"Sopranos" Final Season Hits A High Note

Click here to return to TMZ.comThe final season of "The Sopranos" is setting up to be one of the most anticipated television experiences of the coming year. After an ankle injury for James Gandolfini, the premiere was pushed from its original date of January 2007 to sometime in March. But never fear -- it now appears that production is full swing.

Paparazzi caught up with the "Sopranos" cast on set yesterday in Queens, NY. Fat Joe, who recently added a collaboration with Paris Hilton on her debut album to his resume, was also on set. It isn't clear whether or not he was just dropping by to get his pic taken with some of his favorite stars, or if he will be making a guest appearance in a few episodes. TMZ contacted HBO, and reps would not comment on Joe's presence on set. Our guess is that he will be making a cameo on the hit show, using his already mob-like persona for more than just music.

On another note, Robert Iler, who plays A.J. Soprano (Tony's son), was looking a lot rougher than he has in the past. His character, usually portrayed as a pansy, may be grooming himself to follow in his father's footsteps. The suit and the goatee say, "I'm working for Dad now!" Again, HBO opted not to comment to TMZ, so for now, that's just our theory.



Tags: Edie Falco, EdieFalco, HBO, James Gandolfini, JamesGandolfini, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jamie-lynnSigler, Michael Imperioli, MichaelImperioli, Robert Iler, RobertIler, Sopranos

Reader Comments

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1. why does every story have to include paris Hilton's name!?!?!

Posted at 3:19PM on Aug 22nd 2006 by lkpdmd

2. FAT JOE?!?!?!? I SAW YOUR ASS IN VANCOUVER. 50 BONES FOR A 30 MINUTE SHOW TO WATCH YOU SPIT OVER A PRE-RECORDED TRACK?? YOU SPENT MORE TIME CHASING ASS FROM THE GROUPIE LINE-UP!!
I WANT MY MONEY BACK YOU FAT F***!!!!!

Posted at 3:53PM on Aug 22nd 2006 by FRANKIE FROM BUSHWICK

3. FAT JOE?!?!?!? I SAW YOUR ASS IN VANCOUVER. 50 BONES FOR A 30 MINUTE SHOW TO WATCH YOU SPIT OVER A PRE-RECORDED TRACK?? YOU SPENT MORE TIME CHASING ASS FROM THE GROUPIE LINE-UP!!
I WANT MY MONEY BACK YOU FAT F#*%!!!!!

Posted at 3:59PM on Aug 22nd 2006 by FRANKIE FROM BUSHWICK

4. I hope it's better than it's been the last two/three seasons. I use to like it but it kinda sucks lately. They need more death or maybe a plot.

Posted at 4:05PM on Aug 22nd 2006 by Tucson

5. i agree with you tucson,, i get pissed after watching for an hour and then nothing good and exciting happens lol,, makes me want to write david chase and give him a few ideas lol bring adrainna back and lets see her blow some asses away!

Posted at 4:27PM on Aug 22nd 2006 by alissa

6. I love the show. It does tend to get a little boring at times, but overall, one of the best shows out there. I cant wait for the last season. Kinda wish it wouldnt end...

Posted at 4:42PM on Aug 22nd 2006 by Tare Bear

7. Sopranos final season will not dissapoint. I might leave you wishing for another season

Posted at 5:27AM on Aug 23rd 2006 by mike

8. Why does this serie have to stop.. it's a great serie and they all play like unrealisticly great... It's just like the real life,, but then bettter

It sucks they stop filming...

Tony, Carmella, Meadow, And all others, keep up the good job

As always your reliable client ;). M. Regace

Posted at 8:06PM on Aug 23rd 2006 by Michael Regace

9. tucson and allissa.....your taste is exclusively in your mouths.....you must have the attention span of the typical voter.......no story line or plot,?what have you been watchin?

Posted at 6:20PM on Aug 24th 2006 by fred