Sopranos guest star recalls being accidentally hit by Tony Sirico on set

Chris Diamantopoulos, a guest star on "The Sopranos," revealed that Tony Sirico, who played Paulie Walnuts, accidentally hit him with a real pipe during filming. Diamantopoulos joked that it was a rite of passage to be "whacked" by the character. Diamantopoulos appeared in the show's final season in 2006. He recalled working with James Gandolfini, who played Tony Soprano, and noted Gandolfini's creative approach to acting, using a jagged rock to enhance a scene. Tony Sirico passed away in July 2022. David Chase, the show's creator, praised Sirico's unique ability to bring humor and depth to his role, highlighting his impact on the series. "The Sopranos" aired from 1999 to 2007.