Dominic Chianese, the actor who portrayed Corrado "Junior" Soprano in the acclaimed HBO series "The Sopranos," has launched a new podcast at the age of 95. The podcast, titled "Dominic & Junior," features Chianese and his son, Dominic Jr., reflecting on the elder Chianese's extensive Hollywood career.
"I’m 95 now. I’ve been thinking a lot about (legacy), especially since I’m going to be talking to millions of people," Chianese told People magazine. "To be honest with you, I was a little frightened because I thought millions of people are going to hear what’s coming out of my mouth. That’s serious stuff."
Chianese is best known for his role as the New Jersey mob boss, Uncle Junior, but his acting career spans more than five decades. His credits include roles in other notable crime dramas such as "The Godfather, Part II" and "Boardwalk Empire."
The launch of "Dominic & Junior" follows a trend among "Sopranos" cast members venturing into podcasting. Steve Schirippa (Bobby Bacala Jr.) and Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) host the popular "Talking Sopranos," which has featured Chianese as a guest. Additionally, Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano) and Robert Iler (A.J. Soprano) host "Not Today, Pal."
The first episode of "Dominic & Junior" was released on September 1. Despite "The Sopranos" concluding nearly 20 years ago, Chianese remains active and engaged with his celebrated role and the series' enduring legacy.