As a fan who has followed Bobby Cannavale‘s career closely, I can empathize with his feelings of disappointment over the cancellation of Vinyl. The series, created by Martin Scorsese and boasting an impressive cast, seemed destined for greatness. Cannavale’s portrayal of a jaded record executive was not only captivating but also a testament to his versatility as an actor.
Emmy award-winning actor Bobby Cannavale has recently expressed his thoughts regarding the cancellation of the TV show “Vinyl,” which premiered on HBO about nine years ago. The brief series was a collaboration between Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Rich Cohen, and Terence Winter.
In the series Vinyl, Cannavale took on the role of a disillusioned music industry executive aiming to revitalize his company and mend his personal affairs, all while unearthing the freshest sounds of 1970s New York City. The ensemble featured Ray Romano, Olivia Wilde, Jack Quaid, Juno Temple, Paul Ben-Victor, John Cameron Mitchell, among others.
Why Bobby Cannavale feels like he disappointed Martin Scorsese after Vinyl cancellation
Following the airing of Vinyl’s pilot on February 18, 2016, HBO initially approved a second season for the series early on. However, they later retracted this decision due to the show’s poor viewership numbers. Regardless, it garnered favorable critical acclaim during its 10-episode broadcast.
In a conversation with Vanity Fair, Cannavale shared that the termination of Vinyl left him feeling like he let Scorsese down, considering their extended collaboration on the project. Although Scorsese made it clear that the blame wasn’t on him, the show’s cancellation significantly impacted his acting self-confidence.
As a gamer, I embarked on an artistic odyssey alongside Marty for years. After being captivated by my performance in Boardwalk Empire, he became deeply invested in me. This led to countless discussions and preparation for the show, which we believed had created something truly unique and extraordinary – a fresh approach to storytelling that was rare in television. Being overlooked for recognition felt quite disheartening. Marty generously offered me another project, The Irishman, afterward. However, it’s always left a stain on my career, knowing how much that opportunity meant to him. I can’t help but wonder, “Why couldn’t it have been successful? The one collaboration with Martin Scorsese that didn’t succeed?
He continued, “I always described that period as the stinky year. I had a stink on me, and I could feel it. To add insult to injury, we got picked up for the second season—they let everybody know we’ve got a second season, and then they changed their mind. It was like a double f***-you. I just kept it moving. I was like, Well, that’s the business. My depression over it settled in three months later, and then it was real. I really did go to a dark place. I just thought, Well, I’m never going to work again, because if something that Martin Scorsese and Terry Winter and Mick Jagger created didn’t work, and I was the star of the thing, then I’m going to have a stink on me forever.”
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2024-11-28 23:10