Why Charlie Hunnam Needed A Body Double For The Opening Credits Of Sons Of Anarchy – Looper

As fans of the long-running “Sons of Anarchy” know, the dedicated members of SAMCRO view the club logo as a symbol of brotherhood, loyalty, and sacrifice. The logo, which is stitched onto the backs of their leather jackets, also matches some of the members’ back tattoos, which hold the same importance. This was brutally portrayed in Season 1, Episode 5 “Giving Back,” in which a former SAMCRO member, Kyle Hobart (Brian Van Holt), returns to Charming to present an opportunity to his former club. By the end of the episode, the members of SAMCRO tear off Kyle’s shirt and give him the option to have his tattoo removed by either fire or a knife. He chooses fire, which leads to one of the many intense moments in the series.

One thing that is easily overlooked is how much artistry goes into the fake tattoos that are portrayed on the show. Producers brought in real tattoo artist Freddy Corbin to help develop each one of these body illustrations, all of which seem to have their own deep meaning. “We did a little research and looked up different outlaw biker gangs and we wanted it to look authentic but at the same time we couldn’t copy anyone’s logo,” Corbin explained. And as each tattoo has its own significant importance, the artist added as much authenticity as possible. “I didn’t want it to be really clean and fancy. I wanted it to have some guts,” he revealed.