Robert DeNiro says he has never watched The Sopranos.
In an interview, Robert DeNiro reveals that he doesn’t watch very much television. The actor, who starred in several mob releated movies including The Godfather Part II (the movie which would land DeNiro an Academy Award for best supporting role), Casino, and Goodfellas, told Cigar Aficionado magazine in his September/October feature that he has never seen the HBO show, according to Page Six.
Robert DeNiro spoke to Cigar Aficionado‘s editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken in the exclusive interview, which also addresses “his greatest roles, his business success and his contributions to the cinematic wielding of cigars,” according to Cigar‘s website. “I assume you watch TV,” Shanken said. “I’ve done quite a few interviews. I’ve never worked so hard preparing for you.”
“Not much, but it depends,” De Niro replied.
“Did you ever watch The Sopranos?” Shanken questioned. “No,” De Niro said.
“Interesting. So my next question…” Shanken replied. De Niro then said: “I heard about it. It was very good.”
The series features six seasons and 86 episodes by the end of 2007 and the series has been regarded by some as the greatest TV series of all times. The Sorpranos won several always including 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.