Steven Van Zandt recalls landing 'The Sopranos' lead before James Gandolfini: 'Wiser heads prevailed'
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E Street Band alum Steven Van Zandt reflected on his career for his memoir "Unrequited Infatuations," including his time with Bruce Springsteen and starring in "The Sopranos" on HBO.
The star appeared in 79 of the show's 86 episodes, but fans nearly saw him playing an entirely different role: Tony Soprano, the lead.
Van Zandt recently spoke with Fox News about his memoir, "Unrequited Infatuations," in which he reflects on his life and career as a musician, actor and activist. During his chat, he reminisced on the casting process of "The Sopranos."
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