The upcoming “Sopranos” prequel movie “The Many Saints of Newark” includes younger versions of many of the show’s most famous characters, but one of the original plans for the film included bringing back an iconic original cast member. “Many Saints” director Alan Taylor confirmed to NME that Edie Falco reprised her role as Carmela Soprano in a scene that got cut from the prequel’s theatrical release.

“Not to give away too much but, when you make a movie you’re not exactly sure the final shape it’s going to be and we, believe it or not, shot a few things that included other cast members,” Taylor said. “We had Edie come in and she dressed up as Carmela and we shot something with her and it wound up not being in the final movie but it was a great excuse to see her again.”

Taylor continued, “She...