Article Key Takeaways:
– Sylvester Stallone approaches Taylor Sheridan with a Rambo sequel, leading to Tulsa King
– Yellowstone’s success raises industry intrigue in the neo-Western genre
– Sheridan remains focused on storytelling quality, not viewer numbers
– Stallone’s stamina keeps him vital in acting even at 78
– Tulsa King series showcases a different facet of Stallone’s talents
Here comes Sylvester Stallone Again
Does Sylvester Stallone, at an impressive 78, need any further introduction? Not likely. His muscles are formidable, and his persona in roles such as Rambo and Rocky remains more virile than many men half his age. But beyond his action-packed roles lays an expansive career, ripe for exploration. Most recently, Stallone demonstrated his raw toughness mixed with sharp wit in the crime-comedy series, Tulsa King.
Meeting of Titans: Sheridan and Stallone
How did Stallone come to feature in the rib-tickling Tulsa King? It seems his initial meeting with the brain behind Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan, initially set their collaboration in motion. At a press roundtable in 2022, Stallone shared how he met Sheridan over a Rambo sequel, an idea that subsequently morphed into Tulsa King.
At the time, Sheridan was busy working on Sicario. Stallone said, “I was just getting lazy and wanted him to write the screenplay for Rambo.” Although the Rambo sequel didn’t pan out, the creative synergy between the two didn’t wane. As Sheridan climbed the heights of success with Yellowstone, Stallone followed suit, reprising his iconic role as Vietnam veteran John Rambo in 2019’s Rambo: Last Blood.
Sheridan Riding the Wave of Yellowstone’s Success
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to send shockwaves through the TV industry, look no further than the ground-breaking success of Yellowstone, a beacon in the neo-Western drama genre. The phenomenal popularity of the show has led to a flurry of studios and production companies aligning with the genre.
In a sit-down with Variety, Sheridan reflected on the sudden industry focus on the genre. “So I don’t know that it’s flattering, because I don’t think they’re doing it because Yellowstone is good — They’re doing it because 15 million people watch it.”
Yellowstone’s narrative strength has firmly etched it into the TV landscape, with its final season eagerly awaited in November 2024.
Sheridan finally Collaborates with Stallone
Despite never working on a Rambo project, Sheridan’s desire to join forces with Stallone remained strong. It is this tenacity that eventually gave birth to the Sheridan-Stallone collaboration on Tulsa King. The fusion of Sheridan’s narrative wizardry and Stallone’s fighting spirit rocketed Tulsa King right into fans’ hearts.
TV enthusiasts can look forward to the second half of Yellowstone’s fifth season, available November 10, 2024. Meanwhile, you can catch Rambo, Yellowstone, and Tulsa King on individual respective streaming platforms, Max and Peacock+, further fueling the affinity for the neo-Western genre.
Born in the Rambo-era and proving his metal in Tulsa King, Stallone’s journey paints a versatile and inspiring portrait of an actor unfazed by time. His symbiotic partnership with Sheridan has shown that new frontiers in entertainment are within grasp, even for veterans.
