OFF THE WIRE
Emilio Rivera is breaking Badsville…
The 54-year-old Mexican American actor has joined the cast of Badsville, a drama set amongst rival gangs from director April Mullen.
The story, set in the eponymous town of Badsville, follows the
Badsville Kings gang as its members confront each other’s loyalty and
rival gang The Aces, while at the same time discovering love, and trying
to escape the town.
It’s the debut screenplay for cowriters Ian McLaren and Benjamin Barrett, who also costar in the film.
Along with Rivera, who is best known for his portrayal of Marcus Álvarez in Sons of Anarchy, the film also stars Robert Knepper, Tamara Duarte (Hard Rock Medical), Rene Rosado (Star Trek Into Darkness), Octavio Pizano (If Loving You is Wrong), Paul James Jordan (Piranha 3DD), Chelsea Rendon (McFarland USA), and Gregory Kasyan (Arms and the Dudes).
McLaren and Barrett will appear as “Wink” and “Benny” respectively.
Badsville is filming in locations throughout southern California.
Rivera’s credits include television appearances on NYPD Blue, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, JAG, ER and Walker, Texas Ranger.