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Jeremy Renner to Return to Acting for First Time Since Snowplow Accident

Renner appears to be filming ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3, per a photo from co-star Emma Laird.
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Jeremy Renner attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Jeremy Renner appears to be making his official return to acting for the first time since his snowplow accident earlier this year. ComicBook.com reports that Renenr’s Mayor of Kingstown co-star Emma Laird shared an image of the pair, on Instagram, and it appears to be from the set of their Paramount+ series. Alongside the photo, Laird wrote, “It’s happening,” seemingly indicating that cameras are rolling on the show’s forthcoming third season.

Mayor of Kingstown stars Renner as Mike McClusky, the head of a family of power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, a city that survives on its reliance on the local prison business. The series also stars Taylor Handley as Mike’s brother Kyle McClusky. The McCluskys hold quite a lot of power in Kingstown, even more than the local government leaders. However, it becomes clear that holding onto his throne is no easy task for Mike, as pressures seem to constantly be testing him. The stellar Mayor of Kingstown cast is rounded out by Laird, Gillen, Dianne Wiest, Derek Webster, Hugh Dillon, Pha’rez Lass, Tobi Bamtefa, Kyle Chandler, and Hamish Allan-Headle.

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On Monday, Jan. 2, Renner was involved in a snowplow accident at his Nevada home. According to reports, a weather-related incident reportedly caused the actor severe injuries that resulted in massive blood loss. A neighbor who works in the medical field was able to provide immediate help until first responders were on the scene. Renner had to be transported to a hospital by helicopter. Once there, he was taken into emergency surgery.

In a statement to Deadlineat the time, Renner’s family shared, “We can confirm that Jeremy has suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries and has undergone surgery today, January 2nd, 2023. He has returned from surgery and remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition.” They added, “Jeremy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve, and the Carano and Murdock families. They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”

Mayor of Kingstown Seasons 1 and 2 are currently available to stream on Paramount+. Those interested in trying out a free trial of Paramount+ can do so by clicking here. At this time, it is unclear when Season 3 will premiere.