"The Sopranos" alum Edie Falco eyes female superhero role

The Sopranos Alum Edie Falco Eyes Female Superhero Role

Edie Falco expressed her desire to take on the challenge of playing a female superhero, describing it as a fun and new experience in her career.

Portraying Complex Characters

I look for those [complicated characters]. That’s what makes this exciting. To play someone with a less complicated life is less interesting.

Known for her acclaimed performances in “The Sopranos” and “Nurse Jackie,” Falco shared that she thrives on playing layered, nuanced roles. She mentioned she has yet to encounter a part she felt unprepared for, saying:

Never have I said I can’t do that. You sort of find a way and see, because you’re able to know you have to stop before it is dangerous. And I’ve been in therapy for 7,000 years.

Career Reflections

Falco, 62, commented on her good fortune in being able to portray a diverse range of complex women throughout her career. She feels she has been part of a time when female roles in entertainment have become richer and more compelling.

I’ve been very lucky that kind of since I started working, female characters are getting more interesting and complicated, I feel like I’m riding this wave of really interesting and complicated female characters.

Avoiding Typecasting

The “Mayor of Kingstown” actress noted that she may have benefited from not being typecast in one-dimensional roles early in her career.

I imagine if you’re only ever playing young, beautiful, sexy women, it’s going to get harder as you get older.

Future Aspirations

Looking ahead, Falco finds the idea of portraying a political figure appealing and joked:

Maybe I can get something out of my system.

Author's Summary

Edie Falco embraces challenging, multidimensional roles and is enthusiastic about exploring new ground by playing a female superhero or a political figure in her dynamic career.

The National Desk — 2025-11-03