Before his turn as Tig Trager on “Sons of Anarchy,” Kim Coates had played a variety of characters in numerous projects, including an unstable drifter in “Waterworld,” and various guest star roles on TV with shows like “Entourage” and “CSI.” But when approached by Kurt Sutter to star in “Sons of Anarchy,” Coates immediately had second thoughts about portraying Tig. In fact, as he revealed in an interview with fellow actor Michael Rosenbaum, Coates initially turned down the role as he thought Tig was too psychotic. Coates continued in the interview to note how Sutter had to convince him otherwise by promising the fun of riding a motorcycle but, more importantly, giving a proper breakdown of Tig.
“He [Sutter] goes, ‘No, no, Tig’s gonna be psychotic for sure, but he’s gonna have a heart of gold,” Coates said to Rosenbaum. “He’s gonna be funny. He’s gonna be a moral compass of the club.” In retrospect, it was one of the best moves. “Sons of Anarchy” received one of their most compelling characters in Tig, thanks to the acting of Coates. And as Coates reflected on the impact of “Sons of Anarchy” in the same interview, playing such a beloved character helped the actor become more recognizable among viewers. Besides, Tig more than delivered on the qualities Sutter explained to Coates. Besides his hot temper and violent tendencies, Tig had a wicked sense of humor and often felt like SAMCRO’s center.
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