Collider has put together a hypothetical cast for The Sopranos if the acclaimed Mafia drama were remade in 2026, matching modern actors to the show's iconic characters based on their range and screen presence. The exercise reflects on what made the original 1999 series so compelling: its portrayal of an ageing mob family clinging to old ways while grappling with a changing world, RICO laws and a sharper FBI.

– Jon Bernthal as Tony Soprano, praised for his history of playing morally complex anti-heroes (The Punisher, The Walking Dead) alongside the self-deprecating humour seen in The Bear
– Honourable Tony Soprano mentions: Colin Farrell and Christian Bale, cited for their intensity and depth
– Vera Farmiga as Carmela Soprano, drawing on her experience portraying complicated, strong-willed women