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6. Lorraine Bracco Was Originally Offered the Role of Carmela

Before shooting began, Chase offered the role of Tony’s wife, Carmela Soprano, to Lorraine Bracco — the actress who originally shot to fame because of her breakthrough role in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. Bracco, however, requested the part of Tony’s shrink, Dr. Melfi, because she felt that Carmela was too close to her Goodfellas role.

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