Despite its divisive response, it looks likeThe Many Saints of Newarkwon’t be our final look at the universe ofThe Sopranos. Series creatorDavid Chaseis currently in talks with HBO Max to head up a new prequel project. While it was originally speculated to be a film, Deadline nowreportsthat it could now be a television series.
This revelation comes from WarnerMedia’s CEO of Studios and NetworksAnn Sarnoff, who told the trade that the final decision over the medium of the new prequel remains undecided. However, she did discuss howMany Saintsappeared to reinvigorate interest in the show despite low box office returns.
“You seeThe Sopranospop into the top ten of viewed series on the service,” Sarnoff explained to Deadline, “and it’s given it an entirely new life. It’s literally lifted all ofThe Sopranosfranchise in a new way. you may’t measure just by the box office.”
This announcement rarely comes as a surprise. Chase recently signeda massive five-year dealwith WarnerMedia that encompasses projects with HBO, HBO Max, and even Warner Bros. Pictures. Details still remain scarce in regards to what other projects he will help develop for the company. However, another shot at his beloved series is not particularly surprising.
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If this newSopranosproject does become a series, there is a chance that it could help develop and flesh out the narrative threadsMany Saintsintroduced. Although Collider’s Matt Goldberg gave the prequel film anA- review, he mentions that “at times, especially in the second half, it feels likeThe Many Saints of Newarkis about to burst.” This was a common criticism reflected through many fan and critical reviews upon the film’s release. Perhaps with another prequel film or even a brand-new series, stories such as how Sal “Sally” Moltisanti (Ray Liotta) was imprisoned or what else the crime family of Harold McBrayer (Leslie Odom Jr.) did could be further fleshed out.
All seasons ofThe Sopranosare available to stream on HBO Max, withThe Many Saints of Newarkbeing available on the platform until October 31.
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