The latest to join the cast of The Sopranos creator David Chaseâs new period rock music film Twylight Zones is comedienne Lisa Lampanelli. She joins previously announced John Magaro (My Soul to Take), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), newcomer Will Brill and Sopranos vet James Gandolfini. Another Sopranos castmember, and Bruce Springsteenâs E Street Band-member, Steven Van Zandt will be executive producing the film as well as supervising the music. Set in 1960âs New Jersey, the film tells the story of an awkward teen (played by Magaro) who begins to grow into his own as the lead singer of a rock band. Gandolfini will play the teenâs disapproving Italian father (surprise!).While appearing on Howard Sternâs radio show (via SlashFilm), Lampanelli said that she will be playing David Chaseâs mother in the film, as she believes itâs based on his teenage years. Could this be his Almost Famous? Chase wrote the screenplay and will direct the film for Paramount Vantage. Production just got underway in New York.
Lisa Lampanelli Joins SOPRANOS Creator David Chase’s Film TWYLIGHT ZONES
Lisa Lampanelli in David Chase's TWYLIGHT ZONES. TWYLIGHT ZONES movie directed by SOPRANOS creator David Chase, starring James Gandolfini.