The wait is almost over as the hit series “Gravesend” prepares to return for its highly anticipated third season. “It’s a long process because we shot a lot of episodes,” DeMeo told Brooklyn Paper. Just to have these icons in the show, it’s really, really remarkable.” “I don’t even think Vinny really realized how big of a star he was,” he said. DeMeo also acknowledged how difficult it will be to replace actors like Pastore, whose real-life Brooklyn roots helped shape the series.