Tag: Jennifer Esposito
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Michael Imperioli Asked a Witch to Help Get Spike Lee’s ‘Summer of Sam’ Greenlit
Michael Imperioli enlisted a little supernatural help a la “Bewitched” to get “Summer of Sam” greenlit.The “Sopranos” star co-wrote the script for the film based on real-life serial killer David Berkowitz Aka the Son of Sam, who terrorized New York in 1977. “Summer of Sam” was co-written and directed by Spike Lee, with both Imperioli…
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9 Must-See Movies at Tribeca Festival: Nick Jonas, Chelsea Peretti and More
The Tribeca Festival excised “Film” from its name in 2021, and while it’s true that the annual celebration of all things entertainment has expanded to include plenty of television and immersive programming, the movies make it a must-attend event. This year’s lineup is no exception. It has big-name actors such as Michael Shannon and Jennifer…
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Jennifer Esposito Talks Directorial Debut ‘Fresh Kills’ and Why She Refused to Audition for ‘The Sopranos’
Jennifer Esposito remembers being asked to audition for “The Sopranos” more than once. She declined each time.“I chose to not go up for it when they would call me in because it was like, ‘I can’t relive this,’” Esposito recalls. “The only thing that used to make me crazy about the show when I did…