HUGH DILLON TALKS SEASON THREE OF "THE MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN"

Hugh Dillon is beyond grateful for a third season of the hit Paramount + series, The Mayor of Kingstown.

The Mayor of Kingstown has been a popular draw for fans and viewers of the streamer Paramount +. With the renewal of the series for a third season, everything went on an immediately hold when one of the series stars suffered a near fatal accident.

Jeremy Renner who stars as prison-town fixer Mike McLusky suffered a horrific accident last January when a giant 14,000-pound snowcat toppled on top of him and nearly took his life. His injuries were so drastic, friends and family gathered around him in his hospital expecting the worse. But Renner, who is 53 defied the odds and not only made an incredible recovery but agreed to come back for Season 3 in full force.

Co-star, executive producer and Renner’s close friend Hugh Dillon stood by the star from the second he heard the horrible news and when Renner felt he was strong enough to return to the series, that simply wasn’t enought. Dillon immediately went to Renner’s mom and family to get their blessing first. Not only did Renner return for the 10-episode season but he even did his own stunts. A miracle, hard work and strong will power are only a few of the things that can describe Renner’s recovery.

The Mayor of Kingstown is a beloved crime drama about an important contemporary issue, America's prison system, "Mayor of Kingstown" follows the McLusky family in Kingstown, Mich., where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.

The family of power brokers between police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians tackle themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality. The crime thriller series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.

Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the series is action and drama packed and keeps getting better with every episode. In addition to Renner, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN stars an impressive ensemble cast, including series regulars Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Nishi Munshi, Hamish Allan-Headley and Michael Beach.

MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN’s Third Season Premiered on Sunday, June 2, in the U.S. and Canada Before Rolling Out on June 3 In All Other Paramount+ International Markets

I had the opportunity to chat with Hugh Dillon about coming back for Season 3, the miracle that is Jeremy Renner and why music is still what keeps Dillon rocking onwards!