While Sons of Anarchy fans are anxiously awaiting the final three episodes of the hit series, creator Kurt Sutter is already looking ahead to his next project, The Bastard Executioner. Currently being developed for FX by Sutter and producer Brian Grazer, the new series will follow the exploits of a 14th century warrior under the command of King Edward III, who is forced to return to his violent lifestyle after vowing to lay down his sword. Sutter has been scouting locations in the UK and plans to shoot the pilot in early 2015, and today wife Katey Sagal confirmed that she would also be involved in the new series.
“I’m going to be in it,” she told journalists during a conference call, when asked if she would have a role in The Bastard Executioner. “We don’t know in what capacity yet, because he’s just now working on it. But that’s where we’re going. I will definitely be involved with it.”
Although the actress didn’t elaborate further, it’s worth noting that this is the first bit of real casting news for the series. Sutter had previously said he didn’t have anyone in mind yet, and likely wouldn’t until he was further along in the writing process, and also hinted that he would be using a lot of British talent. But it certainly sounds like the husband-and-wife duo will continue their working relationship, which should be good news for viewers who have enjoyed Sagal’s phenomenal run as the Sons of Anarchy matriarch.
The Bastard Executioner is expected to debut on FX in late 2015, provided that all goes according to Sutter’s master plan. In the meantime, Sons of Anarchy fans can tune into FX to catch the final three episodes – and if last week’s shocking ending is any indication, we haven’t seen anything yet.
Check out our full interview with Katey Sagal right here. Sons of Anarchy airs Tuesday nights at 10pm, exclusively on FX.
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