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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 genius Taylor Sheridan, launched its fourth season premiere this past Sunday (26th October). Set in the fictional 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, Kingstown is actually a work of fiction, inspired by a city in Canada , Kingston, Ontario, where much of the first season was filmed. Most scenes were primarily shot in Kingston Penitentiary, while other parts of the season were filmed in Toronto at Stratagem Studios. Hamilton and Burlington, both in Ontario, were also frequently used filming locations for the series. Subsequent seasons have since relocated production to Pennsylvania, mainly Pittsburgh. However, season two also filmed at the Lampe Marina and Presque Isle Bay near Erie, Pennsylvania. The latest series continues to be filmed in Pittsburgh, featuring familiar locations such as Brighton Heights and O'Brien's bar. River Road in Mckeesport, PA, is frequently used for thrilling car chase scenes, along with Carson Street. When Mike needs to liaise with local law enforcement, the real-life McKees Rocks Police Department in Pittsburgh stands in for the show's King County Sheriff's Office. Series lead Renner has confessed that the filming schedule can be "arduous", often finding himself outside "in the freezing cold" for up to 14-18 hours at a time. Mayor of Kingstown has also posed a challenge for the Avengers star, marking his first significant role since his snowplough accident on New Year's Day 2023. He told 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 actor also confessed he's "scared of slipping and falling" due to his diminished "lower body strength", but emphasised he was also "excited" to return to set. Mayor of Kingstown season 4 continues Sundays on Paramount+.
