After the conclusion ofBosch: Legacy, Titus Welliver already has an exciting new crime series in the works, which also sounds like the perfect replacement show for a formerSons of Anarchyactor.The Westieswill focus on a real-life gang based in New York, largely consisting of Irish heritage, with Welliver set to star in a leading role alongside J.K. Simmons.
Despite its different premise, it seems likeThe Westieswill have some comparisons to Welliver’sBosch, with both being gritty crime shows possessing somewhat dark tones.Sons of Anarchyalso fits into this category, and Welliver isn’t the only one from the franchise who will appear in the upcoming New York-based drama.
Having run for seven seasons,Sons of Anarchyfeatured incredible guest actorsand earned a huge reputation, leading to it eventually creating a spinoff show,Mayans MC. Sarah Bolger played a prominent role in the series, having already appeared in hits likeThe TudorsandInto the Badlands, making her role inThe Westiesfeel like the perfect next project.
The Westies Gives Sarah Bolger A Promising New Crime Series After Mayans MC
Bolger Will Be Involved In Yet Another Gritty Drama After The Success Of Her Sons Of Anarchy Spinoff
Having played Emily Thomas inMayans MC, Bolger highlighted just how well she could portray the complicated wife of a cartel leader, meaning her new show should be an ideal replacement. It once again puts the actress in a cruel, violent setting, where she can express all her emotional chops, especially since her character is directly associated with the Westies gang.
While details remain limited on Bolger’s next project,Chris Brancato’s previous shows, such asNarcosandGodfather of Harlem,indicateThe Westiesshould be every bit as gritty asMayans MC. Emily’s journey in the outlaw drama was extremely compelling, as she went from a somewhat innocent civilian to someone who became corrupted by the world around her.
Although she wanted to keep her son safe, there is no denying Emily went too far on numerous occasions.
Although she wanted to keep her son safe, there is no denying Emily went too far on numerous occasions, subsequently exposing her flaws, which made her arguably one of thebest characters in theSons of Anarchyfranchise. She may not have been everyone’s favorite, but her arc was excellent, hence why Bolger’s next show is such a great fit.
Sarah Bolger’s The Westies Role Sounds Very Similar To Mayans MC’s Emily Thomas
She Will Once Again Be The Love Interest Of A Powerful Figure
Emily Thomas may have been a distinct character, but Sarah Bolger’s role in The Westies seems like it may have many parallels. She will play Bridget Walsh, who is described as “A steely and calculating IRA operative with a troubled past, the girlfriend of Jimmy Roarke who’s passionate about saving Ireland from British oppression.”
The Westiesis set to begin production shortly in Toronto, but no release date has been confirmed.
Despite the two characters sharing completely different backgrounds, both are the love interests of powerful yet dangerous men.Bridget sounds like she will also have a prominent role in TheWesties,just as Emily did in MayansMC,and assuming her partner is a villain, it’s hard not to draw comparisons.
Interestingly, Bridget’s Irish patriotism suggests she may be more independent and could even have a hand in the gang’s criminal activities whenThe Westieshits screens, meaning that, despite her similarities to Emily Thomas, she will have some unique qualities that make Bolger’s next role extra refreshing.
The Westies
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Set in 1980s New York, The Westies follows the ruthless Irish gang as they navigate a precarious alliance with the Italian Mafia amid a lucrative construction project. Internal power struggles put them on a collision course with both their rivals and the FBI, risking their hold on Hell’s Kitchen.
Mayans M.C.
Mayans M.C. is the sequel to the original crime-drama Sons of Anarchy, occurring almost three years later. The show follows protagonist Ezekiel Reyes (aka EZ), who looks to rise up in the ranks of the Mayans M.C. group. A brilliant mind who had a bright future, EZ’s family was murdered in a cartel incident at a young age, and every step taken up to now has been for the sake of revenge - which slowly poisons his life forever.
