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Lorraine Bracco Says James Gandolfini Was in ‘Shock’ Over Final ‘Sopranos’ Scene: ‘Couldn’t Believe It’

Lorraine Bracco revealed late costar James Gandolfini's reaction to the cliffhanger ending in The Sopranos, which left viewers completely confused and in shock.

Lorraine Bracco, who played Dr. Jennifer Melfi on the HBO series for all six seasons, revealed Gandolfini’s reaction to finding out that the show would end in a cliffhanger, famously cutting to a black screen as Tony Soprano sat down in a diner with his family. Drea de Matteo, whose character was killed off the show in season 5, was completely shocked by the way the series ended, with Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” blaring in the background. All eyes were on creator David Chase, as many wondered if the black screen meant Tony met his fate at the hands of a mysterious man in a Members Only jacket.

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