In a recent book titled 'On Locations: Lessons Learned from My Life On Set with The Sopranos and in the Film Industry,' author Mark Kamine sheds light on the personal struggles faced by James Gandolfini, the iconic actor who portrayed Tony Soprano in the hit HBO series 'The Sopranos.' Kamine, who worked as a location scout on the show, reveals that Gandolfini's demons began to take a toll during the final seasons of the show.
During the filming of the 'Pie-O-My' episode at Monmouth Park in New Jersey, Gandolfini's behavior became increasingly erratic. Kamine recounts an incident wherein the actor, in a sorry state, arrived on set four hours late, cursing and stumbling his way through his lines. It became apparent that Gandolfini's reliability was diminishing, prompting HBO to add a clause in his contract that held him responsible for shoot-day costs if he missed work due to excessive consumption.
