Kurt Sutter temporarily sidelined from 'Sons of Anarchy' series finale | Entertainment Weekly 

Kurt Sutter temporarily sidelined from \'Sons of Anarchy\' series finale

As if there wasn’t going to be enough drama in front of the camera during the filming of 

‘s final episode, there was some behind-the-scenes on Monday, when creator Kurt Sutter had to excuse himself from the director’s chair to have his appendix removed. Sutter, who also wrote the series finale set to air Dec. 9, tweeted a photo of his outed organ.

So apparently this needed to come out. http://t.co/1Qk4qGl0P6

EP Paris Barclay—who helmed the season premiere, as well as episodes 7, 10, and 12—has stepped in until Sutter returns, which his rep tells EW is still expected to be Wednesday.

Thanks for all the love and well wishes. Appendix ejected. Back in director’s chair Wednesday. Thanks @Harperbar for having my back.

, is helping Sutter keep his sense of humor in tact.

“@glenmazzara: Please post your proctology & dental exams. My dentist begins every exam with a finger up my ass. All dentists do… Right?

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