Steve Schirripa Goes From The Sopranos to Blue Bloods to Hallmark in a “Bucket List” Role
Steve Schirripa is making a big leap from his gritty roles on The Sopranos and Blue Bloods to a much lighter, feel-good project with Hallmark. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, the actor shared his excitement about starring in his very first Hallmark movie, Sisterhood, Inc., and how the experience was unlike any other role heโs played.
“Iโve never done a Hallmark movie before. I was actually offered one years ago, and itโs always been a bucket list thing for me,โ Schirripa told Us Weekly in a YouTube interview on February 12. โHow many guys can go from The Sopranos to Hallmark? But I made the jump, and I was very happy. I had a wonderful time.โ
Schirripa, who played the beloved Bobby โBacalaโ Baccalieri on The Sopranos and Anthony Abetemarco on Blue Bloods, is no stranger to intense and dramatic roles. However, Sisterhood, Inc., a Valentineโs Day-themed movie shot in Albany, offered him a refreshing change of pace. The film also stars Hallmark favorites Rachael Leigh Cook, Daniella Monet, and Leonidas Gulaptis.
The movie centers around Megan, a corporate exec who creates a board of directors to help her younger sister sort out her chaotic life, while finding unexpected romance with a psych professor. Schirripa shared that the experience was a โvery niceโ one, offering a drastically different tone from his previous roles.
Reflecting on the contrast between this film and his past roles, Schirripa explained, โNo arguing, no killing, no nothing.โ He laughed, adding, โEven on Blue Bloods, which I loved, I mustโve killed four or five people. I killed more people as a cop than I did as a mobster.โ Itโs clear that Sisterhood, Inc. is a much lighter and more feel-good project for Schirripa, and he expressed interest in doing more Hallmark films in the future.
The actor also shared that he has been a fan of Hallmark movies for years, describing them as a โnice vibeโ and a mood booster. Itโs a far cry from the intensity of playing characters involved in mob wars or police investigations, but Schirripaโs transition into Hallmark films speaks to his versatility as an actor.
Schirripaโs shift to Hallmark comes at an emotional time for him and his Blue Bloods co-stars. After 14 seasons, the hit police procedural drama said goodbye to its fans in December 2024. His character, Anthony, played a key role in helping the Reagan family tackle a gang war in New York City, contributing to the show’s memorable final episode, which garnered 6.68 million live viewers.
In a special behind-the-scenes segment aired ahead of the series finale, Schirripa reflected on his time working with the iconic Blue Bloods cast, including Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, and Bridget Moynahan. His time on the show cemented him as a part of one of CBSโ most beloved series, but now Schirripa is looking forward to exploring new opportunities, including the potential for more Hallmark films.
With Sisterhood, Inc., Schirripa is adding a new chapter to his storied career. Fans of the actor can look forward to seeing him in a more heartwarming light, and perhaps, weโll see more of him in Hallmarkโs future lineups.
