HBO announced Tuesday that Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos, a two-part documentary about the premium cabler’s iconic mob drama The Sopranos and the visionary behind it, will premiere on September 7. The two parts will air back-to-back, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT on September 7, and will also be available to stream on Max.
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A trailer was also revealed, which you can watch above.
Twenty-five years after the show first debuted, HBO’s paradigm-shifting series The Sopranos remains a cultural phenomenon and a touchstone of prestige television. In Wise Guy, Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney (Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief) delves deep into the psyche of Sopranos creator and writer David Chase, illuminating his life and career while offering a unique window into his unparalleled work on the iconic program.
Set on a replica set of Dr. Melfi’s psychiatrist’s office, Gibney flips the script on Chase, exploring and analyzing the origins of The Sopranos, his creative process, and the intimate connections between his own life and many of its characters. Collaborating with the show’s writers, producers, executives and actors, including Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco and Michael Imperioli, the documentary offers insight and inspiration, along with a selection of clips from the show, early audition videos from many of the cast members, and behind-the-scenes footage to immerse viewers in the world of The Sopranos.