Is the many saints of newark on hbo max

"The Sopranos" prequel movie, starring Michael Gandolfini, is streaming on HBO Max for the next 31 days.

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“The Many Saints of Newark,” the highly anticipated prequel film to “The Sopranos,” was released in theaters and on HBO Max on Friday where it will stream exclusively for the next month.

Fans of the popular HBO series will get to see the making of Tony Soprano in the new crime drama starring Michael Gandolfini as a younger version of the character made famous by his late father, James Gandolfini. Directed by Alan Taylor, “The Many Saints of Newark” features an all-star cast that includes Leslie Odom Jr., Alessandro Nivola, Corey Stoll, Jon Bernthal, Michael De Rossi, Billy Magnussen, John Magaro, Ray Liotta, and Vera Farmiga.

“It’s incredible. Full circle,” Michael Gandolfini said during an interview on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” earlier this week. “To have gotten to work with Vera and John and Alesandra and Leslie, the caliber of actors as a young actor, it was surreal. And the fact that David trusted me to play Tony, which is one of the greatest characters [in TV history].”

Because he was a child when the series was filmed, Michael Gandolfini never watched the show until auditioning for the movie. “I didn’t know what Tony was,” the 22-year-old actor revealed. “I’ve seen it now…I watched the first season during the audition process. I was like ‘I’ll stay with the first season and then I went on and on.’ I became a fan of the show just like everyone else.”

“The Many Saints of Newark” shares the story of a teenage Tony growing up in one of the most crime-ridden eras in the history of Newark, New Jersey. As he steps into manhood, rival gangsters are on the rise challenging the stronghold that the DiMeo crime family’s (a.k.a. the Sopranos) has over the city amid increasingly racial division between Black and Italian communities. Tony meanwhile, gets entangled between the changing times while his uncle, Richard “Dickie” Moltisanti (Nivola), struggles to manage both his professional and personal responsibilities. But his influence helps to transform the impressionable teen into the all-powerful mob boss.

In order to watch “The Many Saints to Newark,” you’ll have to be signed up to the HBO Max ad-free plan ($14.99 a month). For bargain hunters looking to save a few bucks, there are different ways to sign up under a free trial, one being with Hulu on HBO Max. New subscribers can add HBO Max to any Hulu plan for an additional $14.99 a month after a free seven-day trial. That means you can join today and instantly stream exclusive HBO Max content (for free), in addition to HBO programs that are available on Hulu (plans start at $5.99 a month but will increase to $6.99 on October 8).

Another great deal: Verizon Fios offers a week free of HBO Max when you add the subscription to a Verizon internet plan. As for cable subscribers, if you already have HBO then you’re automatically subscribed to HBO Max at no additional charge (be sure to check with your provider for further details).

AT&T is another way to get free HBO Max included with your cell phone package, internet, or streaming subscription. AT&T’s Unlimited Elite plan ($50 a month for four lines) comes with free HBO Max, as does the AT&T Fiber Internet 1000 plan ($60 a month). DirecTV Stream’s Choice Plan ($84.99 a month) includes three months of free HBO Max, Showtime, Cinemax, and EPIX, along with Live TV, 45,000 on-demand titles, and 20 hours of DVR storage.

“The Many Saints of Newark” is just one of dozens of Warner Bros. movies that received a simultaneous streaming release for the first 31 days after the theater debut. Besides new movies, HBO Max offers tens of thousands of hours of content that includes blockbuster films, epic TV series, and original shows such as “Gossip Girl,” “The White Lotus,” and “Scenes from a Marriage” along with this year’s Emmy-winning originals: “I May Destroy You,” “Mare of Easttown,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Lovecraft Country,” and “Hacks.”

The year of Warner Bros. releases may be winding down, but it’s not over just yet. “The Many Saints of Newark” joins “Cry Macho” and “Malignant” among the new movies to receive simultaneous streaming and theater releases. Next in line: the sci-fi adventure, “Dune,” slated for release later this month, and “The Matrix 4,” which arrives on HBO Max in December.

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The Sopranos fans, you’re going to like this one. The Many Saints of Newark, a The Sopranos prequel film focused on a young Tony Soprano circa 1967, is coming to theatres and HBO Max on October 1, 2021! Learn how to catch up on The Sopranos before the film’s release, then catch this new installment in theatres or on HBO Max this October.

Better yet, from September 23 – 26 Xfinity will be offering an HBO Free Preview weekend to all X1, Flex and Xfinity Stream customers, meaning even customers without HBO or HBO Max can watch HBO series, movies and more for free including The Sopranos on demand all weekend long.

‘The Many Saints of Newark’: what it’s about

In this prequel installment, The Many Saints of Newark hones-in on a young Tony Soprano just as he’s becoming a man in Newark, New Jersey. The city is rife with rival gangs, and Tony’s complicated relationship with his mother and other family members (as well as his budding involvement in mob activity) sets him on the path that will eventually lead to the events depicted in the acclaimed HBO series, The Sopranos.

Michael Gandolfini (the son of the late James Gandolfini, who portrayed Tony Soprano during the original series’ run) stars as a young Tony Soprano, with Vera Farmiga starring as his mother, Livia, who fans may also remember from the original series. Additionally, Alessandro Nivola stars as Dickie Moltisanti, the uncle whom a young Tony Soprano idolizes and models much of his life, character and crime career after.

This deep dive into The Sopranos history will thrill both fans of the series and newcomers alike.

Stream ‘The Sopranos’ then catch ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ on HBO Max

HBO Max is available on X1 and Xfinity Flex. Starting October 1st, customers with an existing HBO Max subscription can simply say “The Many Saints of Newark” into their Xfinity Voice Remote to start watching!

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What’s more, fans of The Sopranos (and any newcomers to the series) can catch up anytime. Just say “The Sopranos” into your Xfinity Voice Remote to start watching!

So, what are you waiting for? Catch up on The Sopranos (on HBO through X1 and Xfinity Stream or through the HBO Max app on X1 and Flex) and get ready to watch The Many Saints of Newark this October on HBO Max!

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