The Sopranos Changed The Way Steve Buscemi Chooses Roles

Steve Buscemi has been in some of the best films and television series out there, from “Reservoir Dogs” to “Boardwalk Empire.” His work spans a multitude of genres, but many of his most notable roles have a single through-line: violence.

Buscemi has been cast as many a villainous character in gritty crime dramas, but in more recent years, the actor has moved largely into voice acting for children’s animated features like “Boss Baby” or comedic shows like “Miracle Workers” and “Bupkis.” What triggered this major career change for Buscemi? As it turns out, one of the best television shows of all time caused the actor to lose his appetite for on-screen bloodshed.Although he had only a minor recurring role in “The Sopranos,” Buscemi was instrumental in the series.

Not only was his character a major part of Tony and Christopher’s past and one of the show’s best characters,…

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