Pluribus Casts Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller in Episode 4: Fact or Fiction?

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller made a surprise appearance in episode 4 of Pluribus, the Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller created by Vince Gilligan. The show, set in a near-future Albuquerque, follows a global happiness epidemic triggered by an extraterrestrial signal.

Mayor Tim Keller, credited as Mayor Tim, appeared in a brief cameo as a hive-minded volunteer in the episode titled “Please, Carol.” Keller, a Democrat born in Albuquerque, has served as the city’s mayor since 2017, previously working as the New Mexico state auditor and a U.S. senator.

The episode, written by Alison Tatlock and directed by Zetna Fuentes, delves into a thrilling caper as Carol, played by Rhea Seehorn, tests the Joined’s enforced honesty. The story unfolds with Carol returning home to find her house wrecked by a grenade explosion, only to encounter Joined volunteers cleaning up in eerie unison.

The Mayor’s cameo sparked a frenzy on social media, with viewers surprised by his appearance and applauding his willingness to participate. For Albuquerque, the cameo further solidifies its ties to the entertainment industry, following the legacy of Breaking Bad and enhancing the city’s Hollywood appeal.

Pluribus continues to stream exclusively on Apple TV+, with new episodes releasing on Fridays. So, stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series!