‘Tulsa King’: 26 Crew Members, Including Sylvester Stallone’s Stunt Double, Abruptly Replaced On Eve Of Season 4 Shoot

Exclusive: Before it was revealed that Taylor Sheridan was jumping ship to NBCUniversal and Paramount was preparing to layoff 1,000 staffers, several crew members on Sheridan’s Paramount+ drama Tulsa King experienced their own level of shock and awe when it came time to address their future with the company.

Deadline understands that 26 crew members of Tulsa King‘s 600-member crew were asked not to return for Season 4, which is expected to resume production in a week. Most, if not all, are expected to be replaced.

Those affected worked in sound, camera operating, stunts, rigging, transportation, the production office, extras casting, hair, photography and stunts. They were led to believe they would have a job in the new season after the series was earmarked for a two-year renewal when series star and executive producer Sylvester Stallone closed a new deal in 2024.

Instead, they learned within a few weeks of production starting,…