Chevrolet gave followers of “The Sopranos” a partial reply to the thriller of what occurred after the display screen went black on the finish of the HBO sequence 15 years in the past: Tony’s children grew up and purchased electrical autos.
The Tremendous Bowl industrial for the Silverado EV introduced collectively Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who performed daughter Meadow, and Robert Iler, who performed son A.J. Chevy went for authenticity by hiring “Sopranos” creator David Chase to direct and Phil Abraham, who dealt with images course for the present’s title sequence, to reprise that function for the remake. The model even bought rights to the unique tune, “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3.
“I simply suppose it is so cool that it is in regards to the truck and the long run technology and a brand new world,” Sigler says in a behind-the-scenes video in regards to the industrial posted final week by Chevy, “as a result of Meadow and A.J. characterize that for the ‘Sopranos’ world that individuals love a lot.”
The advert replicates Tony Soprano’s gritty drive alongside the New Jersey Turnpike that opened every episode, however as an alternative of his pink 1999 Chevy Suburban, Meadow is behind the wheel of a blue 2024 Silverado EV.
The spot reveals different methods the world has modified up to now few many years. The signal for Satriale’s Pork Retailer — the place present characters ordered “gabagool”— now notes that it has meats with “no antibiotics.” Whereas Tony pulled a toll ticket to get on the turnpike, Meadow cruises via utilizing an E-ZPass.
“It is this humorous factor with ‘Sopranos,’ ” Sigler says. “Anytime you suppose it is the final time we’ll all be collectively, the final time we’ll speak in regards to the ‘Sopranos’ world, there’s all the time one thing else.”