Actor Chuck Zito, who ended up appearing inSons of Anarchyseason 5, once tried to sue FX over the creation of the show.Sons of Anarchywas created by Kurt Sutter and aired on FX from 2008-2014. The series follows Jax Teller, a member and eventual leader of the Sons of Anarchy motorcycle club, which was based in the fictional town of Charming, California. Thecast ofSons of Anarchyincludes Charlie Hunnam, Katey Segal, Ron Perlman, Maggie Siff, and Theo Rossi.
Speaking withVladTVon YouTube, Chuck Zito explains that he once pitched a show about a motorcycle gang calledWild Angelsto FX. They claimed they weren’t interested in a show about a motorcycle gang, but when he tried to pitch it to them again a year later, he found out they were already developingSons of Anarchy. Therefore,he filed a lawsuit against FX, claiming that they stole his concept for the show and asked for $5 million. However, a surprising meeting with Sutter led to him eventually being cast inSons of Anarchy. Read Zito’s full comments below:
We sit down and we start talking. Me, I’m just ready to beat everyone up. I’ve got to tell you, ten minutes later, I like the guy. It was like we knew each other for 20 years. He offered me a part in the show, Frankie Diamonds. Me and Kurt Sutter, we became friends. He was actually a nice guy. Smart guy, and he had balls, I’ll tell you that.
Zito Only Starred In One Season Of Sons Of Anarchy
Sons Of Anarchy Season 5 Is Commonly Viewed As One Of The Show’s Best Seasons
Sons of Anarchywas a massive hit for FX. The series received rave reviews, and currently has a score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. Becoming friends with Sutter ended up being beneficial for Zito, since he appeared in eightepisodes ofSons of Anarchyseason 5. InSons of Anarchy,Zito played Frankie Diamonds, a former Nomad who became an official member of SAMCRO in the season 5 premiere. However, Zito’s character was killed in season 5, episode 9, relatively quickly after being introduced.
Zito definitely would have preferred to appear in moreSons of Anarchyseasons, as he would have had a more memorable role in the show.
Since Sutter was extending an olive branch and trying to make things right by casting him inSons of Anarchy,Zito wishes his lawyer had advised him to ask for a contract that guaranteed his character couldn’t be killed off too soon. When season 5 ofSons of Anarchypremiered, the show was already renewed for two more seasons. Therefore, Zito definitely would have preferred to appear in moreSons of Anarchyseasons, as he would have had a more memorable role in the show.
Our Take On Zito’s Lawsuit Against FX Over Sons Of Anarchy
The Lawsuit Was Quickly Resolved
Based on the timeline of when Zito pitchedWild Angelsand whenSons of Anarchybegan production, it is understandable that he believed FX may have stolen his idea for a show about a motorcycle club. However, his case ended up being dismissed and Zito went on to star inSons of Anarchy. Therefore, it is good that any bad blood between Zito and Sutter was quickly resolved, and it’s good to hear Zito openly talk about how great he thinksSons of Anarchyis.
Sons of Anarchy
Cast
Sons of Anarchy is centered around the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO), exploring the tensions between President Clay and Vice President Jax in the town of Charming. The narrative focuses on their differing visions for the club’s operations, blending legal and illegal enterprises.
