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"Jimmy Smits has reportedly landed a role in a new NBC pilot. The drama, which was formerly called S.I.L.A., focuses on crime, law enforcement and politics in Los Angeles. According to TV Line, Smits has now signed up to play Los Angeles mayor Alfonso Morales. The character is described as very ambitious and is said to be interested in power and women. However, he is also thought to care about the city. Smits starred in NBC&amp;#039;s new drama Outlaw this season but the show was axed in October. He has previously appeared in shows including Dexter, The West Wing, NYPD Blue and LA Law. The NBC project, which has been penned by Traffic scribe Stephen Gaghan, also stars Noah Emmerich, Madchen Amick, "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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