Emmy Awards. It was also the first cable series to win the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series. It also earned Michael Imperioli an Emmy for Best Performance in 2004.
More than just awards, the show about mid-level New Jersey gangsters proved that audiences could handle morally complex antiheroes, paving the way for shows like Breaking Bad and Mad Men and ushering in the era when television began to eat cinema’s lunch.
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