Drea On Joey

[raxzor]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After a lengthy search, Drea De Matteo of "The Sopranos" fame has landed the role of Joey Tribbiani's sister on NBC's upcoming "Friends" spinoff series, "Joey".

The comedy centres on the relationship between Joey (Matt LeBlanc), who moves to Los Angeles, and his sister Gina (De Matteo), a hairdresser who lives with her son.

Probably smarter than Joey, Gina has a way with men, much like Joey has with women. She's a strong woman who isn't afraid to speak her mind.

De Matteo is best known for her role on HBO's cult mob drama "The Sopranos," on which she plays Christopher's (Michael Imperioli) fiancee, Adriana, who is recruited by the FBI.

Her new role on "Joey" will not interfere with her contractual obligations to the 10-episode sixth and final season of David Chase's hit series, sources said.

De Matteo, whose credits also include "Swordfish" and "Deuces Wild," next appears in "Go Go Tales" and "Assault on Precinct 13


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[GetTheWeights]

This is has spoiler info in it. Saying Drea will be back for Season Six. I think maybe this should be in a spoiler thread or edited.

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[Zillajay23]

This should not have been in this section I think it should be removed

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[stvrap79]

Thanks for the spoiler a**hole

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[Matzner]

Actually, it just says it doesn't conflict with scheduling...she could die, but still be contracted for dream sequences or something...just a thought

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[mslindac90046]

It's not much of a spoiler when it's been all over the news for the last two days.

Linda C.

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[Alas1119]

I don't think of this as a spoiler...who's to say that she won't be killed this season (as many people expect) but could come back in "dream sequence" mode?

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[brendantait]

We've known since the last contract time that Drea de Matteo (Adrianna) signed up through season 6; they all did.

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