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Paramount+ has renewed the Sylvester Stallone-led series Tulsa King for a fifth season, which will be filmed in New York instead of Atlanta. The renewal was secured by a new deal with Stallone. Scarlet Rose Stallone is promoted to series regular, and five new regulars have joined the cast. Season 4 premieres on October 16, 2026, while Season 5 production has already begun in New York.
Sylvester Stallone has detailed his pre-fame poverty in his new memoir, 'The Steps,' revealing that he showered in his clothes to save money on laundry and survived on raw eggs and cottage cheese. The 80-year-old actor described living in a cramped tenement in New York City with only $60 to his name, working odd jobs like cleaning lion cages at Central Park Zoo and cutting fish at a deli. Stallone stated that these extreme measures were necessary to pursue his acting dreams despite facing constant rejection and near-starvation, a narrative that aligns with the recent release of the biopic 'I Play Rocky.'
Sylvester Stallone's admission of suffering from bulimia while preparing for 'Rambo' and 'Rocky III' has triggered a broader discussion on the rising, yet often hidden, prevalence of eating disorders among men. Experts warn that societal pressures for muscularity and 'perfection' are driving a dangerous trend, particularly among adolescents, leading to severe physical consequences like cardiac arrest and organ damage.
Sylvester Stallone’s recent admission of suffering from bulimia while preparing for 'Rambo' and 'Rocky III' has sparked a broader conversation about the rising prevalence of eating disorders among men. While Stallone described his extreme dieting and steroid use as a 'body-worship' obsession, experts warn that societal pressures for muscularity are driving a hidden epidemic. The disclosure, part of his new memoir 'The Steps,' underscores the severe physical toll of such practices, including heart damage and electrolyte imbalances, and highlights the stigma that prevents many men from seeking help.
Sylvester Stallone has released his memoir, 'The Steps,' detailing his impoverished years in New York City before 'Rocky' succeeded. He recounts eating raw eggs, working at a deli, and a brief jail stint at 'The Tombs.' In recent interviews, he expressed doubt that he could achieve similar success in today's Hollywood, citing changes in acting styles and subject matter.
Sylvester Stallone stated during a recent interview that he would struggle to achieve success in today's film industry, citing a fundamental shift in acting styles and subject matter. He suggested that even casting the 1972 classic 'The Godfather' would be impossible now. The 80-year-old actor also discussed his upcoming memoir, 'The Steps,' and joked that he would have worked with horses if 'Rocky' had failed in 1976.
Sylvester Stallone has revealed that Henry Winkler provided crucial support when he arrived in Los Angeles with very little money. According to Yahoo Entertainment, Stallone described Winkler's assistance as a 'godsend' during a difficult period in his early career. The two actors became friends while filming 'The Lords of Flatbush' and maintained a bond despite their different backgrounds. Stallone credits Winkler with helping him and his first wife find affordable lodging, a detail previously noted in his new memoir. This revelation highlights the importance of personal connections in navigating the challenges of early Hollywood life.
Sylvester Stallone has released his new memoir, 'The Steps,' and used a press tour to disclose severe health struggles, including bulimia, steroid use, and anxiety, while preparing for his iconic action roles.
Sylvester Stallone revealed in his new memoir that Henry Winkler helped him and his first wife find affordable lodging when they arrived in Los Angeles with very little money. The two actors became friends while filming 'The Lords of Flatbush' and maintained a bond despite their different backgrounds. Stallone credits Winkler with providing crucial support during a difficult period in his career.
Sylvester Stallone, 80, released his memoir 'The Steps' on September 29, detailing a childhood marked by parental neglect and abuse. He recounts how this trauma fueled his determination to write and star in 'Rocky' despite financial ruin. The book also covers his recent struggles with anxiety, the death of his son Sage, and his reconciliation with wife Jennifer Flavin.
Sylvester Stallone has disclosed that he suffered from bulimia and used steroids while preparing for 'Rocky' and 'Rambo,' reaching a dangerously low 2.6% body fat. In his new memoir, 'The Steps,' the 80-year-old actor also addresses long-term anxiety and his late realization of deep romantic love.
Paramount+ released the official trailer for the fourth season of Tulsa King, premiering October 16. Sylvester Stallone's character, Dwight Manfredi, vows to reclaim his lost empire after facing personal loss and new enemies. The season introduces Gretchen Mol as a Tulsa politician and features a full cast including Martin Starr and Frank Grillo. Terence Winter serves as head writer, while production is overseen by 101 Studios without a traditional showrunner.
Sylvester Stallone, 80, has released his memoir 'The Steps' and is promoting the biopic 'I Play Rocky,' both of which detail his difficult upbringing, struggle to make 'Rocky,' and recent emotional reckoning. In a New York Times interview, Stallone admitted he only discovered 'true love' at 70 and is now living in 'borrowed time' after insurance companies pegged his life expectancy at 78. He discussed his 2022 separation from wife Jennifer Flavin, which he attributed to suppressed grief over the 2012 death of his son Sage. While CBS News highlights his early poverty and refusal to sell the 'Rocky' script, Page Six focuses on his traumatic childhood, including time in a juvenile detention facility and his mother's refusal to attend his 1977 Oscar ceremony. Stallone credits Flavin with keeping him alive and acknowledges his own failures as a parent, stating he lacks the capacity for self-sacrifice that his wife possesses.
Paramount+ released the official trailer for Tulsa King Season 4, premiering October 16, 2026. The footage reveals that Sylvester Stallone's character, Dwight Manfredi, has lost his entire criminal empire, including his casino and distillery. Showrunner Terence Winter confirms that Dwight's enemies are targeting his businesses, while new cast members including Gretchen Mol and Elijah Everett introduce fresh political and criminal threats. Stallone describes the season as featuring a 'dangerous' and 'unpredictable' new villain, marking a significant escalation in the series' conflict between Tulsa and New York mob factions.
Paramount+ released the official trailer and confirmed the October 16, 2026, premiere date for Tulsa King Season 4. The footage depicts Sylvester Stallone's character, Dwight Manfredi, losing his business empire and vowing to reclaim it. New cast member Gretchen Mol joins as a series regular, and the season explores themes of loyalty and ambition amid political corruption.