Paid background extras sought for "Mayor of Kingstown" when filming returns to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Paid background extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown," which is coming back to film in Pittsburgh.
Now that the major studios and the writers and actors unions have come to an agreement, cameras across the nation have begun rolling again. And thanks to the commonwealth's healthy film tax credit, western Pennsylvania sees more than 5,000 jobs annually from TV and film production, with nearly $150 million in new money generated in the region each year.
One of the shows that will once again be calling Pittsburgh home in 2024 is the Paramount+ hit show, "Mayor of Kingstown."
The "Mayor of Kingstown" stars Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, the head of a family of power brokers in the fictional town of Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the community's only thriving industry.
While season one of "Mayor of Kingstown" was filmed largely in Canada, the production moved to Pittsburgh for season two and starting in January, they will be back in the Steel City for season three.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is set to film yet again throughout the city, potentially going back to places like the old Pennsylvania State Correctional Institute along the Ohio River and the Carrie Furnace industrial site on the Mon.
Movie Casting PGH says it's looking for paid background actors, stand-ins and photo doubles for the show's third season. Extras will portray town locals, law enforcement officials, prisoners, diner patrons, night club-goers and more.
Filming begins in early January through mid-year 2024 and will take place in the greater Pittsburgh region and surrounding areas. Full day availability is required, and Movie Casting PGH says days are 10-14 hours, though sometimes shorter. No experience is necessary. More information about the job can be found online.
Renner, the show's star, was injured in a snowplow accident on New Year's Day that left him in critical condition. Just on Tuesday, he posted a video to Instagram of himself hopping and skipping down a driveway before running back up. He said it marks 10 months of recovery.
"First attempt at any of this activity (especially at steep grade) and was brought to tears of joy, hopefulness, and gratitude for all your support along with my family and friends…. I keep pushing for many reasons, but you are my fuel," he wrote in the caption.
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