With less than two weeks before the first table read for the final season of “The Sopranos,” James Gandolfini has decided to step in to the salary dispute between cast members and HBO to see if something can be worked out.

Reuters reports that Gandolfini will be sitting down with co-stars Van Zandt and Tony Sirico this weekend.

So far only four stars of the HBO drama have officially signed on for the last seven episodes of the series – Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli and Vincent Curatola. The others are demanding higher pay.

Negotiations between the actors and HBO are continuing, with HBO saying they are progressing well.

“HBO has made generous offers to the cast, and, as always, we’re confident that we will resolve all of these matters amicably,” an HBO spokesperson said.

Gandolfini had a salary dispute with HBO three years ago and it went all the way to court before it was resolved.

The first table read for the cast is expected to be July 5.






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