PRODUCTION BEGINS ON SEASON THREE OF PARAMOUNT+’S MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN,

STARRING OSCAR^® NOMINEE JEREMY RENNER

Highly Anticipated Third Season Hails from Yellowstone Co-Creator

Taylor Sheridan, and Hugh Dillon

Series Is Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios

And Bosque Ranch Productions

JANUARY 10, 2024 - Paramount+ today announced that production is underway on the highly anticipated third season of the acclaimed drama series MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, starring Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner. From Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the original series is currently filming in Pittsburgh and is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions exclusively for Paramount+. 

MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN is one of the top-performing original dramas on the service overall and, while in season, was third only to Sheridan's other hit series, 1923 and TULSA KING.

The series follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.

In addition to Renner, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN also stars an impressive ensemble cast, including series regulars Dillon, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Nishi Munshi and Hamish Allan-Headley.

The series is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, Hugh Dillon, Jeremy Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson and Regina Corrado. Erickson also serves as showrunner.

The first and second seasons of MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN are available to binge exclusively on Paramount+. For more information about Paramount+ and MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus and @MayorOfKingstown on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, and @Kingstown on X.

About Paramount+:

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME^®, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME^® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks

SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today’s biggest hits such as “Yellowstone,” “Yellowjackets,” “Emily in Paris,” 1883, 1923, “George & Tammy,” “South Park,” TULSA KING, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “The Challenge” and “Jersey Shore,” to name a few.

About 101 Studios:

101 Studios is a global entertainment company dedicated to the acquisition, financing, development, production and distribution of high-caliber, creator-driven content. With an unmatched television slate partnered with outstanding filmmakers and talent, 101 Studios productions include  the award-winning series “Yellowstone,” “George & Tammy,” 1883 and 1923. We also produce some of the most critically acclaimed shows, such as LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING and SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS. Upcoming projects include LAND MAN, starring Billy Bob Thornton.

Building upon this success, 101 Studios’ Unscripted Division works with talented storytellers in bringing their vision to life. Some of these projects include Amazon Prime documentary “Kickback” which is an expose on the corruption inside the largest sport’s organization in the world: FIFA; “The Last Cowboy” a documentary on the high stakes world of professional horse reining and the upcoming HBO docuseries about the sexual abuse and cover-up at Ohio State University, co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures. On the scripted film side, past releases include the Sundance Audience award winner "Burden," as well as the family comedy “The War With Grandpa”, the historical drama "The Current War: Director's Cut," and FINESTKIND. 101 Studios advocates for first-class collaboration and innovation. As an example  we are partnered with iHeartRadio and Sports Illustrated Studios on the Ambie nominated podcast “Choosing Sides: F1”. 101 Studios also produces high-profile sports content under its own label, 101 Sports. Additionally, 101 Studios' Brand Division increases the exposure for  the properties of our partners to millions across the world.

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Paramount+ Contacts:

Morgan Seal: Morgan.Seal@paramount.com

Kate Mann: Kate.Mann@paramount.com

Natalie Speck: Natalie.Speck@paramount.com

MTV Entertainment Studios Contacts:

Chris Delhomme: Chris.Delhomme@paramount.com

Joyia Sandoval: Joyia.Sandoval@paramount.com

101 Studios Contacts:

Dani Weinstein: dweinstein@101studiosco.com