Guitarist Navarro lands Sons of Anarchy role

Dave Navarro has landed a role in Sons of Anarchy.

The 45-year-old will play a gang member in the biker drama, according to TV Line.
His character – connected to Neron ‘Nero’ Padilla (Jimmy Smits) – will be part of Latino gang the Byz-Lats.
Although best known as a guitarist in bands including Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Navarro has previous acting experience having starred in Martial Law, NBC’s FCU: Fast Checkers Unit and the 2003 film Uptown Girls.
Sons of Anarchy currently airs on Tuesdays at 10/9c on FX, while 5USA are expected to air the new episodes in the UK early next year.