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Antonio Jaramillo ("Shades of Blue") is set to star opposite JD Pardo on FX's "Mayans MC", a spin-off of "Sons of Anarchy". Jaramillo has landed the role of the Mayans' Vice President, Michael "Riz" Ariza.

The Vice President of the Mayans MC Santo Padre is also the former leader of a local Mexican MC that "was patched over by the Mayans." He uses his "even-tempered charm" to disguise his lingering resentment.

The role description hints that Jaramillo's character most likely will be the bad guy on the series. It is assumed that he may tie to the smaller MCs that patched in with the Mayans, who always caused troubles in the early seasons of "Sons of Anarchy".

Jaramillo's TV credits include 2014's "Dallas", 2015's "Devious Maids" and 2016's "Notorious". He also starred opposite another "Mayans MC" star, Emilio Rivera, on "Gang Related". Jaramillo is the fifth member of the cast that has been announced, joining JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, John Ortiz and veteran actor Edward James Olmos.

"Mayans MC" will take place in the aftermath of Jax Teller's (Charlie Hunnam) death at the end of "Sons of Anarchy" finale. The spin-off will revolve around EZ Reyes (Pardo), a prospect in the Mayan MC charter on the California/Mexico border. EZ struggles with his vow of vengeance against cartel and his need for respect from the woman he loves.

Directed by Kurt Sutter, "Mayans MC" pilot is set to film in Los Angeles this March. The spin-off is co-created and written by Sutter and Elgin James. Sutter serves as executive producer, while James co-exec produces the potential series for Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Prods.