Sylvester Stallone was seen on the set of his series "Tulsa King" in New York City, dressed in a sharp gray pinstripe suit. The 80-year-old actor, known for his rugged action-hero persona, adopted a more dapper look for the filming, complete with a gold-and-burgundy pocket square and a distinctive five-star lapel pin. The ensemble also included a matching burgundy tie and gray reptile leather shoes.
Stallone's appearance on set comes shortly after he addressed accusations of nepotism regarding the casting of his daughter, Scarlet Stallone, in the show. In a recent interview with USA Today, Stallone acknowledged the nepotism but defended his decision.
"Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot," Stallone stated. "First they go, 'Nepotism is terrible.' I said, 'Oh please, you’re not a good parent if you haven’t performed a little nepotism. Then obviously you don’t care about your kids, because they come first.' That’s why we’re parents. We want the best for our children. So obviously, we let them have every advantage."
He further elaborated that while he can provide opportunities, he cannot guarantee success. "Can they maintain that level of excellence? That’s out of our hands. But if you can open the door, we’ll see if they have the ability to go through it. People will say, 'She got that job, it’s too easy.' You’re right. Perhaps it could be. But to maintain that, to be in front of millions of people, you either got it or you don’t."
On set, Stallone was joined by costars Garrett Hedlund and Martin Starr. Hedlund, 42, wore a contrasting denim jacket and jeans with a Western flair, including cowboy boots and a decorative belt buckle. Scarlet Stallone was also present, dressed in a Western-themed outfit featuring a brown suede jacket with fringe detailing and dark-brown boots.
"Tulsa King" follows Stallone's character, Manfredi, who is released from prison after 25 years and exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he begins building a new criminal empire. The series is created by Taylor Sheridan.
In April 2024, allegations surfaced regarding Stallone and director Craig Zisk making derogatory remarks about background actors on the "Tulsa King" set, allegedly calling them "ugly and fat." Zisk denied these claims, stating that the casting director, Rose Locke, had improperly cast extras for a scene intended for younger actors and subsequently quit the series. Stallone's representatives did not comment on the allegations at the time.