Will the "Sons of Anarchy" prequel take a back seat for "Mayans MC?" The SOA spin-off series is reportedly coming to the FX Network, spurring rumors that the highly anticipated prequel could be shelved.
Series creator Kurt Sutter recently revealed via his official Twitter account that the spin-off and not the "Sons of Anarchy" prequel is underway. "The return is near. #MayansMC," Sutter teased.
If fans can remember, FX CEO John Landgraf has already teased that a spin-off has been green lit. In a previous "Sons of Anarchy" prequel and spin-off update, Landgraf teased some details about Sutter's new project.
"[Sutter] has been writing and working on an idea for a show, and he's also re-expressed interest in another show in the Sons of Anarchy franchise," Landgraf said, as reported by Variety.
"The network is very hot on the Mayans project, and I won't run that show," he told Deadline. "For me, this is about finding the right writer and the next thing I will be doing is sitting down and interviewing to find a Latino writer, someone who understands the world and culture. I don't want to just throw some white guy at it."
As Vine Report noted, the "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off was helped produced by Latino filmmaker Elgin James. He was reportedly the best choice to help Sutter achieve a "dark and visceral family drama."
"I wanted to find a strong, unique Latino voice," Sutter told Deadline. "Because I didn't think a white guy from Jersey should be writing about Latin culture and traditions. Elgin is that voice."
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