Imperioli Had Trouble Finding New Role.

19 July 2008

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Sopranos star Michael Imperioli was desperate to find a killer acting role after his long-running stint on the show - because its success was so untouchable.The actor - who played Christopher Moltisanti in the long-running mob drama - is returning to TV to fight crime, in an American adaptation of hit British cop show Life on Mars.But he insists his mega success with his infamous role left him on a chase to find an equally challenging part.He says, "I definitely was picky. Something like The Sopranos, that fulfills your creative drive for such a long period of time and challenges you, is a hard act to follow."I thought the (Life on Mars) script was very well written, first of all, and a really cool idea. And I thought he's different enough from what I had done in the past, although it seems to be most of the stuff I've been doing is either a cop or a robber".Imperioli will portray lead actor Jason O'Mara's partner in the series, a role played by Philip Glenister in the British version of the show.Life on Mars is expected to air on 9 October (08).

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