Random Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Sons of Anarchy (25 items)

(#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.
(#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.
(#12) You May Have Recognized These Rockstars on the Show

Dave Navarro, Courtney Love, Marilyn Manson, Henry Rollins all appeared on Sons of Anarchy.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
(#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!
(#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.
(#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?

Source: Daily Mail