Ready or not, The CW’s The 100 season six comes to a close with episode 13 titled “Blood of Sanctum.” Episode 13 was directed by Ed Fraiman from a script by Jason Rothenberg and is set to air on August 6, 2019.
The cast of season six includes Eliza Taylor as Clarke Griffin, Paige Turco as Dr. Abigail Griffin, Bob Morley as Bellamy Blake, Marie Avgeropoulos as Octavia Blake, Lindsey Morgan as Raven Reyes, Richard Harmon as John Murphy, Tasya Teles as Echo, and Shannon Kook as Jordan Green. Luisa D’Oliveria is Emori, Sachin Sahel is Jackson, and Jarod Joseph is Miller.
“The Blood of Sanctum” Plot: SEASON FINALE – Sanctum becomes a battleground between the devout and the non-believers. The mystery of the anomaly deepens.
The 100 Season 6 Plot:
“After the game-changing season five finale, Clarke and the team make their way down to the new planet. They are left wondering if this planet is suitable for life, and if the human race can finally live in peace? What will they find on this new mysterious home, and what will emerge from Monty’s discovery of the Eligius III mission?”
David Bowie in the 1976 film, ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’
Walter Tevis’ 1963 sci-fi novel The Man Who Fell to Earth will be brought to life once again with the just-announced CBS All Access series of the same name. Tevis’ popular novel was also the inspiration for the 1976 film starring David Bowie, Rip Torn, and Buck Henry. Nicolas Roeg directed the R-rated feature film adaptation.
The series has Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet and John Hlavin on board as co-showrunners. Kurtzman and Lumet are also set to write the series. Rola Bauer, Tim Halkin, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Heather Kadin are executive producing. StudioCanal has control of The Man Who Fell to Earth novel and film, and StudioCanal’s Tandem Productions will be co-producing the series with CBS Television Studios.
“Walter Tevis’ visionary novel gave us a tech god Willy Wonka from another planet, brought to life by David Bowie’s legendary performance, that foretold Steve Jobs’ and Elon Musk’s impacts on our world,” stated executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet. “The series will imagine the next step in our evolution, seen through the eyes of an alien who must learn what it means to become human, even as he fights for the survival of his species.”
“We are thrilled to add another iconic genre favorite to our lineup as we expand original programming on CBS All Access,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President, Original Content, CBS All Access. “We know this series will capture the soul and spirit of the source material and further push narrative boundaries in the capable hands of Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet and the entire producing team.”
“I’ve been a fan of this extraordinary film starring David Bowie for years,” added David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios. “While no one can ever hope to surpass Bowie, bringing the film to series will allow for an ongoing detailed and nuanced exploration of the concepts established in the novel.”
The Plot:
“The Man Who Fell to Earth will follow an alien who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.”
CBS All Access just announced four of the main cast members for the much-anticipated The Stand limited event series. James Marsden, Amber Heard, Odessa Young and Henry Zaga have signed on to leading roles in the series based on the bestselling novel by horrormeister Stephen King.
In addition to confirming the four new cast members, CBS All Access provided brief descriptions of the characters they’ll be playing in the limited series.
James Marsden will portray Stu Redman, an ordinary working-class factory man in an extraordinary situation with a damaged quality to him that belies his exterior.
Amber Heard will play Nadine Cross, a deeply conflicted woman who feels the consequences of her actions, but is still compelled by her allegiance to Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Odessa Young will play Frannie Goldsmith, a pregnant young woman navigating a strange new world, who also has the foresight to recognize that there is evil lurking beyond the Dark Man.
Henry Zaga will portray Nick Andros, a young deaf and mute man who finds himself in a position of authority when the unthinkable happens. He has a habit of risking his own well-being for the safety of others.
CBS All Access also announced Stephen King will be thrilling fans by writing the last chapter of the series, “providing a new coda that won’t be found in the book.”
CBS Television Studios is producing the limited series, and Josh Boone and Ben Cavell are writing and executive producing. Boone will also direct. Executive producers include Roy Lee, Jimmy Miller and Richard P. Rubinstein. Knate Lee, Jill Killington and Owen King are on board as producers.
James Marsden was recently seen in Dead to Me and Westworld. He’s just wrapped up work on Sonic the Hedgehog and The Comeback Trail. Marsden’s also keeping busy with a starring role in the FX series Mrs. America.
Amber Heard starred opposite Jason Momoa in the superhero film, Aquaman. Her other credits include London Fields, Her Smell, I Do… Until I Don’t, The Danish Girl, and Magic Mike XXL.
Odessa Young just finished shooting The Giant, The Man in the Woods, and Shirley. She was recently seen on the big screen in A Million Little Pieces and Assassination Nation.
Henry Zaga stars in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why and Trinkets. He’s currently shooting Looking for Alaska and has Josh Boone’s X-Men: New Mutants set for release in 2020.
The Stand Plot:
“The Stand is Stephen King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old other Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.”
YouTube Premium’s Cobra Kai season two ended with a brutal fight at the high school between members of the Cobra Kai and Miyagi dojos. The fight resulted in Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) seriously injured, leaving fans to worry about the character’s fate.
Xolo Maridueña joined his fellow Cobra Kai cast members Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Tanner Buchanan, and Mary Mouser at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. Maridueña’s appearance at the Con seemed to indicate Miguel will survive and remain an important part of the series. However, Maridueña played it cagey during out interview on the red carpet at the Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con Bash.
How long is Miguel going to be injured? What’s going on?
Xolo Maridueña: (Laughing) “I wish I knew. I know just as much as you.”
They have to have told you something.
Xolo Maridueña: “No, no. I know that we have the third season and that’s it, capiche? You know, when Ralph was at the panel the other day and he said that he was going to Okinawa, that was the first time that I had heard it. I promise you everything is under wraps. But I will say no matter what, personally as Xolo – and this isn’t canon – I personally think that I will be okay. But I’m not too sure.”
You have to be okay. They wouldn’t be bringing you to Comic-Con if Miguel was going to die.
Xolo Maridueña: (Laughing) “But maybe it’s a bluff. You know what I’m saying? But, we’ll see. It might be some Jedi mind trick.”
Have you been keeping up your training, just in case it’s not a Jedi mind trick?
Xolo Maridueña: “So, I wish that I can say that I have been. It’s summertime and I just graduated from high school, so I took a big long break. But we film next month so this next month we’ll be definitely going hard.”
Xolo Maridueña as Miguel in ‘Cobra Kai’ (Photo Credit: YouTube)
Are you shocked at how many people absolutely love your character and think he’s the breakout star from season two?
Xolo Maridueña: “Having this role means so much to me. This franchise in itself is something that means so much to so many people that by getting to just be a small part of that means the world to me. But, you know, I think the character Miguel is a super important character in regards to him and Johnny. The bond that they have really starts to show up and for that I’m very grateful.”
Can we expect any changes in relationships between the main characters in season three? Do you think they’re going to throw anyone else into the mix just to shake things up?
Xolo Maridueña: “Our writers always do something very clever. You know, like last year it was Tory and there were a couple of other characters brought in. I don’t know but if I were to guess, I feel like I hope so. I mean they teased Elisabeth Shue at the end of season two and they’re talking about they have the ghost in the little can and whether or not that gets released we’ll see in season three. There’s definitely room; there’s always room. Nothing is ever out of the cards.”
Do you think Miguel holds a grudge against Johnny for training him which ultimately led to this horrific injury?
Xolo Maridueña: “You know what? Something that I’ve always said is that as the person who portrays Miguel I never…his number one priority is Johnny. Coming into season one he was yearning for this fatherly figure and he found that with Johnny. And you see at the end of season one the length that he goes to impress and make him proud. I think that no matter what they’ll have this bond and I really don’t think that it will be broken.”
What do you think about the relationship between Miguel and his mom? What’s going to happen since she didn’t want him to continue to fight?
Xolo Maridueña: “I think that we’ll see at the beginning of the season – again I have no clue what’s going to happen – I think the leash will start to get tighter, so to speak, when it comes to hanging out with Johnny Lawrence if at all. But my hope is the chemistry that Johnny and Miguel has is unparalleled so it’s always my wish for them to be together because I feel like they have the best chemistry in the whole show.”
CBS has ordered another season of the reality competition series, Love Island. The network renewed the series for season two after season one earned the top spot as CBS’s most-streamed new show via CBS All Access and CBS.com over the past year. Love Island also helped the network bring in a younger audience as well as more women viewers.
The renewal announcement was made during CBS’s Television Critics Association panel. Season two will air during the summer of 2020.
Love Island is an ITV Entertainment production and is executive produced by David George, Adam Sher, David Eilenberg, Simon Thomas, Mandy Morris, Ben Thursby, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster.
“The passion of Love Island’s audience is incredible,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “The intensity of their social media engagement has created tremendous enthusiasm for the series here at the Network. We love the show’s creative execution and can’t wait for next season.”
“After its first season, the U.K. version exploded via word of mouth and social media to become a huge hit, and its viewership has grown every year,” explained Thom Sherman, Senior Executive Vice President, Programming, CBS Entertainment. “We believe first season U.S. fans are just as passionate and engaged and we look forward to building on that foundation with another fun season next summer.”
Love Island Plot Description, Courtesy of CBS:
Love Island features a group of single “Islanders” who come together in a stunning tropical villa, ready to embark on a summer of love, friendships and, ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders must couple-up – those who fail to find a partner to couple up with risk being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn’t always run smoothly.
Challenges abound with new Islander arrivals and dramatic twists as friendships and relationships form. In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner, who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize.
Lana Del Rey will release her album Norman F*cking Rockwell! on August 30, 2019. Del Rey also confirmed the track list for her upcoming album and announced she’ll be hitting the road for a short eight city tour in support of NFR.
Lana Del Rey’s new album, which is currently available for pre-order, was mainly produced and co-written with Jack Antonoff.
The eight city tour begins in New York on September 21st and hits cities including Portland and Los Angeles. The short tour will conclude on Friday, October 11th in San Diego at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre.
Tour tickets will be available beginning Friday, August 9th at 10am local time via Live Nation. (The tour is a Live Nation and Another Planet Entertainment production). All ticket purchases include a Normal F*cking Rockwell! CD. For more info, visit lanadelrey.com.
Track List:
Norman f*cking Rockwell
Mariners apartment complex
Venice bitch
F*ck it I love you
Doin’ time
Love song
Cinnamon Girl
How to disappear
California
The Next Best American Record
The greatest
Bartender
Happiness is a butterfly
hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have – but I have it
2019 Tour Dates:
Sat, Sep 21 – Wantagh at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Mon, Sep 30 – Vancouver at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Wed, Oct 02 – Seattle at WaMu Theater
Thu, Oct 03 – Portland at Moda Center
Sun, Oct 06 – Berkeley at Greek Theatre*
Tue, Oct 08 – Sacramento at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Thu, Oct 10 – Los Angeles at Hollywood Bowl
Fri, Oct 11 – San Diego at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
A soldier’s charged with delivering an urgent message to call off an attack in the official trailer for the World War I action epic, 1917. The two-minute trailer warns that time is the enemy as the failure to promptly deliver the order will lead to the death of thousands of men.
The cast is led by George MacKay (Captain Fantastic) and Dean-Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones). The action thriller also features Mark Strong (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones, Bodyguard), Colin Firth (Mary Poppins Returns), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Andrew Scott (Fleabag), and newcomer Claire Duburcq.
The Universal Pictures release was directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes (Best Director, American Beauty). Mendes co-wrote the screenplay with Krysty Wilson-Cairns (Showtime’s Penny Dreadful). Mendes also produced the drama with Pippa Harris, Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Callum McDougall, and Brian Oliver.
The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Roger Deakins, editor Lee Smith, production designer Dennis Gassner, and costume designer Jacqueline Durran.
The WWI drama arrives in limited release on December 25, 2019 followed by a wide release on January 10, 2020.
The 1917 Plot:
“At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (MacKay) and Blake (Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them.”
Netflix has released a short teaser trailer for the third season of the critically accliamed drama, 13 Reasons Why. The trailer, which also served as an announcement of the season three premiere date, zooms from central character to central character. It finishes with the revelation of a main character’s death and asks the question of who might have killed him/her. (No spoilers here – watch the trailer for the big reveal).
Season three will arrive on August 23, 2019. The third season will consist of 13 one-hour episodes, per Netflix.
The cast of season three includes Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen, Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley, Justin Prentice as Bryce Walker, Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis, and Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla. Miles Heizer plays Alex Standall, Devin Druid is Tyler Down, Ross Butler is Zach Dempsey, Timothy Granaderos is Montgomery de la Cruz, and Anne Winters is Chloe.
The third season also stars Steven Weber as Principle Bowen, Brenda Strong as Mrs. Walker, and Amy Hargreaves as Mrs. Jensen. Grace Saif joins the cast as Ani.
13 Reasons Why was created by Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey. Yorkey executive producers along with Joy Gorman, Mandy Teefey, Kristel Laiblin, and Selena Gomez.
Deadline reports season four of the series, currently in production, will be the show’s final season.
Season 3 Details:
“Eight months after preventing Tyler from committing an unthinkable act at Spring Fling, Clay, Tony, Jessica, Alex, Justin, and Zach find ways to shoulder the burden of the cover-up together while helping Tyler move toward recovery. But when the aftermath of a tumultuous Homecoming game culminates in the disappearance of a football player, and Clay finds himself under police scrutiny, it’s up to a shrewd outsider to steer the group through an investigation that threatens to lay bare everyone’s deepest secrets. The stakes are raised in this riveting third season of 13 Reasons Why, as the consequences of even the most well-intended actions can alter a life forever.”
Luke Grimes and Kevin Costner in Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone’ season 2 episode 6
Paramount Network’s Yellowstone season two episode six begins with a flashback to a teenage Jamie. John (played by Josh Lucas) wonders what his son wants to be when he grows up and then shocks Jamie by presenting him with a letter of acceptance to Harvard. Jamie’s understandably surprised given that he never applied. It appears John’s pulled some strings.
“You want to be me some day? Then become something that can help me protect this place,” says John to a very confused Jamie. “Lawyers are the swords of the century. Words are weapons now. I need you to learn how to use them.”
Spring forward to current events and Jamie (Wes Bentley) is staring in the mirror, trying to convince himself he doesn’t deserve what he’s brought on by granting an interview and exposing his father’s secrets.
He steels himself and then meets with his father. John (Kevin Costner) informs his son he’s actually hurting his siblings with his stupid decision. John wants Jamie to get with the reporter and find out exactly what it is she wants. If she wants to ruin the ranch, then Jamie will need to sue her.
Meanwhile, Malcolm (Neal McDonough) and Teal Beck (Terry Serpico) meet with Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) at the tribe’s Painted House Casino. Thomas warns them to skip the small talk and head straight to the point of this meeting. The Becks believe Thomas’ partnership with Dan Jenkins is no longer necessary now that the tribe has procured his land. Instead, they suggest Thomas should partner with them because they can provide slot machines unavailable elsewhere.
Malcolm assures Thomas that they know how to negotiate their way through any deal, including ones involving Dan Jenkins and John Dutton. The conversation takes a dark turn as Malcolm warns Thomas he’ll screw with his planned casino at every turn unless Thomas brings them on board.
As they leave it’s clear Thomas isn’t worried. He realizes the Becks are scared of his game-changing casino plans.
Back at the ranch, Jimmy (Jefferson White) is still worried about making money to pay off his debt. Lloyd (Forrie J. Smith) tells him about a bucking horse event that could earn him money if he stays on for eight seconds. Lloyd thinks Jimmy might actually be able to win a few grand. He even offers to spot him the entrance fee.
Lloyd puts Jimmy on a bucking horse and times him, and he hangs on for eight seconds. Rip (Cole Hauser) walks up as Jimmy’s with the horse and asks Lloyd to watch over the kid and not get him killed.
Sheriff Donnie Haskell (Hugh Dillon) pulls over John as he’s heading back to the ranch. Haskell warns John against working with the Becks, and he knows what he’s speaking of from personal experience. The Becks have forced Haskell to do their bidding after he couldn’t pay off what he lost at a casino. They’ve had their differences, but Haskell’s dead serious when he warns John to stay away from Malcolm and Teal.
John Dutton heads over to Dan Jenkins’ office, knocking out the bodyguard outside his door and then throwing a wine bottle, followed by a chair, at Dan (Danny Huston). He growls, “Do you know what a f*cking mess you’ve made in this valley?!”
Dan claims he didn’t kill John’s cows, but John had already figured out it was the Beck brothers. They were attempting to get him to turn on Dan. If the Becks would kill John’s cows, what would they do to Dan? John believes this new twist necessitates a new approach. Dan confirms Thomas and the Becks are pushing him out of the casino, and John suggests they all sit down (without the Becks) and clear the air.
Dan agrees.
Back at the ranch, Lloyd puts Jimmy to the real test with a horse no one rides for eight seconds. Jimmy, reluctantly, mounts the horse and away he goes. He hangs on for dear life and remains in the saddle for longer than eight seconds. Lloyd’s impressed and gives Jimmy a pat on the back, saluting the fact he’s finally found something he can do on the ranch.
Jamie meets with Sarah Nguyen (Michaela Conlin), the reporter, way out in the country, far away from any prying eyes. Jamie, acting as an attorney, rescinds his permission to be quoted. He also explains that some things he disclosed were attorney-client privilege and could get him disbarred. The article will also hurt his family and get him disowned.
Sarah’s not in the least bit impressed with his argument, revealing she hopes his family loses everything. She also adds that she’s glad she’s the one who will take it all away.
Jamie’s rendered speechless as she turns and walks away. He stares at her back and then quickly follows her, slamming her head into her car and knocking her out. He screams in anguish, unable to understand what he’s done. Still, he realizes he needs to finish the job and begins strangling her while repeatedly saying he’s sorry as she struggles against his hands.
Once she’s dead, he bellows at the sky.
Cole Hauser and Wes Bentley in Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone’ season 2 episode 6.
Jamie returns to the ranch and heads straight to Rip. Rip immediately realizes something’s wrong and Jamie shows him the dead reporter in his car. Rip begs him not to tell his father because that would make him an accessory to murder. “Jamie, I’m just a wrangler. Kayce has my job,” says Rip.
As Rip’s walking away Jamie begs for his help – as a friend. Rip admits Jamie has always treated him as an equal and heads into the bunkhouse. He finds Walker (Ryan Bingham) hanging out and asks him to drive a car. Ryan agrees.
Walker drives one of the ranch’s trucks while Rip and Jamie follow. Rip warns Jamie the only way to get rid of the mess is to get rid of him and asks not to be put in that position. They arrive at the place where Jamie committed murder and Walker’s told to drive Sarah’s car (without being told whose car it is) and follow Rip.
Rip watches as Jamie struggles with the dead body in a kayak. Jamie’s having trouble pulling it into the river, and Rip refuses to help. Jamie’s finally able to send it floating down the river, and just a short way from the bank the kayak overturns and Sarah’s body is tossed out.
Rip smashes the reporter’s phone.
Walker meets up with Rip and Rip refuses to say who owns the car. However, Walker’s quick to figure out he’s just been made an accessory to murder. Rip points out his own prints aren’t in the rental car or on the kayak.
Rip agrees Walker can leave the ranch since now he has something to hold over his head should Walker ever want to cause trouble for the Duttons.
And now for a shocker…Monica (Kelsey Asbille) is making out with her physical therapist. She stops him before they have sex because she needs closer with Kayce.
Jimmy makes it to the fair where he signs a Do Not Resuscitate order in case he’s horribly injured. He watches the other riders and becomes increasingly nervous as one of the rider’s goes down before he even makes out of the chute.
Jimmy eyeballs the horse he’s been given to ride, noting that it’s huge. He gets on it anyway, desperately in need of money. Lloyd warns him to pray and hold on.
Jimmy almost chickens out but doesn’t. He holds on past eight seconds and wins the event. Lloyd tells him to wave to the crowd and finally Jimmy understands he’s not only alive but also just earned a nice check and a shiny belt buckle.
Jimmy returns to the ranch and shows off the buckle to his fellow wranglers. He’s disappointed to learn Avery has quit while he was gone. As they’re all standing around talking, Walker enters, packs up his stuff, and leaves.
Lloyd volunteers to ride with Rip as he gives Walker a lift off the ranch. Just as they’re about to drive off, Kayce arrives (he’s been missing this whole episode). Walker explains that Rip’s taking him to the train station, and Kayce tells Walker he’ll take him. (In season one we learned the “train station” is where they take people they need to have disappear forever.)
Walker gets in Kayce’s truck, even after Rip reminds Kayce he doesn’t know where the station is. As they drive, Kayce asks Walker what he did. Kayce knows there’s a reason Rip was ready to send Walker off, and they pull over to the side of the road. They have a heart-to-heart about how humans aren’t better than animals, yet Kayce believes he’s different than Rip and the others. Walker, obviously realizing he’d be dead if he was riding with Rip, wonders if Kayce is truly different.
Kayce makes him swear he’ll never say anything about what he witnessed at the ranch. Kayce then promises he’ll be running the ranch differently if Walker ever returns in the future. He’ll welcome Walker back into the fold. Walker agrees he should stay away from the ranch for a while and they drive off, with Walker saying he owes Kayce one.
Tate’s spending time with his grandfather, John, when the news comes on about Sarah dying in a boating accident. John sends Tate off to bed and listens to the reporter explain Sarah was the third drowning death this year.
John spots Jamie having a drink in the living room and demands his son look at him. John wonders how they move on from this mess, and Jamie claims he had no choice. John disagrees.
The wranglers are up way before sunrise. As they stand around drinking coffee, Rip decides it’s time to get to work. John, Kayce, and Tate are also up before dawn, ready to go out hunting. John reminds Tate the rifle has the power to take a life and that he doesn’t have the power to bring something back from the dead. He warns him to make sure before he pulls the trigger.
Kayce helps Tate line up a shot and he kills a deer. Kayce and John are proud of the kid and initiate him with the blood of the deer. Kayce smears it all over Tate’s face, but Tate isn’t happy when he looks down at the dead animal. “It’s a big deal, taking a life, but everything on this earth has to do it to survive,” says Kayce. John agrees and adds it’s the one thing on this planet that everything shares.
FX’s Mayans M.C. returns for a second season on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Season one of the Sons of Anarchy spinoff created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James introduced the Mayans M.C. charter, and season two will find the gang out for revenge and setting up new alliances.
The cast of the critically acclaimed drama took part in the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con where the season two trailer debuted and hints were dropped as to what’s in store.
On the red carpet at the Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con Bash, series star Antonio Jaramillo took the time prior to the party to discuss playing Michael ‘Riz’ Ariza. Jaramillo also talked about the appeal of the series and a specific actor he’d love to be able to share scenes with in season two.
What I love about Mayans M.C. is that it’s not just about the action. It’s about the families; it’s about loyalty. What do you love about it?
Antonio Jaramillo: “What you just said. We should put that in a slogan! It’s about family, you know the dynamic of Mr. Olmos dealing with the kids – the two brothers. And then one of them trying to go astray and the other one doesn’t know if he wants to go into the club or lead a different life. It’s really cool. I think it’s really cool. And then you put that together with motorcycles and leather and sexy guys and then you’ve got a show, yeah!”
What did you really dig your teeth into with this character? What do you find is the most interesting aspect of Riz?
Antonio Jaramillo: “You know, it hasn’t been explored just yet but I made my character somewhat religious. All the tats that I have, they are scriptures. Because I wanted to have an inner turmoil, a guy that believes in God, but he has been betrayed by religion like a lot of people have. You know, like the churches.
So, it hasn’t been explored yet, but I hope it is in the future. Because I have a cross on my chest, I have a scripture here, I have another scripture here, and they are all different scriptures. People have to pay attention. I want them to go, ‘Ooh, what is that?’ I want them to look it up so they know what it means because each one has its specific meaning.
I know I have a whole biography of my character and hope that we get seven seasons so that we can explore that more. But for now, they are working on the dynamic of the kids – the brothers – and Mr. Olmos, Felipe, his sons and how that’s going to work out. And then we’ll go into the club a little more and explore all the other characters.”
Antonio Jaramillo as Michael “Riz” Ariza in ‘Mayans M.C.’ (Photo: Prashant Gupta/FX)
Who would you like Riz to team up with more in season two? You guys really got to work with each other so much in the first season and there’s some really interesting chemistry going on. Who do you hope for more screen time with in season two?
Antonio Jaramillo: “I want to be with Mr. Olmos. I don’t know what dynamic because I’m one of the club members. I don’t know, but I would love to be with Mr. Olmos and explore that. I really want Michael Riz to be with Felipe Reyes and also Coco. You know, Richard Cabral. I want me and him to have something, a disagreement, something. I know I had a disagreement with Clayton Cardenas – Angel – but we got it all worked out. But Mr. Olmos for sure.”
Who doesn’t want to work with him? What can you tease about the upcoming season? What can we look forward to?
Antonio Jaramillo: “It’s going to be a lot more of what you saw in season one. A lot of trouble, a lot of fights, a lot of motorcycles, a lot of leather, a lot of spiciness because you have a 97% Hispanic cast. So, you know, it’s kind of spicy and sexy. More of that.”
