It’s Clear as Day Tulsa King is Setting a Team up Between Team Dwight and Another Gangster Family Against Cal Thresher

In the gritty world of Tulsa King, a new fight for power is seemingly brewing. The show created by Taylor Sheridan has currently taken over the Paramount screens with Sylvester Stallone leading the way. He plays the mobster Dwight in the show, and in his list of enemies, Cal Thresher would easily take home the prize.

Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+

He was definitely the highlight of the second season. But soon the makers introduced another antagonist Bill Bevilaqua in the crime drama. While he is a major obstacle for Dwight, if the duo work together they can easily take down Cal Thresher.

Will Dwight and Bill Bevilaqua Team Against Cal Thresher?

The second episode of Tulsa King Season 2, titled Kansas City Blues, speeds up the story after a slower start in the premiere. The episode is full of scheming, crime, and surprise returns, but the most important part is how it sets up future events. Some characters might join forces with Cal Thresher, making the story even more intense.

In this episode, Sylvester Stallone‘s Dwight Manfredi faces two big threats. While he’s still dealing with Cal Thresher, now he also has to worry about Bill Bevilaqua, the leader of the Kansas City mob. Bill makes his first big appearance in this episode, and it’s clear he’s just as dangerous as Cal.

Frank Grillo as Bill Bevilaqua in Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+

Portrayed by Frank Grillo, Bill Bevilaqua shows up as a real danger to both Dwight and Chickie Invernizzi. He also represents a major theme of Tulsa King: the clash between the old-school New York mob and the more laid-back Midwest way of doing things. He calls Dwight and Chickie “New York pricks” and refuses to accept Chickie’s leadership.

When Chickie decides to join forces with Bill, it marks a big change in the story. After this, fans are excited that the same can happen with Dwight and Bill as well. If they team up, it could make for a thrilling season full of surprises and new alliances.

The stakes are rising in Tulsa, and viewers are left wondering if Dwight and Bill will join forces against Cal or end up clashing themselves. Either way, the tension is building, and the rest of the season promises to be explosive.

Frank Grillo on Working With Stallone in Tulsa King

Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+

In Tulsa King Season 2, Frank Grillo shares how his character, Bill Bevilaqua, and Sylvester Stallone’s character, Dwight Manfredi, change over the season. He further suggests that even though Bill and Dwight begin as enemies, their relationship becomes more interesting and complex as the story unfolds.

The conflict between them arises because Dwight is in what Bill sees as his territory, creating tension that might surprise viewers. He added via Screen Rant:

It’s that classic kind of, you know, [Sly’s character is] someplace that belongs to me, and he’s there without my permission. And when I come to ask for what’s mine… you know, the rest of it ensues. And it starts out where we’re so adversarial, and it goes in another direction, and that’s what I loved about it. I got to do some great stuff with [Sly] and got even closer to him. And who knows, maybe we’ll be back for Tulsa season 3

Working alongside Stallone was a special experience for Grillo, who appreciated the high standards the legendary actor sets on set. He explained how the veteran actor’s commitment to his craft pushed everyone to bring their best performance.

You can watch Tulsa King on Paramount+