UPDATE: In a stunning turn of events, actor Lane Garrison has left his role in Mayor of Kingstown following the shocking death of his character, Carney. Garrison will now join the cast of Tulsa King, another series created by Taylor Sheridan, as confirmed earlier today.
The unexpected death of Carney, a prison guard loyal to Mike McLusky, occurs in Season 4, Episode 2 of Mayor of Kingstown, where he is brutally killed by Cortez. This pivotal moment not only ends Carney’s storyline but also leaves McLusky without a vital ally. Garrison expressed his surprise at the plot twist, stating, “I was a little shocked… they told me, ‘The bad news is we’re killing you. The good news is we’re finding something for you in Tulsa King.’”
Garrison’s transition to Tulsa King comes as the series is gaining momentum on Paramount+. While details about his new character remain under wraps, Garrison is optimistic about the opportunity to work alongside Michael Beach, a fellow actor who has also appeared in both shows.
“I’m hoping to see Michael Beach, who rolled over from our show to that. He was one of my favorite people I’ve ever worked with,” Garrison shared. However, he has made it clear he wants to avoid another on-screen death, joking that after 16 or 17 such exits, “It gets old because it’s more work to say goodbye than to do the actual death.”
This latest development follows a week of significant announcements, including Sheridan’s decision to leave Paramount for NBCUniversal, although his current deal will last until 2028. The prolific creator has a contract to develop at least 20 shows for Peacock, raising the possibility of further collaborations with Garrison in the future.
As Season 3 of Tulsa King continues to air, Garrison’s new role is anticipated to bring fresh energy to the series. The show follows Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who attempts to build a criminal empire in Tulsa after being released from prison.
With Garrison’s history in Taylor Sheridan projects, including his role in Yellowstone, fans are eager to see how his character will evolve in this new setting. The news of his jump to Tulsa King has already sparked conversations among viewers, highlighting the ongoing impact of Sheridan’s storytelling in the crime drama genre.
Stay tuned for more updates as details about Garrison’s character in Tulsa King are revealed. The excitement surrounding this shift underscores the dynamic nature of television today, where actors frequently traverse between compelling narratives created by visionary storytellers.
