Adam Driver, a former Marine and now an Academy-Award-nominated actor, had a blunt response to a question about the crash scenes in the movie Ferrari at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland.
When an audience member asked Driver what he thought about the crash scenes, calling them harsh, drastic, and cheesy, Driver responded with a curt “Fuck you. I don’t know. Next question.”
The question may have seemed inappropriate considering Driver’s role as an actor in the film, not part of the special effects crew.
Driver stars as Il Commendatore in the new Ferrari biopic directed by Michael Mann, with the film having premiered at the Venice Film Festival. A press tour has taken the movie and select cast/crew members to festivals around the world, including a recent stop in Poland. The public premiere in the United States is scheduled for December 25.
Ferrari revolves around the automaker’s competition in the 1957 Mille Miglia and the personal struggles of Enzo Ferrari. The trailer shows wheel-to-wheel racing action against a Maserati, as well as Enzo managing his relationship with his wife while having a mistress.
The story behind the 1957 Mille Miglia is expected to be captivating on the big screen, as it marked a tragedy and triumph for the automaker, involving fatalities of a Ferrari driver and spectators, ultimately leading to the end of the Mille Miglia as a competitive challenge for new vehicles.
Alan Ruck, known for his roles in “Succession” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” was involved in an incident where he crashed a Rivian R1T electric pickup truck into a pizza shop in Hollywood. The police questioned Ruck following the crash, and reports suggest that he was seen using his mobile phone near the truck after the accident. On November 1, KTLA 5 confirmed through the California Department of Motor Vehicles that Ruck was indeed the one driving the EV at the time of the accident. Unfortunately, no further details were provided. The damaged truck has already been removed, and the damaged wall has been boarded up.
Pictures taken at the scene reveal the Rivian R1T perched on a pile of bricks and debris. The presence of yellow brake calipers in one of the images suggests that Ruck might have been driving the quad-motor version of the electric pickup, which boasts an impressive 835 horsepower and 908 ft-lbs of torque.
It is worth mentioning that Rivian’s electric vehicles come with the company’s Driver+ platform as a standard feature. This platform includes various driver assistance technologies such as lane departure warning, blind-spot warning, parking assistance, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assistance. Rivian emphasizes on its website that the Driver+ platform is meant to support drivers but does not replace their attention, judgment, and responsibility for controlling the vehicle.
Mark Boone Junior, who played Bobby on Sons of Anarchy, is still active as an actor and has several upcoming projects according to his IMDB page.
Katey Sagal, known for her role as Gemma on the show, continues to have acting roles in television, including on The Conners and Dead to Me.
Kim Coates, who portrayed Tig, is an avid motorcycle fan and currently has at least three Harley-Davidsons in his collection.
When the Sons of Anarchy TV show was unleashed on an unsuspecting FX audience, no one could have predicted how popular a show about a dangerous motorcycle club would become. In retrospect, there shouldn’t have been any doubt. After all, shows about criminals have always been in style, especially those that were considered as prestige television such as the Sopranos, The Wire and Dexter. The same was true for SOA, there were just a touch more Harley-Davidsons (and one Triumph) in it.
With enough action, love stories and Shakespearean intrigue to fill a shallow grave, the show enthralled motorcycle lovers and non-riders alike for 7 bloody years. It was especially close to the hearts of Harley fans who got to see some of their favorite models popularized on television. The show wasn’t without its controversies, however, as several real-life motorcycle clubs took issue with the criminal activities the SOA took part in. Yet in other ways, the show was able to shine a light on the lives of club members with realism and authenticity, due in part to the employment of several real former club members like David Labrava, who played Happy Lowman. With the immensely popular show coming to a conclusion in 2014, many of its fans wondered, what had become of some of their favorite actors and actresses that were involved with the TV series.
With information pulled from IMDB.com, entertainment profiles, interviews and personal social media accounts, this spoiler-free article will help our readers catch up with the original cast of Sons of Anarchy.
Within the show’s world, Bobby was, most of the time, a voice of reason for his fellow club members. Though not always effective, Bobby did his best to steer the club in a more righteous direction, guiding Clay and Jax into more peaceful resolutions to conflicts that plagued SAMCRO throughout its 7 seasons. For that reason, he’d become a favorite character among fans of the show.
Mark Boon Junior, the actor who portrayed Bobby, has been in the industry for a long time, and many may remember seeing him in movies like Memento, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Batman Begins as Detective Flass. And though he’d started riding motorcycles while quite young, he’d stopped at the age of 19. He’s back to it now, however, as evidenced by Sons of Anarchy, with him now claiming that he’s addicted for life. Mark is currently still very much active as an actor, securing rolls in tv series like The Mandalorian, Paradise City and Hightown. He also has 3 upcoming projects according to his IMDB page.
There was always something Shakespearian about Gemma’s roll in the series. She’s channeled her insecurities, need for loyalty and love of her son into some truly diabolical schemes that even Lady Macbeth would find questionable. As one of the few female characters on the show, Gemma proved to be a force to be reckoned with, even if her powers were at times limited by the fact that she wasn’t a true club member.
Katey Sagal should be real familiar with anyone who grew up in the 1980’s and 1990’s, perhaps best know at the time for being on the sitcom Married… with Children. She’s also the voice of Leela on the long-running Futurama series, which was recently picked up for more episodes. But when it comes to Sons of Anarchy, many may not know that she’s married to the series creator, Kurt Sutter. She continues to have acting roles in television, with the latest being on The Conners and a fun reunion with her Married… with Children co-star Christina Applegate, on Netflix’s Dead to Me.
Kim Coates
Alexander ‘Tig’ Trager
FX
Tig was the resident psychopath on SOA, seemingly having no morals or codes he wasn’t willing to break. And that’s saying something, in a show full of psychopaths. From reckless decisions that lead to murder and season long blood feuds, to losing his daughter in an act of revenge and being filled with sadness and rage, Tig was the wildcard, whose behavior was rarely predictable.
Kim Coates, like many of his castmates, was a seasoned veteran of Hollywood with memorable, if brief, turns as the bad guy in The Last Boy Scout and Bad Boys before parlaying that success into a sustained career. His other memorable acting gigs include Waterworld, Pear Harbor, Black Hawk Down and numerous television appearances. He has two upcoming projects and can be currently seen in HBO’s White House Plumbers. Kim continues to be an avid motorcycle fan, and currently has at least three Harley-Davidsons in his collection.
There is, perhaps, no one the audience loved to hate more than Clay. The leader of the SAMCRO club when the show began, Clay was selfish, scheming and power hungry, which made him a constant and lethal thorn in Jax’s side. The man was a towering mass of swagger and pent-up violence waiting to unleash itself upon his enemies and friends alike.
Ron Perlman had a storied career in movies and television long before he was offered the part of Clay Morrow. From Miami Vice to Beauty and the Beast, Alien Resurrection, and best of all, Hellboy, Ron Perlman has kept himself busy by being in some of the most well-known movies and tv shows ever created. After Sons of Anarchy ended its run, Ron continued to stay busy with plenty of movies and tv shows. He’s been in Don’t Look Up, Poker Face, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (as Optimus Primal) and has at least eight upcoming projects in various stages of production!
Charlie Hunnam
Jackson ‘Jax’ Teller
FX
The lead character of Sons of Anarchy, and one most associated with the show, was always Jax Teller. A man literally born to be the leader of the SAMCRO club, Jax was the son of John Teller, the original president of the club before his untimely death prior to the events of the show. If nothing else, SOA chronicles Jax’s slow descent into the questionable and immoral world of motorcycle gangs. His attempt to navigate a life that is filled with backstabbing, paranoia, risk and murder made for some exciting television during the show’s epic 7 season run. And though some of the choices the character had made during the show had pushed him to the bleeding edge of likability, he’d always remained a tragic fan-favorite, and someone to ultimately root for.
Charlie Hunnam, some fans may find as a surprise, was born in England, which makes doing 7 years of an American tv show that much more impressive. Prior to SOA, Hunnam was in Nicholas Nickleby, Children of Men and Green Street Hooligans, which ultimately landed him the gig as Jax Teller. During and after SOA, Charlie starred in several high-profile movies like Pacific Rim, Lost City of Z, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Triple Frontier and The Gentlemen. Recently he’d finished a limited series for Apple called Shantaram, where he also rides a motorcycle, and will be co-staring next in Zack Snyder’s science fiction epic, Rebel Moon. And though he may not ride as much as he used to, he still has a bike in his garage from his SAMCRO days.
+++ Hollywood actor Tom Holland, football legend Gareth Bale, and other stars tee off +++ DJ Locksmith impresses the crowd on the West Course and in the Championship Village +++ Entire European Ryder Cup team competes in the flagship event of the DP World Tour +++
Munich/Wentworth. The BMW PGA Championship, regarded as the most prestigious golf tournament in Europe after The Open, kicked off with the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Wentworth Club just outside London on Wednesday. The event featured numerous stars from sports and showbusiness playing alongside some of the biggest names in golf, creating an exciting start to an exceptional week of sport.
A large crowd gathered for the first highlight of the “Festival of Golf” – a name that reflects the tournament’s sporting class, live concerts, and the Celebrity Pro-Am. Among the stars entertaining their fans were Hollywood actors Tom Holland (known for his roles in the “Spider-Man” and “Avengers” film series) and Tom Felton (famous as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” film series), as well as five-time football Champions League winner Gareth Bale. Former world-class footballers like Jermaine Jenas, Theo Walcott, and John Terry, as well as cricket stars James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and Kevin Pietersen, joined them on the legendary West Course at the Wentworth Club. The VIP presence also included former Westlife singer Brian McFadden and DJ Locksmith, a member of top DnB act Rudimental.
In addition to displaying his golfing skills, Leon “Locksmith” Rolle impressed fans with his musical talent, delivering an electrifying live performance on the Show Stage in the BMW PGA Championship Village. Live music has been a prominent feature of the BMW PGA Championship for many years, and now the program has been expanded to include Wednesday. Jax Jones and The Wombats will perform over the weekend.
Starting from Thursday, the spotlight will shift to the pros on one of European golf’s biggest stages. The tournament boasts an exceptional field of players, competing for a prize fund of nine million US dollars, which includes the entire European Ryder Cup team. Notable players include Rory McIlroy (NIR), Jon Rahm (ESP), Robert MacIntyre (SCO), Viktor Hovland (NOR), Matt Fitzpatrick (ENG), Tyrrell Hatton (ENG), Ludvig Åberg (SWE), Tommy Fleetwood (ENG), Nicolai Højgaard (DEN), Shane Lowry (IRL), Justin Rose (ENG), and Sepp Straka (AUT).
Captain Luke Donald (ENG), his vice-captains Thomas Bjørn (DEN), Francesco Molinari (ITA), Edoardo Molinari (ITA), and Nicolas Colsaerts (BEL), as well as previous winners Billy Horschel (USA, 2021) and Danny Willett (ENG, 2019), will also participate in the BMW PGA Championship.
With so many talented golfers, both the fans and BMW are excited for a thrilling competition filled with birdies and eagles. BMW will contribute £10 for each birdie and £100 for each eagle to the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the official charity for the BMW PGA Championship 2023. CALM focuses on suicide prevention and utilizes the donations to support life-saving work. Visitors to the BMW PGA Championship can also donate to CALM at various locations around the grounds, including the popular Mega Putt Challenge.
Ryan Reynolds, an actor, entrepreneur, and long-time collector of cars and motorcycles, has added an Arc Vector to his collection. Reynolds, who is known for his support of electric vehicles, took to Instagram to share his excitement about his new acquisition. This marks another achievement for Arc Motorcycles as they enter the North American market with their special Founder’s Signature Edition.
The Founder’s Signature Edition, designed by Arc’s founder and CEO Mark Truman, is a limited release that includes only two motorcycles available exclusively to North American customers. The vehicle features a forged carbon fiber monocoque, body panels, and wheels, giving it a level of sophistication that surpasses most supercars. Additionally, the motorcycles are adorned with rose gold paint details, etched leather grips and seats, and black and copper stitching. They also boast Öhlins black suspension and unique chimney plates to enhance their luxurious appeal.
According to market research firm MRFR, the electric motorcycle sector is expected to reach $17.21 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.90%, primarily driven by the U.S. market. Arc aims to capitalize on this promising growth by offering cutting-edge technology and unmatched personal mobility options. In addition to the U.S., Arc will showcase its Vector at Salon Privé 2023 at Blenheim Palace, providing an exclusive experience for potential European customers. With this strategy, Arc is well-positioned to capture the attention of electric vehicle enthusiasts by offering not only unique motorcycles but also memorable experiences that combine technology and luxury.
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