Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 and more happening at Paramount+

Paramount+ executives held a virtual presentation with the Television Critics Association (TCA) on Tuesday and announced several renewals and plans for the future. Nicole Clemens and Tanya Giles, head of scripted originals and programming chief at the streamer, announced renewals for the following programs: Mayor of Kingstown, The Game, and SEAL Team. Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 will see Jeremy Renner reprising his role as Mike McLusky. The Game is a revival of the BET show from Mara Brock Akil. Additionally, SEAL Team has been renewed for the sixth season.

Paramount Television Studios also touched on the development of exciting new projects. The first project mentioned was an update of the 1980 John Travolta and Debra Winger Western Urban Cowboy, which was co-written by James Pondsolt and Benjamin Percy (Summering). Additionally, Dear White People showrunner Justin Simien will join the Flashdance update after signing an overall deal with the studio. Next up is Guru Nation, a half-hour docu-style comedy from Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, and Bill Odenkirk, with the Mr. Show duo set to star as rival cult gurus manipulating the minds of their deluded followers. Borat 2 director Jason Woline will direct.

Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 should come as no surprise seeing as the show hails from Taylor Sheridan, who’s a big deal at Paramount. Sheridan is the mad genius behind Yellowstone, its prequel 1883, and Mayor of Kingstown, of course. Sheridan is working through his second nine-figure deal at ViacomCBS, which should give you a good idea as to just how valuable he is. Oh, and to be clear, he maintains control over the Yellowstone franchise, which has proven itself to be a golden goose for Paramount.

“With Mayor of Kingstown, Taylor Sheridan and [co-creator] Hugh Dillon offer a nuanced portrayal of the United States’ harsh prison system,” Giles said. “The stellar crew and cast, including Jeremy Renner and Dianne Wiest, delivered a thought-provoking, intense drama that kept audiences captivated and yearning for more. We are thrilled to be the home of the expanding Taylor Sheridan Universe and we look forward to bringing fans back to Kingstown next season.”

In talking about the return of SEAL Team, Clemens expressed the following:

“We are very excited to welcome SEAL Team back for another season on Paramount+,” Clemens said. “The show’s loyal fanbase followed the series to its new exclusive home, and it has proven to be a high-performing title for the service, consistently in the top 10 most-watched original series. We can’t wait for the fans to see what our brilliant creative team has in store for Team Bravo next season!”

Finally, Clemens took time to highlight The Game and say that they can’t wait to welcome the show’s iconic characters to the platform:

“With ample humor and heart, Devon Greggory reimagined an iconic series, brought back beloved legacy characters, and introduced new fan favorites,” said Clemens. “As Tasha Mack says, ‘game recognizes game,’ and audiences continue to discover the series on Paramount+. We look forward to what Devon and his team have in store for us next season on and off the field.”

Are you excited to learn that there will be a Mayor of Kingstown Season 2? How hard do you go for the Yellowstone franchise? Let us know in the comments section below.