Sons of Anarchy has been defining badass since 2008. The FX drama is in motion to wrap up its seventh - and final - season, though it may not be the end just yet.
Did you know there's a prequel in the works? That's right, which means the motorcycles can keep revving. If you didn't know that, there are probably more facts you didn't know, like Charlie Hunnam (Jax) and Ron Perlman (Clay) starred in a film together in VERY different roles. And, Katey Sagal channeled her inner Peg Bundy by really getting "Married…with Children" to the show's big boss. These are just a few of the interesting tidbits about the show that we've put together for your voting pleasure.
Check out 25 facts about "Sons of Anarchy," and vote up on the ones that excite you the most!
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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.
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.”
Source: Hollywood Reporter
There's a Hermit Boat
IRA gunrunner Cameron Hayes (played by Jamie McShane) owns a boat named Dithreabhaigh, which is Gaelic for hermit.
Source: It's Sons of Anarchy Time
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.
Source: CraveOnline
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
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.
Source: USA Today
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!
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. 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.
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.
Source: Reddit
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.