Calling All Young Hockey Players: "Mayor of Kingstown" Seeks Kid Extras

The hit Paramount+ series is returning to Pittsburgh for its fifth and final season.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Paramount+ drama series "Mayor of Kingstown" is seeking young ice hockey players ages 9 to 15 to serve as extras when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh this March. The production is looking for kids who can hit the ice and have their own equipment.

Why it matters

"Mayor of Kingstown" has become a hit for Paramount+, boasting a 100% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its fourth season. The show's return to Pittsburgh for filming is a boost for the local economy and an opportunity for young hockey players to get hands-on experience on a major TV production.

The details

The casting call was posted on the Facebook page of Movie Casting PGH, which is handling the extras recruitment. Filming is expected to begin in March, with additional dates to be added later. "Mayor of Kingstown" centers around the McLusky family in the fictional town of Kingstown, Michigan, where incarceration is the only thriving industry. The show stars Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner and Emmy winner Edie Falco.

  • Filming for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to begin in March 2026.
  • The casting call for young hockey player extras was posted on February 13, 2026.

The players

"Mayor of Kingstown"

A Paramount+ drama series that centers around the McLusky family in the fictional town of Kingstown, Michigan, where incarceration is the only thriving industry.

Jeremy Renner

An Oscar-nominated actor who stars as Mike McLusky in "Mayor of Kingstown".

Edie Falco

An Emmy-winning actress who plays a headstrong new warden in the fourth season of "Mayor of Kingstown".

Movie Casting PGH

The casting agency handling the recruitment of young hockey player extras for the fifth season of "Mayor of Kingstown".

Pennsylvania Film Office

The state agency that announced $34 million in tax credits for "Mayor of Kingstown" and the Netflix comedy series "Tires" to film in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, respectively.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This casting call for young hockey players to appear as extras in the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" highlights the show's strong ties to the Pittsburgh region and the opportunities it provides for local talent to get involved in a major TV production.