Jeremy Renner’s mother, Valerie, issued a serious warning to Hugh Dillon, co-creator and executive producer of the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown, following Renner’s severe snowplow accident in early 2023. The actor, who portrays Mike McLusky, revealed that his mom emphasized the importance of his safety when production resumed after his recovery.
Details of the 2023 Snowplow Accident and Recovery
On New Year’s Day 2023, Renner was struck by a snowplow weighing over 14,000 pounds at his vacation home in Reno while attempting to save his nephew. He suffered more than 30 broken bones, a lacerated liver, and a collapsed lung, leading to an airlift to the hospital. The incident required a long and difficult healing period before he could return to filming.
Hugh Dillon’s Promise to Valerie and Renner’s Well-Being
Upon Renner’s return to shooting Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Hugh Dillon, who plays Detective Ian Ferguson, made a commitment to Renner’s mother to ensure his safety on set. Dillon shared,
“When he came back [on set], I remember I had to promise his mom that we’d take care of him,”
and added that series co-creator Taylor Sheridan insisted on doing “whatever it takes.”
Dillon described the connection with Renner as deeply personal, explaining,
“We just have a really kind of intimate connection from working so much, and he was in such a vulnerable place, and, for me to go up and see him and talk to his family, to get where we’re going, was super personal.”
Focus Beyond Filming to Renner’s Overall Wellbeing
This promise extended beyond preventing on-set injuries. Dillon emphasized the importance of Renner’s quality of life, saying,
“It’s not just, you know, get to the end of the season or get to the end of the scene. It’s like, with the titanium in his body, I want him to be happy. I want him to be… This is his life. It’s not just work.”
Anticipation Builds for Mayor of Kingstown Season 4
The two actors are returning for the fourth season of Mayor of Kingstown, which will premiere weekly on Paramount+ starting October 26. In a recent interview, Dillon hinted at significant developments for Renner’s character, Mike McLusky. He described the upcoming season as more intense and emotionally charged, stating,
“It’s a detonation, not an escalation. The blade’s sharper. The cuts go deeper. It’s about the intricacies of human emotion under pressure, and the choices we make when we have no good choices left. It’s an incendiary season 4.”
Dillon further elaborated on Mike McLusky’s resilience in the face of adversity:
“The past doesn’t catch up with you. It reloads. So it’s coming and, in Mike’s case, it is right there. And Mike isn’t somebody who runs, and that’s what’s interesting. He stands and fights and he’s not ruled by fear or greed. So we just follow the truth of this character.”
Upcoming Release Details and Expectations
Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown will begin streaming on Paramount+ on October 26, promising a gripping continuation of the story with deeper character explorations. Fans and viewers can expect the show to reflect the evolving challenges faced by Renner’s character, amplified by the actor’s real-life experience and determination during recovery.
