Kingdom Stars Ready for Reunion: 'A Phone Call Away'

Stars from the acclaimed MMA drama Kingdom are signaling a potential return for the series, which aired from 2014 to 2017. Matt Lauria, who played Ryan Wheeler, stated that he would participate in a reunion with minimal hesitation, humorously noting that the only requirement would be a phone call and perhaps six weeks to regain his previous physique. He fondly recalled the show as a highlight of his career.

Lauria's enthusiasm is shared by his former co-star Frank Grillo, who portrayed Rico. Grillo recently confirmed that he, along with co-showrunner Byron Balasco and actor Jonathan Tucker, had a three-way call to explore the possibility of a reunion. The group is actively considering how to bring the show back, with discussions centering on potentially completing an eight-episode run.

Byron Balasco, now a part of the CBS and Paramount family, has also reportedly engaged in conversations about a revival. The cast's shared positive experience during the show's original run fuels the desire to revisit the gritty drama about a retired MMA fighter managing his gym and the complex lives of his sons and fighters.