The big picture
- Sylvester Stallone will appear in at least two episodes of
Tulsa King
Season 2, which premieres on September 15th. - Stallone’s creative input is in line with his desire for authenticity and adds realism to the script through its unique rhythm.
- Fans can look forward to a dark and gripping second season, with Stallone’s involvement further increasing the anticipation for the return of the Paramount+ series.
Fans of Tulsa King have reason to celebrate, because Sylvester Stallone will take on a more prominent role in the series’ second season. Collider has learned that the iconic actor co-wrote both the first and final episodes of the second season, marking an exciting development for the Paramount+ series that has quickly become a fan favorite. Stallone, who plays Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mob capo exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, has already made an indelible mark on the series with his compelling portrayal. Now that he’s involved in the writing process, viewers can expect the series to delve even deeper into the character’s mind and the world he lives in.
This move is in line with what Stallone hinted at in an interview with Collider. Steve Weintraub in 2022, where he expressed a strong desire to have more creative input if the show were to continue. “Yeah, I definitely wanted to direct the first episode, and I talked mostly with Taylor, but more with Terry,” Stallone said. “I say, ‘Look, I understand what you’re trying to convey here,’ but quite often I have to express it in my own words. It helps me memorize it, but there’s also a certain cadence that everyone has.”
Stallone stressed the importance of personalizing dialogue to fit his unique cadence, explaining, “Your cadence is different from my cadence, so you can write for yourself better than I can if you have that ability. You just know what words to use, what vowels to use, what consonants to use, and so on and so forth. And that happens.” So if you have some of the these little ad-libs and asides, that’s what makes it special for me… it just seems spontaneous rather than being overly rehearsed.”
Stallone is nominated for an Oscar and will play “Tulsa King”
Given his passion for authenticity — as shown in Rockyfor which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay – and his talent for making dialogue seem spontaneous, Stallone’s increased involvement in the scriptwriting of the second season promises to give the series even more depth and realism. His collaboration with the creators of the show, Sarah Sheridan And Terry Winteris sure to enhance the already dark and gripping story that has captivated Paramount+ subscribers.
While fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Tulsa KingNews of Stallone’s expanded role behind the scenes adds to the excitement. With Stallone co-writing the pivotal episodes at the end of the season, viewers can expect a thrilling and authentic continuation of the story, with all the drama and intensity that made the series such a standout success.
Tulsa King Season 1 can be streamed on Paramount+. Tulsa King Season 2 begins streaming on September 15. Stay tuned to Collider for more.
Tulsa King
Tulsa King follows New York mafia boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Stallone), shortly after he is released from prison after 25 years and summarily exiled by his boss to set up a business in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Release date
- 13 November 2022
- Main genre
- drama
- Seasons
- 2
Watch on Paramount+
