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Courtesy of UTAAdam Rodriguez is bringing his quick feet to Empire.
The Magic Mike star has joined the Fox music drama in a recurring role, Fox announced Tuesday.
Rodriguez will play Laz Delgado, a smooth-talking concert promoter with expert hustler skills. A native New Yorker and former EMT, Laz takes an interest in Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).
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At an academy event Friday for the breakout smash, Henson told THR that Cookie will have multiple love interests this season.
Rodriguez joins previously announced guest-stars Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz and Ne-Yo, the latter of whom also is contributing original music to the show’s expanded second season.
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Best known for his role on the long-running CSI: Miami, Rodriguez’s credits also include Ugly Betty and The Night Shift. He will be seen next in Magic Mike XXL.
Rodriguez is repped by UTA and A Management.
The new season of Empire premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9 p.m. on Fox.
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