Mayor of Kingstown season 4 has already intensified the chaos inside the Taylor Sheridan universe, but one of this year’s biggest standouts is the arrival of Lennie James. Known globally for his commanding performances in The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Line of Duty, Save Me, and countless other acclaimed projects, James steps into the series as Frank, a charismatic yet unpredictable figure who immediately shifts the power dynamic in Kingstown.
The crime drama—co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon—has evolved each season, sharpening its themes of corruption, survival, and the fragile alliances that hold the town together. But season 4 introduces an entirely new layer through James’ performance: a man who is both disarming and dangerous, a mentor and a menace, capable of warmth right before revealing his edge.
In our interview, James opens up about being a fan of the series before joining the cast, the complexity of playing Frank, working opposite Toby Bamtefa’s Bunny, and why this season pushes the story—and the characters—into territory he “can’t believe the audience is about to experience.”
Below is our full conversation with Lennie James, where he breaks down his cold-blooded introduction scene, the psychology behind Frank, and what viewers should brace themselves for as the season unfolds.