Actor recalls painful moment on The Sopranos set with Tony Sirico

Actor Chris Diamantopoulos, who guest-starred in "The Sopranos," shared a behind-the-scenes story about being hit with a lead pipe by co-star Tony Sirico, who played Paulie Walnuts. Diamantopoulos described it as a "rite of passage." In the 2006 episode "The Fleshy Part of the Thigh," Diamantopoulos's character faced retribution from Paulie Walnuts. He revealed that Sirico used the real pipe during their first take, not the rubber one intended for safety. "The Sopranos" aired from 1999 to 2007 and is known for its complex characters and dramatic storytelling. The show's finale remains a topic of discussion, particularly its ambiguous ending.