"The Sopranos" alum Edie Falco eyes female superhero role

Edie Falco Wants to Play a Female Superhero

Edie Falco, famed for her Emmy-winning roles in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie, expressed interest in taking on a female superhero role, describing it as an exciting new challenge.

Attraction to Complex Characters

Falco thrives on portraying complicated, nuanced characters and believes she can adapt to any role. She said,

“Never have I said I can’t do that. You sort of find a way you can go 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.”

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

Diverse Roles and Career Longevity

At 62, Falco feels fortunate to have portrayed a wide range of complex women in her career. She reflected,

“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.”

She believes not being typecast early helped sustain her career, noting, “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 is intrigued by the possibility of playing a political figure. On this, she joked,

“Maybe I can get something out of my system.”

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Summary: Edie Falco embraces complex and evolving roles, now aiming to explore new territory as a female superhero or political figure, showing her passion for challenging characters throughout her career.

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The National Desk The National Desk — 2025-11-03

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