Michael Gandolfini, son of the late actor James Gandolfini, is now pursuing an acting career in the film "Warfare." He grew up visiting the set of "The Sopranos," often watching his father, but was kept away from the violent content of the show. Despite his parents’ protective nature, Gandolfini always had a passion for storytelling and performance. Following his parents' divorce, he enjoyed creative writing and acting at home, ultimately leading him to embrace the profession he felt destined for, amidst a supportive family environment.
"When I'd visit him on the 'Sopranos' set, I'd hang out in his trailer. I had my own little drawer of toys...My parents didn't want me outside on set, exposed to the show's violence and language."
"Being excluded on set drove me crazy. My parents were protective and wanted me to enjoy being a kid. From my father's perspective, he wanted me to discover acting on my own."
"I just wanted to create imaginative worlds, act out stories I made up with friends and tape them. Pretending was what calmed me."
"Friends of the family stepped in to help raise me when my dad was away, and I enjoyed being home alone. I could write plays and perform them for my dad later."
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