Animal Kingdom is making a small casting change. Rigo Sanchez, who appeared on the series during season four as a recurring member, will be a regular member of the cast for season five.
Deadline revealed the following about Sanchez’s role on the TNT series:
“In season 4, Sanchez’s Manny was the leader of a group of career criminals. He’s shrewd, ruthless, the brains of the operation and the “parent” of the crew. He appeared in 10 episodes. In season 5, the dynamics between Janine, Manny (Sanchez), and Jake (Jon Beavers) are shifting as the crew comes back together and Janine decides she wants to operate out of a little town called Oceanside.”
An exact premiere date for Animal Kingdom season five has not yet been revealed. The series will air on the network later this year.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Animal Kingdom? Are you happy to see Rigo Sanchez being bumped up to a series regular for next season?
Animal Kingdom is one the best show on TV…love it! I’m not that upset to see Ellen Barkin’s “Smurf” character gone as some others. Her acting was the only bad part of the show. Every season has been fantastic & I trust the writers to make this season just as great!
Would like to see Dichen Lachman replace Smurf.
The show will not be as good if Smirth isn’t going to be a part of the show.
It does. Not matter about Sanchez. Buy Why WAs SMIRTH Killed OFF She Was THE SHOW
Big fan an look forward to another season. I trust in the writers direction, they have done a good job so far.
I think they should have never killed off Ellen barkin
I liked the way they took is thru Janine’s life so we understood how she became so punk rock. I wasn’t impressed w Rigo’s character. I thought of Colin, not Manny, as the leader of the crew. Manny didn’t leave an impression on me other than he & Janine didn’t get along so well & he had a chip on his shoulder. He did not like that Colin sided w Janine & she was usually on point. I’m not sure what his character will add to the show but it’s probably good stuff. Season 4 was the best season w… Read more »
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Please sharing more your insights! Thanks.
Big fan of Animal Kingdom. It’s got a little bit of everything; edge suspense, crafty, clever, drama, heart, light violence, sex appeal. The characters are bad ass, smart, ballsy, crazy. Its risky. NO WAY should Animal Kingdom be cancelled. Not for a long time.
Can’t wait to see where they take the show this year. Looking forward to the premiere.
This makes no sense they killed the boyfriend off and now to bring sanchez is just confusing and makes no sense. I loved the show but getting dumb and adding people from past isn’t needed. Just going down
Needs Smurf back definitely
I so look forward to watching Animal Kingdom! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEEEEEAASSEE don’t cut the series!!
Getting rid of Ellen Barkin was a BIG MISTAKE!! EPIC mistake. The show has sucked since she left.
Smurf was the reason I watched. Ruined the cshow When she killed off.
So sad to see Smurf go! She was awesome!! However, the way they did it was amazing. I was shocked and it was very suspenseful. I love Animal Kingdom!! I thought last season was great!! I am their biggest fan and I can’t wait for the return. I hope they can do as good of job without Smurf.
Cheers!