Cast, producers and crew members from Sons of Anarchy gathered at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena this week.

They touched on a number of show-related topics and spoilers, includng...

• Producer Kurt Sutter has a seven-season arc in mind for the show, if ratings hold up.
• The developments on the season premiere will send one character off on an unexpected spiritual journey.
• Opie will recommit himself to Clay this season; he'll also share a scene with Tara.
• Big Otto will pop up often on season seven.
• Regarding guest stars Adam Arkin and Henry Rollins: the former describes his character as a "conceptual artist" in charge of violence; Rollins is his muscle.

Sons of Anarchy premieres on September 8.

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