![]() ![]() Herrera, who played Father Tomas on “The Exorcist” (Fox) and co-starred on USA’s “Queen of the South,” said that Javi’s “strong connection with a female figure” will figure into his story arc in the final seven episodes of “Ozark” premiering later this year. “His uncle is very weak from his point of view.” is not very grounded in terms of his family and his reputation and that’s why he is so aggressive - he really wants to prove something to himself and his family. “But, at the same time, is not his father … in many ways, Javier feels like a bastard son and there’s no gravitas in his relationship with his uncle. “My feeling is that there’s no masculine figure in Javier’s life and his uncle is his sole role model,” he said. Herrera likens the dynamic between Javi and Omar as “very Shakespearean” and for reasons that might not be readily apparent. “At the same time, it’s very interesting to ground the character and avoid the cliches.” “He’s charismatic and very unpredictable and obviously has a dark presence. “We know is ambitious and wants to transform his empire and his uncle’s business, not only as a family business but as a corporation,” Herrera said. What to expect as ‘Ozark’ returns for its explosive final season Javi, meanwhile, is running Omar’s business interests in Missouri, including the Byrdes’ riverboat casino … and is lying in wait to seize control of his uncle’s empire - by whatever means necessary. Jason Bateman and Alfonso Herrera as Marty Byrde and Javi Elizondro in Season 4 of “Ozark.” STEVE DIETL/NETFLIX It’s a tall order - and, thus far, the plan has not worked out. Viewers met Javi this season as Marty and Wendy Byrde (Jason Bateman, Laura Linney) inextricably aligned themselves with Novarro, who tasks them with a scheme to “launder” him through the FBI so he can travel freely between Mexico and the US without fear of being arrested. “He likes to enjoy life, to be in the present with the birds or when he’s having dinner or talking to someone.” “When I first got the script, and even when I got my lines for the audition, I saw something very interesting about Javi,” Herrera, 38, told The Post. That wasn’t quite the wedding gift anyone expected, but Alfonso Herrera, who plays Javi, says there are other layers to the ambitious, calculating nephew of Mexican cartel kingpin Omar Navarro (Felix Solis) - who knows his nephew has him in his deadly sights. “Ozark” fans saw Javier “Javi” Elizondro blow away newlyweds Darlene Snell (Lisa Emery) and Wyatt Langmore (Charlie Tahan) with two shotgun blasts in Episode 7 of the drama’s final season on Netflix. Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 4 of “Ozark.” How a Canadian sitcom snared legendary Malcolm McDowell for lead role 9': How a dark British comedy punked an entire nation Meet Vanessa Emme's 'zero filter' cop on 'The Chelsea Detective' 'The Swarm': Why a horrific sea beast kills again and again Walton Goggins makes shocking return in 'Justified: City Primeval' finale ![]()
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