The hit Paramount+ showMayor of Kingstownis all set to premiere Season 3 with new enemies, an escalating war, and some changes in the cast. Created byHugh DillonandTaylor Sheridan,Mayor of Kingstownfollows a family of power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where prisons are the only booming industry. The series has been acclaimed for its take on corruption, systemic racism, and the prison-industrial complex. After theexplosive end of Season 2,Mayor of KingstownSeason 3 is set to step things up with a violent drug war raging both inside the prison and out on the streets.
Mayor of Kingstownboasts an ensemble cast full of talented actors led by the iconicJeremy Renner. While most of the cast members are set to return, one character who won’t appear in Season 3 isDianne Wiest’s Miriam McLusky, the disapproving McLusky matriarch who was shot at the end of Season 2 and is probably dead. What happened to Miriam is set to have a big impact onthe plot of Season 3, adding to one of the show’s most intense storylines yet. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the cast and characters ofMayor of KingstownSeason 3, including new additions and familiar faces.
Jeremy Renner
Mike McLusky
Mike McLusky is the current head of the McLusky family and the power broker who runs Kingstown. A man who spent his whole childhood dreaming of getting out of the prison town, Mike starts as his older brother Mitch’s right hand but takes over as “Mayor” at the start of the show after his brother’s death. He spent some time behind bars in the past, and the ghosts of that time have a way of coming back to haunt him.Season 3 will see Mike facing an all-out warthat he must end at all costs.
Jeremy Renner reprises his role asMayor of Kingstown.Season 3 marks Renner’s return to acting after he suffered a near-fatal snowplow accident in 2023. An acclaimed, Academy-nominated actor,Renner has starred in movieslikeThe Hurt Locker,Wind River,andThe Bourne Legacyand had main roles in ABC’sThe Unsuals. Renner is best known for his long-running role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the hero Hawkeye/Clint Barton, which he reprised in Disney+‘sHawkeye.
Emma Laird
A smooth-talking escort who’s new in Kingstown, Iris originally worked for the Russian Mafia and was brought to the town specifically to seduce and control Mike. However, after forming a genuine connection, Iris finds herself between Mike and the Russians. This conflict reaches its peak inMayor of KingstownSeason 2 with the attack on Milo, and going into Season 3; Iris is now firmly on Mike’s side.
Iris is played by Britishmodel and actorEmma Laird, who recently played a key role as Desdemona Holland inKenneth Branagh’sA Haunting in Venice. Her other notable credits include the 2023 thriller miniseriesThe Crowded Roomand the upcoming drama filmThe Brutalist.
Taylor Handley
Kyle McLuskey
The youngest McLusky son, Kyle starts out as a Kingstown PD detective inMayor of KingstownSeason 1 and becomes a state trooper in Season 2 but returns to work for the family after a traumatic shooting. Often caught between his family’s activities and the corruption within the department, Kyle has always been a very conflicted character on the show. After his mother is shot in the shootout at the end of Season 2, Kyle feels even more lost, even as he’s begun to mend things with his pregnant wife Tracy (Nishi Munshi), setting him up for an interesting arc in Season 3.
Taylor Handleyplays Kyle McLuskey. He’s best known for his roles inBird Box,Battle Los Angeles, andThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. Handley’s previous TV credits includeGriselda,APB, andVegas.
Hugh Dillon
Ian Ferguson
Ian Ferguson is a seasoned Kingstown PD detective who is one of Mike’s most resourceful allies, even breaking the law at times to help the Mayor keep the peace. Ian is also Kyle McClusky’s partner in Season 1.
Mayor of Kingstownco-creator Hugh Dillon stars as Detective Ferguson. A veteran TV actor and musician, Dillon has previously worked with Renner and co-creator Taylor Sheridan on the movieWind River. Before co-creating and starring inMayor of Kingstown, Dillon previously played important roles in shows likeDurham County,Flashpoint, andThe Killing, and appeared as Sherriff Donnie Haskell inSheridan’sYellowstone.
Derek Webster
Stevie is another Kingstown PD detective and an ally of the McLuskys. As such, he often works with Kyle and Ian, but he is far more questioning of Mike’s orders. A dedicated officer, Stevie thinks from the perspective of the law and police work, which occasionally puts him at odds with Mike.
Derek Webstera popular film and TV actorplays the role of Stevie. Webster’s past credits include playing guest roles onGrey’s AnatomyandCastle, arecurring role as Charles on9-1-1: Lone Star,and a main cast role in CW’sIn the Dark. He has also appeared inNCIS: New Orleans,CSI,Ray Donovan, andDesperate Housewives.
Tobi Bamtefa
Bunny Washington
The leader of the Crips, Bunny is a drug dealer who spends most of his day sitting on a lawn chair and selling drugs. Bunny is a good friend of Mike’s, though their relationship has tensions. Season 2 puts the Crips at loggerheads with the police department, leading to an all-out war that is set to rage through Season 3. As such, Bunny is positioned to be a major figure in the conflict who could significantly damage Mike’s attempts at bringing peace.
Tobi Bamtefaplays Bunny Washington. A British actor who has extensively worked on film, TV, and the stage, Bamtefa is best known for his television roles inLucky Man,The Witcher,The Girlfriend Experience, andTin Star.
Hamish Allan-Headley
A former special forces soldier, Sergeant Robert Sawyer is another McLusky’s ally and the ruthless Kingstown PD’s SWAT team leader. Robert is brutally efficient and runs his team more like a death squad than a police unit. Season 2 put Robert in conflict with Bunny, culminating in the Crips attacking Robert, who is badly beaten and hospitalized. The season ends with Robert in critical condition, and if he dies, that would drive a permanent wedge between Bunny and Mike.
Robert Sawyer is played byHamish Allan-Headley, who has appeared in several high-profile shows includingLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,FBI, andThe Good Doctor. He also starred as Red Vogt in the 2016 miniseriesNASCAR: The Rise of American Speed.Mayor of Kingstownis Allan-Headley’s first lead role in an ongoing series.
Aiden Gillen
Milo Sunter
At the start ofMayor of Kingstown, Milo Sunter is a Russian crime boss who serving out a life sentence after killing two guards during an armored car robbery. Despite being in prison, Milo wields significant influence in the outside world and is essentially the main antagonist of the show. After breaking out of prison at the end of Season 1, Milo spends Season 2 making Mike’s life hell. In the Season 2 finale, he appears to have died when his boat explodes. However, a cliffhanger at the end reveals it’s all part of Milo’s plan and it looks like the mobster will be back in Kingstown in Season 3.
Milo Sunter is played by prolific Irish actorAiden Gillen, who is perhaps best known for appearing inGame of Thronesas the scheming Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish. His previous TV credits include key roles inThe Wire,Peaky Blinders, andQueer as Folk. Gillen has also appeared in a number of films, includingBohemian Rhapsody,Calvary,The Dark Knight Rises, and theMaze Runnermovies.
Michael Beach
Kareem Moore
A Kingstown prison guard, Kareem Moore, becomes the interim warden in Season 2. Kareem was significantly traumatized after being severely beaten duringthe prison riot in Season 1. Though later cleared for active duty, the incident has left a mark on Kareem. While he does work with Mike for the most part, the warden doesn’t always play along with the unofficial Mayor.
Michael Beach, who plays Kareem inMayor of Kingstown, was promoted to series regular for Season 3. Apart fromMayor of Kingstown, Beach’s notable TV roles include the showsDahmer,Tulsa King,Dead Boy Detectives, andSons of Anarchy. Beach also had several notable film roles, appearing in a wide range of movies, includingWaiting to Exhale,If Beale Street Could Talk,Saw X, andAquaman.
New and Supporting Cast
In other roles,Nishi Munshireturns to her role of Tracy McLusky, Kyle’s pregnant wife. A series regular since Season 2, Munshi is best known for her roles in series likeLethal Weapon,The Magicians, andThe Originals. Season 3 will also seethe fan-favoriteNatasha Marc(The Rookie),who had a recurring role in Season 1, returning as Cherry, an inmate in the women’s prison.
Among the new faces, Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 will also seeRichard Brake(Absentia) as incarcerated Aryan gang member Merle Callahan;Denny Love(Looking for Alaska) as Kevin Jackson, a rookie prison guard at the start of his career who is probably going to learn the rules of Kingstown the hard way;Paula Malcomson(Ray Donovan) as Anna Fletcher, a mysterious new character who comes to Mike with a request. And lastly, Matthew Del Negro (City on a Hill) has alsobeen added to the cast of Season 3as Will Breen, a charming corrections officer at the Kingstown Women’s Prison.
Mayor of KingstownSeason 3 premieres on Paramount+ on July 30, 2025.
