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Sylvester Stallone Confirms Why Tulsa King Killed Two Characters
Sylvester Stallone explains why Dwight Manfredi's character deaths in Tulsa King Season 4 were necessary for the story.
In brief
Sylvester Stallone explains why Dwight Manfredi's character deaths in Tulsa King Season 4 were necessary for the story. Sylvester Stallone says killing off two major characters in Tulsa King Season 4 creates necessary conflict for Dwight Manfredi's story. Originally reported by Collider.
Sylvester Stallone on character deaths
Sylvester Stallone explains why two major characters died in Tulsa King Season 4 to create necessary conflict for Dwight Manfredi's story.
“I'd gone as far as I could with him.”
Dwight's character deaths
Sylvester Stallone says killing Thresher (Neal McDonough) and another character was necessary to create new enemies for Dwight Manfredi.
“I'd gone as far as I could with him.”
The Game of Thrones Syndrome
Sylvester Stallone describes the 'Game of Thrones Syndrome' where characters must disappear to create dramatic tension in Tulsa King.
“It's like, 'What?' It takes your breath away.”
Dwight's future
Sylvester Stallone says Dwight Manfredi will have a good finale where he takes care of his family and finds purpose.
“I believe that he has a good finale.”
Frisco King spin-off
Sylvester Stallone will appear in two and a half episodes of the Tulsa King spin-off Frisco King next year.
“I am in two and a half episodes.”
I Play Rocky
Sylvester Stallone says his biopic I Play Rocky made him feel like he was living an American dream.
“It's very life-affirmative.”
Dwight's philosophical side
Sylvester Stallone says Dwight Manfredi has developed into a philosophical villain who sees the goodness in people.
“He really is pro-life.”
Dwight's family
Sylvester Stallone says Dwight Manfredi's family will be central to Season 5 of Tulsa King.
“This is gonna be very, very important.”
Sylvester Stallone on AI
Sylvester Stallone says Dwight Manfredi will face AI technology as a new threat in Season 4.
“from AI technology”
Sylvester Stallone on Season 4
Sylvester Stallone says the first three episodes of Tulsa King Season 4 are fantastic and the character deaths add dramatic tension.
“The first three episodes are really good.”
Sylvester Stallone on Dwight's ending
Sylvester Stallone says Dwight Manfredi will end Season 4 with a good story where he takes care of his family.
“I think that if you're smart, you can do that.”
Sylvester Stallone on Frisco King
Sylvester Stallone says he will work with Samuel L. Jackson on the Frisco King spin-off next year.
“You better be on your game.”
Sylvester Stallone on I Play Rocky
Sylvester Stallone says his biopic I Play Rocky made him feel like he was living an American dream.
“It's very life-affirmative.”
Sylvester Stallone on character replacements
Sylvester Stallone says he can't replace characters like Bigfoot or Bodhi because they're too unique.
“I can't replace Bigfoot.”
Sylvester Stallone on Season 5
Sylvester Stallone says Season 5 of Tulsa King will focus on Dwight Manfredi's family and their relationship.
“This is gonna be very, very important.”
Sylvester Stallone on Dwight's philosophy
Sylvester Stallone says Dwight Manfredi has developed into a philosophical villain who sees the goodness in people.
“He really is pro-life.”
The short version
Sylvester Stallone says killing off two major characters in Tulsa King Season 4 creates necessary conflict for Dwight Manfredi's story.
