Mayans M.C.

Elgin James was a fixture in Boston's hardcore punk scene and a member of a multi-ethnic national street gang that targeted neo-Nazi skinheads. After spending a decade and a half in the gang, James left for Los Angeles where he was shepherded by the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program and given the tools of filmmaking to learn how to express himself through art instead of violence.&nbsp;James wrote, directed and scored his debut film, Little Birds, starring Juno Temple and Leslie Mann, which was nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival and nominated for “Best International Feature Film” at the Zurich Film Festival. Little Birds was released by Millennium Entertainment and won a National Board of Review Award. James was named one of Variety’s “10 Directors to Watch” and to IONCINEMA’s list of “The American New Wave 25.”&nbsp;While in prison, James co-wrote the script Lowriders for Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures, which was released in theaters in 2017.James co-created the hit FX show Mayans M.C., of which he currently serves as showrunner and executive producer. The series is currently in its fifth and final season. James, along with Stephen Merchant, also co-created the hit Amazon Studios/BBC One series The Outlaws starring Christopher Walken.

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James was a fixture in Boston's hardcore punk scene and a member of a multi-ethnic national street gang that targeted neo-Nazi skinheads.

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Having risen from prospect to club President, "EZ," portrayed by JD Pardo, leads the Mayans M.C. in a war against Sons of Anarchy. Stopping at nothing to secure the club’s future, he contends with his darker ambitions for the club and protecting those closest to him.&nbsp;

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Reunited with Adelita and their infant son Maverick, "Angel," portrayed by Clayton Cardenas, is torn between his newfound purpose with his family and the toll associated with the M.C.’s new ambitions. As his relationship with his brother, EZ, becomes strained, he finds refuge in his relationship with his father, Felipe.&nbsp;

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Now a grandfather, "Felipe," portrayed by Edward James Olmos, takes stake in bettering his grandson Maverick’s future and restoring the bond among the Reyes men. Tying loose ends from his former life, Felipe will try and break the Reyes curse.&nbsp;

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After an enlightening sabbatical ended in tragedy, "Miguel," portrayed by Danny Pino, has regained his standing in the cartel pecking order by partnering with Soledad. Attempting to rebuild his empire and family on a bed of sand, he finds himself trying to hold onto the shreds left behind of his former life.&nbsp;

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After recovering her child presumed to be dead, "Adelita," portrayed by Carla Baratta, reunites with Angel to create a family they’ve both longed for. While the demons from her past continue to follow her, she must find ways to secure her family’s future.&nbsp;

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Now Vice President in the club where he was once king, "Bishop," portrayed by Michael Irby, with his new role under EZ’s leadership. But as sparks of romance fly with Maggie, he reconsiders the commitments he wants to make after having lost his family once.&nbsp;

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Founding member of the Mayans, and now stripped of his President title, "Marcus Alvarez," portrayed by Emilio Rivera, finds himself at home unable to shake the club life. His wife Izzy and children Tessa and Santi challenge him to be more engaged in this new chapter of his life with them.&nbsp;

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Having fled with her son Cristobal away from husband Miguel, "Emily," portrayed by Sarah Bolger, is dragged back home to live a “picture perfect” life under surveillance. But when her past comes back to haunt her, she’s pushed to take desperate measures in order to put it to bed once and for all.

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Frankie Loyal portrays "Hank," El Pacificador of Mayans M.C. Santo Padre Charter, who is committed to ensuring Creeper’s welfare behind bars as the M.C. rebuilds. With pressures mounting against the club, however, Hank also faces the tough decision of how to care for his ailing mother.

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After getting romantically involved with undercover agent Katie McNeill, "Creeper," portrayed by Joesph Lucero, wound up turning himself in and assuming full responsibility for the sins of the Mayans M.C. club. Now behind bars, Creeper’s life is endangered and his loyalty will be put to the test.

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"Gilly," portrayed by Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, gets flung into uncharted territory as he helps raise a friend’s son. As M.C. business becomes increasingly grisly, Gilly must decide whether to continue his involvement or distance himself from a family he’s grown to love.

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"Isaac Packer," portrayed by JR Bourne, is the new president of the Sons of Anarchy SamDino Charter and former Meth Mountain leader, who seeks thrill in chaos. Isaac is intent on setting his adversaries “free” through lyrical philosophy and physical cruelty.&nbsp;

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