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Lorraine Bracco joins "Rizzoli" crime pilot

Nellie Andreeva, Reuters November 17, 2009, 3:36 pm

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "The Sopranos" alumna Lorraine Bracco is returning to series television with a role in TNT's drama pilot "Rizzoli."

Based on Tess Gerritsen's mystery novels, the project revolves around the crime-solving team of Boston police detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander).

Bracco will play Rizzoli's mother Angela, who despite her tough Boston exterior is a beautiful woman, loyal wife and mother of three.

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