Mayor of Kingstown

***Mayor of Kingstown*** is an American drama television series, created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. It premiered Paramount+ on November 14, 2021. Then on February 1, 2022, the series was renewed for a second season. On September 6, 2023, the series was renewed for a third season.

## Synopsis

The show is set in a Kingstown, Michigan where the only industry remaining are federal, state, and private prisons, the story follows the McClusky family, the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians, in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain. It is a stark and brutal look at the business of incarceration. The drama tackles themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, providing a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.

## Cast

### Main

* Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky
* Dianne Wiest as Mariam McLusky
* Hugh Dillon as Ian Ferguson
* Tobi Bamtefa as Bunny
* Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky
* Emma Laird as Iris
* Derek Webster as Stevie
* Hamish Allan-Headley as Robert Sawyer
* Pha'rez Lass as P-Dog
* Nishi Munshi as Tracy McLusky (season 2; recurring season 1)
* Aidan Gillen as Milo Sunter
* Kyle Chandler as Mitch McLusky

### Recurring

* James Jordan as Ed Simmons
* Nichole Galicia as Rebecca
* Andrew Howard as Duke
* Michael Beach as Police Captain Kareem Moore
* Necar Zadegan as Evelyn Foley
* Jason Kelley as Tim Weaver
* Mandela Van Peebles as Sam
* Rob Kirkland as Police Captain Walter
* Natasha Marc as Cherry
* Gratiela Brancusi as Tatiana (season 2)
* Lane Garrison as Carney (season 2)

## Production

### Development

On January 14, 2020, it was announced at the 2020 TCA that Paramount+ ordered a first season of *Mayor of Kingstown*, produced by 101 Studios, MTV Entertainment Studios, and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions. On February 24, 2021, it was revealed during the ViacomCBS Streaming Event presentation that prolific director Antoine Fuqua has signed on to executive produce the series. Taylor Sheridan executive produces alongside co-creator Hugh Dillon and David Glasser, Jeremy Renner, Antoine Fuqua, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari and Michael Friedman.

### Casting

On February 24, 2021, it was announced during the ViacomCBS Streaming Event presentation that Jeremy Renner is set as the lead in the series. In March 2021, Dianne Wiest has been tapped to star opposite Jeremy Renner. In April 2021, Emma Laird, Derek Webster, and Taylor Handley joined the series as leads. In May 2021, co-creator Hugh Dillon, Pha'rez Lass, and Tobi Bamtefa joined the series as series regulars. In August 2021, Kyle Chandler, Aidan Gillen, and Hamish Allan-Headley joined the series as series regulars and James Jordan, Nishi Munshi, Nichole Galicia, Andrew Howard, Michael Beach, Necar Zadegan, Jason Kelley, Mandela Van Peebles, Rob Kirkland and Natasha Marc are joining in recurring roles.

On July 14, 2022, it was revealed that Nishi Munshi, who recurred as the character of Tracy McLusky in Season 1, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2.

On September 20, 2022, it was revealed that Gratiela Brancusi (*1883*) and Lane Garrison (*Yellowstone*) had joined the Season 2 cast of Paramount+’s *Mayor of Kingstown* in recurring roles. Brancusi will play Tatiana, a hostess at the Cheetah Nightclub. While Garrison will play Carney, one of the higher-ranking prison guards at Kingstown and an associate of Mike’s (Jeremy Renner).

### Filming

Production for the first season took place in Toronto. Locations in Toronto include Kingston Penitentiary and the new Stratagem Stages.

## Trivia

* *Mayor of Kingstown* is one of several projects for Paramount+ under Sheridan’s new overall deal with ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment Group.
* The series co-creator Hugh Dillon took on a dual role both in front of and behind the camera.
* On February 1, 2022, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season. However, it was initially not stated at the time how many episodes it will consist, nor when it will premiere.
* On September 6, 2023, it was announced that the series was renewed for a third season. Although, it was initially not stated at the time how many episodes it will consist, nor when it will premiere.
* On September 27, 2023, Deadline reported that Dianne Wiest, the actress who portrays Mariam McLusky in the series would not be returning for the upcoming third season of *Mayor of Kingstown*. Her departure from the series is stated to be story-driven.

* On November 16, 2023, it was announced that *Mayor of Kingstown* Season 3 is expected to go first into production in early 2024 with *Yellowstone* filming it's fifth and final season in spring 2024.
* On December 29, 2023, Jeremy Renner, who portrays Mike McLusky in the series, reshared a post from co-star Emma Laird, who portrays Iris in the series, on Instagram with the caption: “It’s happening” and “Back with my favorite guy next week.” The two actors will reunite on set for the filming of Mayor of Kingstown's Season 3 which begins right after the New Year.
* On January 1, 2024, Jeremy Renner had an interview with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN's New Year's Eve special on Sunday night. Renner told the co-hosts: “I think I’m ready, I think I’m strong enough. We’ll see…. I literally go back in a week. But I’ll be doing my best, trying my hardest." Renner, confirms his return to the Mayor of Kingstown set to begin filming for Season 3, a year ago after his snowplow accident that occured on January 1, 2022.
* On January 10, 2024, Jeremy Renner shared a photo of himself in his Mike McLusky suit with the caption: "Day one on set … nervous today,” and "“Hope this works out that I can ACTUALLY pull this off for our production and more importantly the fans.”
* On January 24, 2024, Paramount+ revealed new and existing cast members who would be returning for Season 3 of *Mayor of Kingstown*.<ref>‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Ups Michael Beach To Series Regular, Adds Richard Brake, Denny Love & Paula Malcomson As Recurring For Season 3 - Deadline<ref>

## Multimedia

### Images

* Promotional Images
* Posters
* Character Portraits

Series Logo

Mike McLusky Teaser Poster

### Videos

"Mayor of Kingstown" Actor- Hamish Allan-Headley.Jeremy Renner Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters - GQMayor of Kingstown - S2 Teaser - Paramount+Mayor of Kingstown - Season 2 Official Trailer - Paramount+Mayor of Kingstown - Catch Up Promo - Paramount+Mayor of Kingstown S2 - This Season On - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown Season 2 - Streaming 30 January - SkyShowtimeMayor of Kingstown Interviews- Hugh Dillon and Taylor HandleyMayor of Kingstown - Inside Mayor of Kingstown S2 - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Never Missed A Pigeon" (S2, E1) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Mike And Iris's Boat Ride - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Season 2 Premiere - Full Episode - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Staring At The Devil" (S2, E2) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Iris Meets The McLusky Family (S2, E2) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Five At Five" (S2, E3) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Iris And Milo Have A Chat (S2, E3) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "The Pool" (S2, E4) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Kyle Wants A Job (S2, E4) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Kill Box" (S2, E5) - Paramount+Tobi Bamtefa on Mayor of Kingstown season 2, Jeremy Renner, playing Bunny, African-American historyMayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Left With The Nose" (S2, E6) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Finding The Rat (S2, E7) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Drones" (S2, E7) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Santa Jesus" (S2, E8) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Kyle Meets Bunny (S2, E8) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Peace In The Valley" (S2, E9) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - The Mayor Returns (S2, E9) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - The McLusky Brothers (S2, E10) - Paramount+Mayor Of Kingstown - Behind The Story- "Little Green Ant" (S2, E10) - Paramount+Mayor of Kingstown - Season 2 Binge - Paramount+
## References

1. ↑ ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Renewed For Season 2 At Paramount+ - Deadline
2. ↑ Mayor of Kingstown’ Renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+ - Deadline
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’: Nishi Munshi Upped To Series Regular For Season 2 - Deadline
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’: Gratiela Brancusi & Lane Garrison Join Season 2 - Deadline
5. ↑ Paramount Network Orders ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ From ‘Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan & Renews ‘The Last Cowboy’ For Second Season – TCA
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Jeremy Renner To Star In Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ For Paramount+; Antoine Fuqua To Exec Produce
7. ↑ Dianne Wiest Joins Jeremy Renner In Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Series For Paramount+
8. ↑ ‘Mayor of Kingstown’: Emma Laird Joins Taylor Sheridan’s Series For Paramount+
9. ↑ ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’: Derek Webster & Taylor Handley Join Taylor Sheridan’s Series For Paramount+
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’: Hugh Dillon, Pha’rez Lass & Tobi Bamtefa Join Cast As Production Begins On Taylor Sheridan’s Series For Paramount+
11. ↑ ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’: Kyle Chandler Joins Jeremy Renner In Taylor Sheridan’s Series For Paramount+
12. ↑ ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’: Aidan Gillen, Hamish Allan-Headley, Nishi Munshi, Michael Beach, Mandela Van Peebles Among 12 Cast In Taylor Sheridan’s Series For Paramount+
13. ↑ ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Renewed For Season 2 At Paramount+ - Deadline
14. ↑ 'Mayor of Kingstown’ Renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+
15. ↑ Dianne Wiest Not Returning For ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Season 3 – The Dish
16. ↑ ‘Yellowstone’ Eyes Spring Production Start On Final Episodes, ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Gears Up - Deadline
17. ↑ ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Stars Jeremy Renner & Emma Laird Tease Return To Production For Season 3 Of Paramount+ Crime Drama - Deadline
18. ↑ Jeremy Renner Is Ready To Return To ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ One Year After Snowplow Accident - Deadline
19. ↑ Jeremy Renner Reveals ‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Has Begun Production On Season 3 - Deadline

## External Links

* Mayor of Kingstown at the Internet Movie Database
* Follow Mayor of Kingstown (@mayorofkingstown) on Instagram
* Mayor of Kingstown on Wikipedia
* Follow Mayor of Kingstown (@kingstown) on Twitter
* Watch *Mayor of Kingstown* on Paramount+