Kurt Sutter has found his lead for the upcoming Sons of Anarchy spinoff pilot in JD Pardo (East Los High, Revolution), who has signed to to play Ezekiel ‘EZ’ Reyes, a prospect in the Mayans MC character on the California/Mexico border.
EZ’s character is described as “the gifted son of a proud Latino family, whose American dream was snuffed out by cartel violence. Now, his need for vengeance drives him toward a life he never intended and can never escape.”
Pardo joins a cast that includes Edward James Olmos as EZ’s father, Clayton Cardenas as EZ’s brother Angel, and John Ortiz as Esai “Taino” Osorio, President of the San Padres Mayans MC charter.
Originally published February 25, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.