Tulsa King Season 3 in Trouble? Sylvester Stallone Allegedly Asking “Pretty young girls to be around me” Is Nothing Compared to Another Heinous Accusation

SUMMARY

• Tulsa King Season 2 received mixed reviews, and Season 3 now faces challenges after accusations about Sylvester Stallone’s on-set behavior.
• Background extras have accused Stallone of making hurtful comments and requesting “pretty young girls” on set, sparking controversy.
• The show’s future could be in jeopardy, with the production needing to address these issues for a successful Season 3.

Tulsa King, the crime drama starring Sylvester Stallone, is facing an uncertain future after troubling accusations about the actor’s behavior on set. Following a less-than-impressive reception for Season 2, the show now finds itself under intense scrutiny. To make matters more interesting, reports of the actor’s alleged disrespect toward background extras have surfaced, with claims of hurtful comments and inappropriate requests adding fuel to the fire.

Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King [Credit: Paramount Network]

As Tulsa King looks ahead to its third season, these controversies may threaten its future. With the show’s reputation on the line, the production faces a tough road ahead.

Could Sylvester Stallone’s on-set behavior doom Tulsa King’s future?

Tulsa King could be facing serious challenges after accusations about Sylvester Stallone’s behavior on set have come to light. After a disappointing reception for Season 2, which didn’t live up to the success of the first season, the future of the Paramount+ show may now be at risk. Reports suggest via AV Club that the actor’s behavior toward background extras on set has raised serious concerns.

Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi in Tulsa King

CL Casting, a casting agency from Atlanta led by Rose Locke, reportedly left the show due to Sylvester Stallone’s disrespect toward the actors. While the request for “Pretty young girls to be around me” was troubling, another accusation has surfaced that could hurt the show’s public image even more. Extras who were on set shared their experiences in a private Facebook group, accusing Stallone of making hurtful comments about their looks.

One extra said Stallone referred to him as “a tub of lard” and “the fat guy with a cane,” while another actor allegedly heard Stallone call them “ugly.” One of the actors who was on the receiving end of these comments said it “hurt his soul,” showing how deeply these remarks affected him. These accusations are more than just a few thoughtless words.

If true, they could badly damage Stallone’s image and reflect poorly on the show. The casting agency’s departure, followed by a public statement hinting at a toxic environment on set, only makes the situation worse. However, Tulsa King executive producer Craig Zisk has denied the allegations.

He says Stallone never made the offensive comments and explained that the issue with the casting was a disagreement over the age of the extras. Still, with CL Casting leaving and the accusations getting attention, this controversy could have a lasting impact on the show.

Sylvester Stallone thought this one movie would end his career

From the relentless boxer Rocky Balboa to the veteran soldier John Rambo, Stallone has become an icon in the action genre. However, there was one iconic film that he believed was so bad it might end his career. It was none other than First Blood, the first entry in the Rambo franchise, which introduced the world to the troubled ex-soldier John Rambo.

Sylvester Stallone in First Blood | Credits: Orion Pictures

While the film would later become one of Stallone’s most famous roles, at the time of production, the actor was unsure whether audiences would connect with the film at all. The original cut of the movie ran almost three hours, and Stallone admitted that he feared its fate via Film Ink:

As the final film was trimmed to a lean 85 minutes, First Blood became a hit, earning a place in action movie history. While John Rambo might not be the most nuanced character, his raw action and defiance made him unforgettable.

What Stallone considered a failure ended up being one of his most defining roles, proving that sometimes, a movie’s success is as unpredictable as the character he brought to life.

You can watch Tulsa King on Paramount+.

Written by Sakshi Singh

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Sakshi Singh is currently working as an entertainment writer at Fandomwire. A lawyer by education, she has written articles across all genres, covering everything from binge-worthy Netflix shows like Stranger Things and The Crown to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's latest blockbusters. In her free time, Sakshi enjoys painting and immersing herself in crime thrillers such as Mindhunter and True Detective.