cinema cinema: Jeremy Lee Renner is an American musician and songwriter. He began his career by appearing in independent films such as Jeffrey Dahmer (2002).
Renner had supporting roles in films such as SWAT (2003) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in “Mahleke” (2008) and the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “Playing in the City” (2010).
The actor also starred in films such as “Hawkeye”, “What If”, “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters”, “Marvel Studios: Legends”, “Arctic Dogs”, “The Avengers”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Mission Impossible”. “Ghost Protocol” in his artistic portfolio. Renner plays the role of Mike in the series “Mayor of Kingstown”. The story of this series tells the story of the powerful McCluskey family, who are power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan; Where the prison industry is the only business that is thriving and growing day by day. Addressing the themes of systemic racism, corruption, and inequality, the series takes a clear look at those trying to restore order and justice to a city that has none of these.
Jeremy Renner was seriously injured in a snow plow accident last year and took a long time to recover. Finally, the actor playing the role of the mayor announced a few weeks ago that despite his fears, he is ready to return to work. The first episode of the series’ third season premiered on June 2nd, and Jeremy Renner’s return to the series was nothing short of a triumph after a fatal accident. Filming of the third season of this series started after a long break due to Renner’s injury.
The end of the second season of the series ends with the shooting and hospitalization of Mike McCluskey’s mother and the explosion of the evil Milo’s yacht, and in the first part of the third season, we see that tensions have risen due to the tragedy in Kingstown, and at the same time, a new face of the mob. Russian can be found in the city of Srovekleshan. Collider spoke with Mayor of Kingstown actor Jeremy Renner about the process of being on the show and what led him to accept the role.
*Is it challenging or fun to play a character with seemingly endless layers to explore, where no matter how deep you go you never reach the final layer?
I think it is more interesting. There is always something to discover. You’re doing it in real time with the audience, which is what’s so cool about it; Because there is so much to explore and always more to do. It’s like when you discover a layer, you say to yourself: “What will happen?” Audiences might be put off by this form of storytelling for a while, but then they’ll catch on and say, “Well, damn, what’s going to happen now?”, then they might even outgrow the main character. This is always one of the challenges. The writing starts there, then you have a great cast that helps support all that storytelling and makes it a worthwhile experience.
*Do you feel that you know the mayor’s personality better? Do you think you know him better now than when you started?
It certainly is. You gradually learn about the world of the story and the background of the characters. Also, knowing the character gives you real confidence to pull it off well. It is good to know the facts of the story and how to challenge them. There’s a lot to learn about it, from short prison dialogues and what all that stuff means, because it’s so improvised and slangy. These things are hard to understand at first, and the audience may be a bit put off. But the more we understand and show it, the easier it becomes to understand what we are talking about.
Taylor Sheridan believes, this is how we express the truth without creating limitations. Every detail in the film has a purpose. We focus on the death sequence for a reason; Because it is part of the world we depict. You don’t just fund it. You sit in a room and watch it and show the whole process of something. This is what immerses you in the world of the movie. Taylor Sheridan’s writing is unapologetically honest, sometimes tense, disturbing, and even humorous; But it is always bold.
*When someone like Taylor Sheridan, who has gained your trust, if they offer you another project, do you immediately accept it or do you want to read it before doing it? Do you want to at least pretend to read it first so he doesn’t think you’re too eager? How do you judge it?
It’s about understanding the story quickly. When you have a question about it, he quickly explains the story in detail and paints a clear picture. I know his writing style well. As a friend, I know him very well, and we have worked together. Without reading a word, I trusted him and accepted. He has exceeded my expectations for this project.
*One of the characters in this movie says something and it really stuck in my mind since I watched this movie. “You’re born, you suffer, you die,” he says, which seems like an apt line, especially in a city that’s basically surrounded by a prison. Does this provide an atmosphere of the whole series?
In a way yes. If you are blind, you experience suffering and death. Taylor has this one-line comment throughout his writings on suffering. Suffering is a good thing. He believes that suffering, both through characters and through actions, can lead to a change of perspective for the audience. This is where issues begin to emerge. If we’re all repetitive and in a precarious situation, this is a theme that could have been a recurring theme in the series. But besides that, the series attacks some social issues, racism and various inequalities that occur in the prison system. There’s going to be a lot of different things that are layered across these topics, then there are solutions to them.
*”The Mayor of Kingstown” is a story in which you see continuity? Have you had conversations about how you can continue to explore this character and this family in this city?
yes Taylor has them all in mind. He is the one responsible for that trip. I’m sure he has it in his mind for seven seasons. How this goes, I don’t know. but yes Over time, we talked about different topics and introducing new characters and different stories to the series. But for now, we have to finish this season and that’s what we have to focus on now.
* How do you see this family business? Do you see Mike McCluskey as a criminal? Does he believe that there is a red line that he will never cross, or that this line will become blurred?
It begins as a service center, as an advocate for prisoners, but also requires an understanding of other roles and the prison system, and sheds light on the complexities of prison and incarceration. This series explores different shades of gray and nothing is black and white. The main character’s power and influence comes from his experience and connections within the prison system. He follows relationships with inmates, leaders, and guards to keep the peace, but the lines between right and wrong can blur, making for an exciting viewing experience.
Photo: Jeremy Renner, who plays the mayor in the series The Mayor of Kingstown
Source: Hammehan newspaper
Translation: Zainab Kazemkhah
Source: Collider