By Simon Abrams – NYTimes.com – Photo: Emily Berl for The New York Times.

Photo: Edward James Olmos is returning to television with “Mayans M.C.,” a sequel to “Sons of Anarchy” debuting Tuesday on FX.

In the new FX drama “Mayans M.C.,” a sequel to “Sons of Anarchy,” Mr. Olmos plays Felipe Reyes, the father of a former golden boy turned ex-con (J.D. Pardo) who joins a biker gang. In a phone interview, Mr. Olmos talked about the series, offsetting stereotypes and how he took control over his Emmy-winning “Miami Vice” role. These are edited excerpts from the conversation.

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