David Chase Reveals The Original Sopranos Plan, And I Could See This Having Worked
The relationship between Tony and Livia, portrayed by Nancy Marchand, remained one of the most critical elements of the TV series, even though it was originally meant to be the driving force of a 2-hour movie instead of a sprawling, six-season narrative. Marchand's passing in 2000, however, forced a shift in The Sopranos ' storyline.