Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for the Tulsa King season 2 finale.Following season 2’s shocking finale, Sylvester Stallone has officially confirmed his return for Tulsa King season 3. Created by Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan for the Paramount+ streaming service, the hit crime drama has generated impressive viewership numbers, with season 2’s release ultimately setting a new record for the service’s premiere day statistics. In November, it was reported that Stallone was in negotiations for his return as Mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi for what was expected to be an additional two-season deal for Tulsa King seasons 3 and 4.
Now, Stallone appears to have finalized those negotiations, with the Tulsa King star taking to Instagram to hype his return for season 3. Featuring a behind-the-scenes image of a script page from season 2, Stallone captioned his post with “Well, it is time to get ready for NEXT SEASON ON TULSA KING … Go Team Go!” Check out the original post below:
What Stallone’s Return Means For Tulsa King’s Future
The Show Has Already Been A Notable Success Story For Paramount+
Serving as Stallone’s first leading role in a scripted TV show, the response to his transition from the big-screen action hero to television mafioso has been overwhelming. Given the strong reception that Tulsa King’s first two seasons have already generated, it is not surprising that Paramount+ would be keen on bringing him back for season 3 and beyond. Moreover, the culmination of this latest deal will likely only serve to provide the star with additional creative influence over the show’s direction moving forward.
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While it is presently unclear whether this latest post also indicates that Stallone will also be back for Tulsa King season 4, as the initial reports surrounding his negotiations indicated, this latest confirmation will still come as a great relief to fans waiting to see the fallout of Tulsa King season 2’s shock ending. Moreover, it will also likely bode well for plans to further expand the franchise, with season 2 writer Terence Winter previously hinting at the possibility of a New Orleans-based spinoff show.
Our Take On Dwight’s Tulsa King Season 3 Journey
He’s No Stranger To Escaping Tricky Situations
While this year’s Tulsa King season 2 finale saw Stallone’s mobster do away with most of his key enemies, including Jackie Ming and Chickie, his unexpected kidnapping in the show’s final moments is guaranteed to generate considerable interest in the show’s eventual season 3 premiere. However, as someone who has already proven himself capable of extricating himself from a nearly endless procession of difficult, and often life-threatening, scenarios, there is no doubt Dwight will eventually find a way to turn his latest predicament to his advantage in Tulsa King season 3.
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Tulsa King is a Paramount+ original TV series starring Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi. After being released from prison for murder, The General is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he quickly sets up a new criminal empire. Tulsa King marks Stallone’s first leading role in a TV show.
- Release Date
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November 11, 2022
- Seasons
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2
- Writers
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Taylor Sheridan
- Directors
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Taylor Sheridan
- Showrunner
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Terence Winter