Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos To Lead FX’s ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Spinoff

by Alexandra GallarzaFebruary 13, 2017

It was reported in December of 2016, FX ordered a Kurt Sutter penned pilot for the Son’s of Anarchy spinoff. Mayan MC, the current working title, and per FX is to take place in a post Jax Teller world, where EZ Reyes, a prospect in the Mayan MC charter on the Cali/Mexi border, struggles with the desire for vengeance against the cartel, and his need for respect from the women he loves.” If you are a fan of Sons of Anarchy, you know that the Mayans are the opposition for the men of SAMCRO. It’ll be a treat to see how the Mayans run, in comparison to the men of SAMCRO.

In the series, it’s established that the crews have their President. In Sons of Anarchy that was played by Ron Perlman and at the end it was played by Charlie Hunnam. While there hasn’t been a whole lot of casting announced for Mayans MC, news broke Monday afternoon, that Edward James Olmos was to join the world of the Mayans. His character, Felipe, the patriarch, hopes to keep his past behind him, hidden, while he leads his son on a lawful and righteous path. Which could prove difficult since his past involves hard labor, bullets, and other struggles.

Edward James Olmos is known for his performance in Stand and Deliver, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. He also known for his role as Commander turned Admiral Adama in Battlestar Galactica. He has also be seen in Dexter and more recently in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Kurt Sutter, creator of Sons of Anarchy, will also serve as director for the spinoff. He, and Elgin James co-wrote the pilot and James will serve as co-executive producer.

There has been no announcement for release date, but from gathered intel, the pilot is slated to begin filming in March 2017. Mayans MC is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Network.

Comikaze 2013: Jonathan Hosts Edward James Olmos And Michael Hogan!

by JonathanNovember 3, 2013

On the main stage at the 2013 Comikaze Expo, I got a chance to sit down with actor and director Edward James Olmos and talk about Battlestar Gallactica, Miami Vice, Blade Runner and more! As a surprise addition, actor Michael Hogan joins us to talk about playing Colonel Tigh to Olmos’ Captain Adama and doing voice work on Skyrim and Mass Effect!

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James Marsden Joins Cast Of ‘Two Guns’

by Shawn MaddenJune 27, 2012

While James Marsden may be returning to the comic adaptation world it won’t be as Scott Summers. Yes, I did like him as Cyke. Marsden will play a naval commander in Universal’s adaptation of ‘Two Guns’.

The movie already stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg with Edward James Olmos in negotiations.

About ‘Two Guns’: “A pulp story about cops and thieves and the men that are something in between. Trench has targeted a local bank to rob, and asked Steadman in on the job. Trench figures it’s a great way to score — considering it’s a cover for mob money. They’ll be thieves ripping off thieves. But what Steadman doesn’t know is that Trench is a DEA agent. And what Trench doesn’t know is that Steadman’s a Naval Intelligence officer. They’re both cops! And neither one knows that they’re not robbing the mob, they’ve been set up to steal $50 million from the CIA! A light-hearted crime romp in the vein of Ocean’s Thirteen and The Italian Job from comics legend, Steven Grant!”

Source: Variety

Edward James Olmos In Talks To Join Cast Of ‘Two Guns’

by Shawn MaddenJune 21, 2012

After roles on ‘Dexter’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and in ‘The Green Hornet’ Variety is reporting that Olmos is in talks to play Papi Greco. Greco is a mexican druglord who will go up against the protagonists in the film.

2 Guns is a graphic novel from Boom! Studios by Steven Grant and Mat Santolouco.

“A pulp story about cops and thieves and the men that are something in between. Trench has targeted a local bank to rob, and asked Steadman in on the job. Trench figures it’s a great way to score — considering it’s a cover for mob money. They’ll be thieves ripping off thieves. But what Steadman doesn’t know is that Trench is a DEA agent. And what Trench doesn’t know is that Steadman’s a Naval Intelligence officer. They’re both cops! And neither one knows that they’re not robbing the mob, they’ve been set up to steal $50 million from the CIA! A light-hearted crime romp in the vein of Ocean’s Thirteen and The Italian Job from comics legend, Steven Grant!”

Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington will star as the protagonists of the film with Baltasar Kormakur (‘Inhale’, ‘Contraband’) directing.

No release date has been set yet.