Lost Script? The Untold Plan for Paulie of The Sopranos — Can It Still Be Made Without Tony Sirico?

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Lost Script? The Untold Plan for Paulie of The Sopranos — Can It Still Be Made Without Tony Sirico?

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When we think of the indelible characters from The Sopranos, few stand out like Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri — the slick-haired, ever-loyal, neurotically funny lieutenant whose loyalty to Tony Soprano mingled with his own personal anxieties and quirks. Played by Tony Sirico, Paulie became one of the defining roles of the series.

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But did Sirico ever entertain the idea of spinning Paulie off into his movie? And if so, could that dream ever become reality now that Sirico has passed away? Let’s dive in.

Sirico’s Ambition: A Solo Paulie Project on His Mind?

While there is no publicly documented full-blown interview where Tony Sirico lays out a detailed “Paulie solo film” blueprint, there

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