Steve Schirripa and Charles Fleming’s children’s book has been made into an original kids TV movie which will debut on May 27, 2013 at 8pm on Nick at Nite. Starring Schirripa (best known for The Sopranos) and iCarly‘s Noah Munck, Nicky Deuce reunites Sopranos stars James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, Vincent Curatola, and Tony Sirico for much more family-friendly fare.
“I’m excited for fans to see Nicky Deuce come to life from a book I wrote over seven years ago,” said Schirripa. “Especially because I was able to share it with my friends who reunited for this special project. It has been a long and rewarding road.”
In addition to writing the book and starring in the film, Schirripa also executive produced the TV movie. Andy Callahan (Ties That Bind), Art Brown, and Douglas Sloan (The Boy Who Cried Werewolf) adapted the book and Jon Rosenbaum (Big Time Rush) directed.
The Plot: Munck stars as Nicholas Borelli II, a nerdy, over-protected teen who transforms into the title character. Nicholas gets caught in the adventure of a lifetime when his plans to attend math camp go awry and he is sent to spend the summer with an uncle (played by Schirripa) he never knew he had in Brooklyn, NY.
A fish out of water at first, Nicholas leans on local kids to help him fit in and winds up mistakenly earning a reputation as a tough guy. When confronted with some questionable dealings, Nicky uncovers family secrets and learns that the mean streets of Brooklyn aren’t always what they seem.
