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Fans of the hit crime drama, Mayor of Kingstown, are eager to discover where the series is actually filmed as it makes a triumphant return to Paramount+. The popular series, starring Jeremy Renner and crafted by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, launched its fourth season premiere this past Sunday (26th October). Set in the fictitious company town of Kingstown, Michigan, Renner plays Mike McLusky, the unofficial 'Mayor' who maintains peace between the police, gangs, and the inmates of the extensive local prison system. Season four will steer Mike's story in a completely new direction as a new mob boss from Detroit steps in to fill the void left by the Russians. Meanwhile, he also has to deal with an overzealous new prison warden at Anchor Bay. But where is this gripping crime drama actually shot? Let's delve into some of the confirmed locations. Despite the Michigan town appearing incredibly real with its high crime rate, Kingstown is in fact fictional and inspired by a city in Canada, Kingston, Ontario, where much of the first season was filmed. Most scenes were predominantly shot in Kingston Penitentiary, while other parts of the season were filmed in Toronto at Stratagem Studios. Hamilton and Burlington, both situated in Ontario, were also frequently used filming locations for the series. Subsequent seasons have since relocated production to Pennsylvania, primarily Pittsburgh. However, season two also included filming at the Lampe Marina and Presque Isle Bay near Erie, Pennsylvania. The latest series has continued filming in Pittsburgh, featuring recognisable locations such as Brighton Heights and O'Brien's pub. River Road in Mckeesport, PA, is frequently utilised for high-speed chase scenes, alongside Carson Street. Additionally, the genuine McKees Rocks Police Department in Pittsburgh serves as a stand-in for the programme's King County Sheriff's Office whenever Mike requires coordination with local authorities. Lead actor Renner has confessed to finding the filming timetable "arduous" as he's frequently outdoors "in the freezing cold" for 14-18 hour stretches. Mayor of Kingstown has also posed a significant challenge for the Avengers star, marking his first substantial role since his snow plough incident on New Year's Day 2023. He revealed to People last year: "I don't know if I'm looking forward to it. Again, I try to just do everything kind of step by step here. That's one foot in front of the other one. Then you're walking." The performer also confessed he's "scared of slipping and falling" as he no longer possesses all of his "lower body strength", though emphasised he was equally "excited" to return to filming. Mayor of Kingstown season 4 continues Sundays on Paramount+.
