‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator Kurt Sutter Reacts to Spinoff: “I’m Not Involved, Nor Should I Be” - The Hollywood Reporter

Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter has publicly distanced himself from the newly announced spinoff series 'Legends'. Despite his lack of involvement, Sutter expressed his full support for the project and its star, Charlie Hunnam.
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Logo text There was one big name absent from FX ‘s order of a new Sons of Anarchy project yesterday: the original series creator, Kurt Sutter .
As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, FX has ordered Legends , which will reunite the core cast from the hit motorcycle gang drama in a "meta thriller." In the limited series, the cast attends a fan convention where they get caught up in a dangerous life-imitating-art situation - a premise drawing comparisons to the beloved sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest . The project was developed by series star Charlie Hunnam and Jonathan Groff. Related Stories TV Netflix's 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' Trailer Teases Ella Beatty, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall in Bloody Tale of Infamous Ax Murders TV 'Sons of Anarchy' Spinoff 'Legends' Ordered With Charlie Hunnam, Original Cast Returning -- With a Wild Twist
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