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(#1) There's a Potential Sons of Anarchy Prequel in the Works
There has been lots of talk that a prequel series detailing the origin of the club is being planned.
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(#2) Sons of Anarchy Became FX's Highest Rated Show Ever
Season 3 attracted an average of 4.9 million viewers per week, making it FX's highest rated series ever. The season 4 and 5 premieres were the two highest-rated telecasts in FX's history.
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(#3) The Show's Creator, Kurt Sutter, Plays Otto
Forget about just creating the show. Kurt Sutter also appeared on the show (uncredited) as Sons of Anarchy member Otto.
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(#4) Six of the First 9 Members Were Veterans
More than half of the First 9 members were veterans, six to be exact. Members of the First 9 wore a separate patch; you can catch Piney and Clay wearing it in season 1.
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(#5) Creator Kurt Sutter Has Directed Every Season Finale So Far
He created the show, he acts on the show, and Kurt Sutter also (sometimes) directs the show, including each season finale to date. -
(#6) Katey Sagal (Gemma) is Married to the Show's Creator
Katey Sagal, who plays Gemma on Sons of Anarchy, is married... with children to the show's creator, Kurt Sutter. -
(#7) 5,000 Copies of an Episode Were Bought for Those Who Missed It During Hurricane Sandy
Show creator Kurt Sutter bought 5,000 copies of episode 508 on Amazon Instant for viewers who missed out on it due to Hurricane Sandy. Acknowledging that more than a few thousand people probably didn't get to see the latest episode at the time, Sutter said he really wanted his "peeps in New Jersey" to know he cares. Soone question remains... is this the best episode of Sons of Anarchy?
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(#8) Jackson, Squared
More than likely the name of Gemma's son on the show – Jackson, or "Jax" – was inspired by Katey Sagal’s real-life son, whose name also happens to be, well, Jackson. -
(#9) Charlie Hunnam Was Discovered in a Shoe Store
When he was just 17, Charlie Hunnam was messing around with his brother in a shoe store when he was approached by a production manager to audition for a role in a children's show called Byker Grove. The rest, as we say, is history.
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(#10) Tig's Fear Hits Close to Home
Tig Trager suffers from pediophobia, which is a fear of dolls. Creator Kurt Sutter has the same phobia in real life.
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(#11) Katey Sagal Had a Musical Influence on Each Season
During an interview in 2012 on the NPR program Fresh Air, Katey Sagal said that at least one song performed by her has been included in every season of the show. -
(#12) You May Have Recognized These Rockstars on the Show
Dave Navarro, Courtney Love, Marilyn Manson, Henry Rollins all appeared on Sons of Anarchy.
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(#13) Ron Perlman Had to Warm Up to His Harley
It took some time for Ron Perlman, who plays Clay Morrow, to be cool with his Harley – initially, he was afraid of it.
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(#14) Stephen King's Character Name Came From the Author's Pseudonym
During his brief guest appearance in one episode, Stephen King played a character called Bachman. The name comes from a pen name, Richard Bachman, that Stephen King used early on in his career so that he could publish a large quantity of books without diluting the Stephen King brand.
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(#15) Charlie Hunnam Was Cast as the Lead in 50 Shades of Grey
Charlie Hunnam was cast in the coveted role of Christian Grey in the upcoming erotic drama, 50 Shades of Grey. He backed out due to a scheduling conflict with Sons of Anarchy, and he later told People Magazine that he had a "bit of a nervous breakdown" because he really loved the part and wanted to play it but just couldn't make it work. -
(#16) Ron Perlman Wasn't Always Clay Morrow
The pilot episode was entirely filmed with actor Scott Glenn in the role of Clay Morrow. After the show's creator decided to go in a different direction, Ron Perlman took over the role, and Clay's scenes were redone.
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(#17) Season 3 Had Some Wordplay
Season 3's first and last episodes are titled "SO" and "NS." Put 'em together and what do ya got? SONS! -
(#18) Sons of Anarchy is Mostly Filmed on a Hollywood Set
Though some external scenes have filmed in and around parts of California, a majority of scenes from Sons of Anarchy are shot on-location at Occidental Studios Stage 5A in North Hollywood. The show is primarily set in Northern California's Central Valley.
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(#19) There's a Sons of Anarchy Comic Book
In 2013, Boom! Studios began publishing a Sons of Anarchy comic book. There are 20 issues published as of October 2014. -
(#20) Many of the Cast Members Probably Look Familiar
Creator Kurt Sutter was a writer, and later executive producer, on The Shield. Some of the actors from that show who appeared on Sons of Anarchy? Oh, just CCH Pounder, Kenny Johnson, Benito Martinez, Ally Walker, Katey Sagal, Jay Karnes, David Rees Snell, Emilio Rivera, Walton Goggins, Jeff Kober, and Kurt Caceres. -
(#21) There's a Hermit Boat
IRA gunrunner Cameron Hayes (played by Jamie McShane) owns a boat named Dithreabhaigh, which is Gaelic for hermit.
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(#22) Ron Perlman and Charlie Hunnam Were Previously Co-Stars
Charlie Hunnam and Ron Perlman went from television drama to indie comedy when they teamed up for the 2012 film, 3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom. -
(#23) Sons of Anarchy Channels Hamlet
During an interview, show creator Kurt Sutter said of the Sons of Anarchy-Hamlet comparison, “I don’t want to overplay that but it’s there. It’s not a version of Hamlet, but it’s definitely influenced by it.”
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(#24) Sons of Anarchy, the Video Game?
Comic books and prequels aside, can we talk about how cool it would be to play Jax or Clay in a video game? Rumor has it there could be a video game coming in January 2015.
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(#25) Sons of Anarchy Originally Had a Different Title
Can you imagine another title for the show? Indeed there was: Sons of Anarchy was originally supposed to be Forever Sam Crow.
Source: IGN
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