Federico was definitely believable as Furio. The first interview I saw with him after watching the show shocked me when I heard him speaking without an accent. I thought he really had that accent.

@roymunson1

2 жыл бұрын

Not just the accent, the neapolitan/campanian dialect too.

@redtree8254

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to write this exact comment. It was phenomenal acting.

@nagone11

2 жыл бұрын

@@redtree8254 After all he was born there, grew up with the language from his parents..don't think it was too hard for him tbh..

@K131399

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone assumed they casted him right out of Italy simply to be authentic. And Federico being as talented as he is became Furio in every way. The language and the accent, there's countless actors who could have pulled it off but Federico's body language and that elusive thing you can't put a name on, he so nails it. You can study immigrants as he obviously did growing up where he did but true talent has a way of getting through your perceptions and breaks into your sub-concious mind. I literally did know he wasn't from Italy until years after seeing the show so the scene where he's telling Carmella how when he went back home he felt like a foreigner, i get goosebumps thinking about it. I know about as much about acting as I do astro-physics lol but art is art. When it's perfectly done there's no explanation needed you get in right in your soul. The majority of actors, even great actors, you can tell when they're stressing to put an emotion or feeling across but Federico WAS so Furio in every way that I was floored when learned his true identity so to speak lol

@thomasreaves588

2 жыл бұрын

@@K131399 Furio speaks English this well? WTF...I feel lied to!😤

Insane hearing him without the accent, he is such a talented guy.

@trentbobo4171

2 жыл бұрын

I just commented on Micheal's pinned comment that I had no idea he was American. Dude totally had me convinced he was native Italian.

@weezy66

2 жыл бұрын

@@trentbobo4171 me too!!!! Glad I'm not the only one!!!

@trentbobo4171

2 жыл бұрын

@@weezy66 I'm so embarrassed I only know Federico from The Sopranos . After looking him up on imbd, dude is stacked with credits. I'm creating a Playlist right now of movies he's been in

@weezy66

2 жыл бұрын

@@trentbobo4171 that's awesome! I'll be doing the same this coming weekend

@arturoperez6473

2 жыл бұрын

@@trentbobo4171 he was born in Naples

When the Frenchman who robbed Artie opens the door and Furio is standing there…no words, just a quick twitch of the eye. Pure power and intimidation. Brilliant.

@nikamai3533

2 жыл бұрын

"Up in the Club"

@RichWeigel

2 жыл бұрын

I often wondered if Furio had to get physical with him or if he just handed it over.

@MoAli-wm4of

2 жыл бұрын

@Jon Harrison exactly this … if you go by how Furio carried himself thru the rest of the series .. this reaction lines up exactly with how Furio dealt with past due debt lol

@brucefake2732

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite screenshot

@Avital4414

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichWeigel furio didn’t have to, but he did anyway.

I was so mad when Furio left the series. Totally loved him. Great talent

@tucko11

2 жыл бұрын

So was Carm 😂

@ivansorola1997

Жыл бұрын

I actually enjoyed his time in the series and was glad he wasent clipped

@Devilish__

8 ай бұрын

I think it worked out for the best.

I originally thought he was an Italian actor that they recruited. Talented guy.

@CinCee-

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same. Clearly his family is straight up from Italy

@terracottapie

Жыл бұрын

@@CinCee- He was born in Napoli and his family moved to the US when he was 3.

@loveaintfree1409

4 ай бұрын

He is Italian born in Italy.

The way Michael keeps calling him Furio makes me laugh. 😂

@kvato3069

2 жыл бұрын

Frederico just let’s it slide 😏

@charlieanton6785

2 жыл бұрын

I bet everybody calls him Furio like a nickname

@Tallguy203

2 жыл бұрын

Frederico was so convincing as the character Furio

@jedvinso

2 жыл бұрын

Foodio!

@andrechris6518

2 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Caruthers Still sharp imo

No one could have played the part of "Furio Giunta" better than Federico Castelluccio, he was sensational, the best..

As a Paterson, NJ native, l grew up very near Frederico's stomping grounds on 21st Ave. We both began an acting career in theater around the same time though l am four years older. A very well spoken man and the finest actor to ever play on The Sopranos.

@DrJ-hx7wv

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Clark, and an old girlfriend went to Berkeley Business school. Also the home of the great Lou Costello....

Federico, for a person who speaks perfect English, you do the best Italian accent I have ever heard, and I am a full blooded Italian.

My favorite quality of Furio is that you could tell he was a good hearted good natured guy, but when it was time for him to handle business as an enforcer he was extremely vicious. I think compartmentalizing is very common for a person in that position. This guy was very authentic. I was blown away to here him speak without the accent. I really thought he was a zip.

Furio has some great lines on The Sopranos. My favorite one was when Tony thinks he's going to be indicted for the Matt Bevilaqua murder and Furio tells him "maybe you should go on the lamb chop for a while".

@MoAli-wm4of

2 жыл бұрын

‘Stupidd A Fuckkinn Ah Gamee’ That’s my fav line and scene by Furio … he did a great job throughout the series … and imo Sopranos has STILL yet to be topped in terms of a series around real life (ie. not GOT/period piece) and will probably hold that title for years to come … for me anyway

@jackr5407

Жыл бұрын

“You got a bee on a yo at”

@diogeneslantern18

Жыл бұрын

Joost di munny. ☝️ Aych di ti wi. 📺Gimme a wun tousin dolla 👇🤌

@METALITHrevetments

Жыл бұрын

@@diogeneslantern18 Stoopida fahkin gaym

"Gimme a thousand dollars.." *UP IN THE CLUB!*

@305donkryder8

2 жыл бұрын

Best song ever 😂

@ogworker72

2 жыл бұрын

😆🤣

@tucko11

2 жыл бұрын

HD la compatible tv buono

@ducatikawasaki1290

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahhahahaha

@ducatikawasaki1290

2 жыл бұрын

Man this is gold.

Federico is such a great actor that the first time I saw him interviewed and heard his real voice, I was shocked. I thought they had hired an actor in Naples! I loved Furio and really missed him when his character left.

@ciaranmac646

2 жыл бұрын

Just remember that that potato easily got the better of the fat slob before him

@ciaranmac646

2 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Caruthers Well at least the fat slob knows where the potato is everyday and that is killing him🤠

@tonycarech5545

2 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Caruthers lmaooo the potato that’s a good one and he really is seriously demented at some point they need to remove him and place him in an elderly care home - too bad before that happens the sealed indictments will come down and he’ll be like uncle junior in the mental house “enchiladas tonight”!! Haha

@johntravolina2043

2 жыл бұрын

And again politics are inserted where it's not even up for discussion. Both of you need to shut the eff up and stop ruining a good comment section

@wadewilson8011

2 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Caruthers how's that life long M0R0N membership working for you?

If you watch the scene when he gets shot with subtitles it just says “Furio screams in Italian” 😂

His scene with Carmella when they were dancing is still my favorite sopranos scene of all time.

Federico is a true Renaissance man ------- talented and knowledgeable in many areas. I just hope no one burgles his Grand Masters. They should be in a bank or museum.

@danschumacher5427

2 жыл бұрын

One of his painting it id

@themadplotter

2 жыл бұрын

Grand masters is chess term

Mr. Franzese, I want you to know that you are doing a lot of good in the world now. You’re helping people in lots of different ways. You have the best redemption story in the last 50 years. God bless you and your family.

@guthax30

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. He's a good fella.

@ekku1979

2 жыл бұрын

@@guthax30 Yea. He's a friend of ours

If Furio brings the same intensity from the Sopranos into your show….. Fughetaboudittt! It’s gonna be a home run. Awesome sit down Michael. Thank you

I honestly expected to hear a heavy Italian accent. He was so convincing with his role as Furio... I honestly thought his primary language would be Italian and secondary possibly english. Needless to say.. excellent interview with an amazing actor. Stay safe out there and God bless 🙏

Oh man that line Mr.Castelluccio had in the Sopranos on the golf course when Mr.Gandolfini was giving that Dr. a new driver. Best line ever to me.

@mikecinquen

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta be ona you hat!!

@BostonsF1nest

2 жыл бұрын

“Just fuckin remember it”

@shpoopyshpoop

2 жыл бұрын

Stupida fakin game

@brucefake2732

2 жыл бұрын

"You know there are worst things that can happen to a person than cancer"

Furio was my favorite on the Sopranos! I was always disappointed he didn’t develop into a bigger character.

There were so many incredible acting performances in that show. Frederico is no exception. Seeing him as himself just reminds you, how exceptional of an actor he was. On that screen he was furio. Dour. Quiet. Stern. Just amazing.

Furio was one of the best characters…awesome acting

Great interview Michael. One comment I wasn’t to make, is that you are a great listener. You ask a question, then let Frederico speak. Many interviews don’t do that. You covered great questions, whereas we as the listeners, got a great complete abbreviated well rounded sense of His life to date. Thank you for another great job George Scannelli.

I always felt that Federico was one of the best actors on the Sopranos. I believed him in every scene. Thanks Michael for another enjoyable show.

Furio Giunta was actually my favorite character on the show. A back-story movie or post-Sopranos movie on him would be really cool.

What a marvelous talent! Whenever "Furio" was on the screen in The Sopranos, he had my full attention. Great sit down.

Furio was by far my favorite character. The scene when Carmine crashes the IROC in front of Satriale's and Sil and Furio walk over cracks me up everytime i see it. His Italian is spot on

Mr Franzese, your interviews are now in the master class category. You are setting the bar so high that IMHO no other interviewer comes close. Thank you for keep us entertained. Bravo!

@AB-xh4vr

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely I agree 100%

@naxo9975

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese you're a great interviewer!! I love how u let the interviewer talk!

@AB-xh4vr

2 жыл бұрын

If you ever come to Chicago there's a bar you would love Richards

Michael is one serious businessman. I mean, you can't teach that. He's a natural!

“Grew up around the guys that did a lot of painting for them“….Says it all. Another great guest and interview….

@SantomPh

2 жыл бұрын

Hope he didn't paint houses

@buildinit6523

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean says it all? doesnt make any sense

Furio is such an intellectual with a warm heart irl. It is impossible to imagine him hurting people.

Michael I loved your take last week on the state of the political discourse in America

@johnrawlings6610

2 жыл бұрын

As did I, I feel as he does!

@meatrocket1

2 жыл бұрын

He was spot on

@terry4137

2 жыл бұрын

And we need more!

@SantomPh

2 жыл бұрын

I just hope he doesn't lean too far to the right . Such a wise man should not be propagating such narrow views as they sometimes do.

@johnrawlings6610

2 жыл бұрын

@@SantomPh Your way off guy, the right is where this country needs to go. The dirt kneeling democrats are to blame for all this mess we're in. They don't stand for their own national anthem, there letting illegals break our laws without making them wear masks, and they promote the racist blm bigots. So yes I hope this country does swing far right, these anti American socialist democrats need to be voted out!

I'm going to pile on about the New Jersey accent being a shock, and cast my vote for a Furio spin off. His life after returning to Italy would be great.

Furio was awesome. I was shocked because I expected to hear furios Italian accent..lol I honestly believed he was just over here from Italy filming. I am looking forward to seeing more of his work. The sopranos was the greatest collection of writers directors actors and on down the list. This created something special that cannot be duplicated ever. Thanks Michael for the interview, it was great.

Glad you turned your life around . One of the most interesting man on earth , furio too.

Furio was an all time favorite. Low key I felt bad for him when he fell in love with Carmella and also when he slipped on fish scum when he was in crutches, but the man was loyal 🙏

@danschuster5187

2 жыл бұрын

Is furio still alive

@donrickles4539

2 жыл бұрын

@@danschuster5187 the hands were for the appreciation, but I can see how it was misread.

@danschuster5187

2 жыл бұрын

Carmella first season look hot

@guymorris6596

Жыл бұрын

Low key ?

He definitely played Furio to perfection.

Michael is such an awesome classy interviewer, know what interesting questions to ask, and never interrupt his guests, so refreshing to listen to and watch, cant wait to see that Sammy and him face to face interview/debate, any intelligent person already knows who's gonna come out of that a jack ass...lol.

Daaaaang man. His voice doesn't match his face now lol. You're a great actor man. I know you weren't necessarily considered a "main" character but in a way you most definitely were. You played a pivotal part. You inspire me. You did great, Sir. Truly talented. Michael, you strengthen my faith too. I'm very proud of you as well.

A wonderful sitdown Michael! Changed my thinking of Federico as the talented man his is instead of- “Oh, that’s Furio “

I can listen to Federico talk all day. What a talented guy.

Oh man. Furio was my favorite. Was bummed when he was gone.

Furio i seen the show many times and when he enter sopranos i just love it, the way he handles himself and best actor

One of the best characters in the show! Furio ruled!

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ... GREAT INTEVIEW ... Federico, TOCAYO: You are a great actor. Hope to you see you on other Hollywood / European productions.

His real voice astounded me the first time that I heard it!

Furio is my favorite character! I grieved with Carmella when he left.

Furio was so funny and scary at the same time, just legend

@mosthatedny2243

Жыл бұрын

Facts everything he did was hilarious but you know he meant business

@socallawrence

7 ай бұрын

Give him 1000 upvotes

Furio was an amazing character played by a wonderful actor!

@georgerustic3817

2 жыл бұрын

stupid fukin game🤣 golf club present scene

Federico is an amazing actor with so many talents. Thanks for the great interview!

Federico was superb as Furio and didn’t need long to make an impact. His departure fit with David Chase’s need to give the audience unsatisfactory resolution to reflect disappointments in life.

Such a cool guy! Imagine a Furio spin off series that would be cool 👌🏼

@michaelberry1382

2 жыл бұрын

That would be amazing. His character was so soft hearted in some ways yet so hardened in others. So complex. The whole scene when he busts up the massage place? Amazing acting

@JGD185

2 жыл бұрын

Furio was great, maybe he came back to the US and hooked up with Carmela after Tony was whacked

Furio was my favorite character on the Sopranos. I was hoping he and Carmella would leave together, but when hw consults his uncle in Naples-who is old school- it just wasn't meant to be...even though in the last season I was hoping he'd pop back up. Federico is a phenomenal actor and seems like such a humble, gentle man. Thank you for this awesome interview Mr. Franzese.

He is my favorite character on the show. He did so awesome!

Federico was superb as Furio! Great actor! Hope to see him on Michael’s upcoming series! Great interview!!!

Michael really wanna tell him the movie was bad lol

@gregvandecar3307

2 жыл бұрын

True. But look at the respect he showed when he knew he hadnt seen the movie yet. Its the small things you pick up on that really impresses me about Michael. I respect this guy a ton.

@jerameysebion6841

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregvandecar3307 definitely!

@itsafugazi8568

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like Frank actually saw it himself, just didn’t want to be the one to show his dissatisfaction lol

@aprilm1866

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that lol

@sharp1667

2 жыл бұрын

I loved the Sopranos! Was the movie really that bad??Ive yet to check it out lol.

Another excellent sit-down. Federico is so easy to talk to and he truly is an artist as you say Michael. Good stuff!!

This interview is Wonderful. Every time I've seen this Gentleman being interviewed it's been great. He is a class act. A GREAT ARTIST, Also. You and Family be Well. Hello to the girls. ☺ Peace and MANY BLESSINGS.

Furio! What a great character, one of my favorites, always wished he was on longer.

Hey Michael! I hope you have a great weekend! God Bless from The Bronx 💯👊🙏🇺🇸

A great interview, Michael!

@joshuabacon4564

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese Hello Michael I have a question for you what do you know if anything of the giant serpent they have trapped on North Brother Island

One of my favorite sit downs yet!! So many ones to pick from but this is the one ☝️. Thank you 🙏 Mr Franzese !

Mr. Franzese, I have to say, I watched this presentation from start to finish without touching the pause and I caught every word, thoroughly enjoyed it. Federico Castelluccio was a very interesting man, I watched the Sopranos and all the episodes Federico played in. Thank you so much for sharing the moments you got to spend with him, I almost felt like I was a part of the conversation. Again, thank you for sharing this with all of us.

"Estupida fking game" (Furio on Golf in one episode) 😂😂😂

@fleyros

2 жыл бұрын

stupida not estupida.

@nadirrabah6756

2 жыл бұрын

@@fleyros sorry 😂😂

Wow, what an amazing interview with Federico "Furio", such a badass and a great actor! Thanks for this great sitdown episode of yours, Michael! Cheers from the Philippines!

Michael - you ask GREAT questions and THANK YOU for listening - not interrupting and knowing when to ask the next question. You are BRILLIANT at what you do. We enjoyed you and Federico immensely. THANK YOU!

Amazing guest, such a great actor. Excellent sit down with him, enjoyed it ! The Sopranos is def one of the best series ! I really hope for a second part.

I love that guy! Great sitdown Michael! I could have listened to him for a few more hours. Loved the story of him adlibbing that last line in his audition. And then they ended up keeping it. He's very talented actor....artist and all. Thanks for the sitdown!

Federico is a very intelligent guy. I'd love to meet him someday, I live in Jersey as well.

@ArchRevival

2 жыл бұрын

@Pinned: By Míchëal Fränzēse Nice fake account. Reported.

Napolitano and from my home town Paterson NJ. 21st Ave. Federico is one of the best artist 🎨 I have ever seen.

Federico, you are correct. James Gandolfini was an outstanding actor! Every part he plays, however small or grand, captivates. He steals every scene he's in because of his presence. He was the essence of the theatre saying, "There are no small parts only small actors." He was so large in presence, he made every part huge. The Last Castle, True Romance, etc.

Thank you, Michael! Federico is awesome! The sit downs are better & better eachtime. Great hob! And congratulations on the progress of your story. Iam very prod to follow you! God Bless you & Federico.

Furio Best quote “Estupida Fahken Game !”

@ismarwinkelman5648

2 жыл бұрын

“No bítche to me”

@fleyros

2 жыл бұрын

*Stupida

@regularm3924

2 жыл бұрын

Give me one thousand dollars

@Mr_Clean

2 жыл бұрын

Bet witha you head, no over it. (Smack)

@stancurry6265

2 жыл бұрын

Lol you beat me to it

The irony is he's head is similar to my Australian born Greek Grandmothers parents. Both of them. The eastern Sicilians, southern italians, greek islands, maltese, turk, egyptians, syrian, lebanese etc - all have this people group there. Any they all like the same cloth pattern designs.

Wow. This was an absolutely brilliant sitdown. Thank you Mr Franzese. You are truly blessed to be a blessing to all of us. Have a great weekend ahead. ❤️🙌☺️

I was so sad when I realized Furio wasn’t gonna show up again in the show. One of my favorite characters ❤️🧡

@marcusanark2541

2 жыл бұрын

Same, he was so handsome and caring.

@shpoopyshpoop

2 жыл бұрын

I hate how it was brought about

What a cool brother! Thank you for sharing this with us, Federico is a really nice guy. I am happy for him and his success!

Your truly a blessed man, Sir. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Cheers from Brazil.

Incredible interview / Furio was definitely one of my favourite characters in The Sopranos. Michael always gets the best out of his interviewees .

Michael! Love what you're doing with your channel. I like how you had the interview at the convention and let it carry over to this. You are leading by example.... and I'm grateful for seeing how you operate. 🙏 God bless. It's even more .... eye opening... how everyone attacks your faith first. 💪thank you for being you

"you wanna hear sumthin' Tony?....." "Don't pretend like I gotta choice" Season 4 Episode 13 Whitecaps. Jimmy and Edie killed it.

What a great sitdown. Thank you Mr Franzese♥️

One of your best guests! I loved this interview, a pure artist. It makes me proud to be Italian seeing wonderful Italian artists like this and being a painter myself , it is doubly enjoyable 🇮🇹👍👍❤️

Love this guy I recommend searching for his other lengthy interviews after you watch this, fascinating stuff. Thanks for this Mike!

Your best interview yet Michael!! Keep up the good work my friend!

I met Federico and Joe Gannascoli at a club on Route 4 once. Great guys. Very humble, polite, and smart. And masters at their craft. I was also at one of the shoots for the first season in Wayne NJ where I met some of the cast. And even one time, I had to stay at a shitty hotel, (one of the ones that your door went outside) I went to leave and they were shooting a scene at 5 am in the lot and they asked me to wait half an hour to finish. Of course, I obliged. Iconic show. Please keep up the great work, Mr. Franzese.

Best TV series of all time ❤ Federico was all the things a man can be, ruthless, violent, tender and emotional

Truly multi-talented artist. How blessed.

Enjoyed this episode!!! The episodes just keep getting better!!! Thank you!!!

What a treat to see him! Very talented! Not hard on the eyes! I love your sit downs Micheal! Keep em coming!

Love Federico. He is so kind. Thank you!. Wonderful interview. Love the friendship.

I love you, Michael. Great show... wonderful guest... loved Furio. Easily the best character in the Sopranos.... the compliment you gave him from your father... wow.. coming from Sonny Francese.. respect! Thx, Michael... you're the man.. ❤🙏❤

What a great easy to watch interview! Interesting that Fed mentioned Gamorrah. I wonder if Michael has seen the series?

@joshuajarod1909

2 жыл бұрын

Gomorrah is great

@thedevollsadvocate

2 жыл бұрын

Gammorah is nice yea the mob boss makes the dude drink piss or some shit to prove loyalty is THAT a real thing? it seems so unappealing that it might be the reality not a "cool" or "shock" factor

@mikhailv67tv

2 жыл бұрын

I've been posting all year for Franseze’s take on the movie and the series of Gommorah.

@ollintzin

2 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't like Don P and Ciro. Great show!

@anthonybanderas9930

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikhailv67tv well the problem is that it is very likely that his experience with Mafia (the real, Italian thing) is very limited, if any. So doubt that he'll provide much insight into that life.

This has to be one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time! I absolutely loved it! Sir, you are the Italian version of Terry Gross!!!

Much love Michael, I wanted to let you know . You have giving me much inspiration, I'm a fan of the channel. Keep up the great work

Great interview, Michael! I’m really enjoying all of your content! ❤️

Federico: "I'm here for the interview". Michael: "Oh yeah that's right. Want anything to drink? Water maybe?" Federico: "Just the interview".

@MrTCist

2 жыл бұрын

There'sa bee onaya laptop!

@torrisfairley3227

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTCist Lol!

Hey Mike, just wanted to thank you for what you do. A sane and honest voice in a world in chaos. God bless you.