The Sopranos star Steve Schirripa discussed a potential “leak” on the sets of the acclaimed series. The actor, known for his role as Bobby Bacala, revealed that someone was “selling information” from the show, but the creators could never determine who this person was.

Steve Schirripa reveals there was a ‘leak’ on the set of The Sopranos

Steve Schirripa, who appeared in 53 episodes of The Sopranos, participated in an interview with fellow cast member Michael Imperioli, known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti. The two discussed various aspects of the iconic show.

Schirripa also touched on a suspected “leak” on the secretive sets of the show, which was among the first to develop a dedicated fanbase, a trend that continued with later series like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones.

“There was a leak on set because somebody was selling information,” the 68-year-old actor shared during his interview with The Independent. “We had some suspects,” he added, explaining that the creative team was never able to identify the source of the leak.

Imperioli contributed to this discussion by stating that he would “never say anything bad about anybody… I mean, I could, but I won’t. I’m sure people say bad things about me — I wouldn’t be surprised — but we tried to keep it above the belt. No low blows. I find it not classy.”

Since its debut in 1999, The Sopranos has garnered an unparalleled fandom for any television series. This intense interest sometimes led to issues; for example, the first four episodes of the series’ fourth and highest-rated season were leaked online, revealing critical plot details. This situation prompted the development of measures to prevent such leaks.

Even today, The Sopranos is regarded as one of the greatest television shows ever produced and is considered a pioneer of the Golden Age of Television.