‘Tulsa King’ Eyes move to New York as Season 5’s Writers’ Room opens
“Tulsa King” will be on its way for a potential fifth season.
Variety has learned from sources that a writers’ room for Season 5 is now open, while Season 4 of the Sylvester Stallone-led Paramount+ show recently wrapped production. But while the show has been shot largely in Atlanta for its entire run, there are plans to move production to New York for the next season.
Sources say the decision is driven by both budgetary and storyline considerations. New York has increased its film tax incentive program twice in the past three years under Gov. Kathy Hochul. It now stands at $800 million annually as New York tries to compete with expanded stimulus measures in New Jersey and other states. New York also now offers a 30% rebate, similar to Georgia’s credit, and up to 40% for companies investing at least $100 million. The state has also expanded coverage for above-the-line costs.
As for the story, Stallone’s character Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi is originally from New York before being exiled to the titular city of Oklahoma by his mafia associates. While the events of season 4 remain to be seen, it would lead to Dwight eventually returning home to face old enemies, etc.
However, it should be noted that a Season 5 pickup has yet to be made official. But given the show’s popularity, this is more than likely.
The show’s Atlanta crew employs about 250 people, many of whom have been with the production since the beginning. There have also been behind-the-scenes issues with the show in the past, including the firing of more than two dozen crew members going into Season 4 under the leadership of 101 Studios director Scott Stone, who has become the series’ de facto showrunner rather than an actual showrunner.
Season 3 of “Tulsa King” aired between September and November 2025. The fourth season was announced prior to that season’s premiere. At the time of publication, a season 4 premiere date has not yet been set.
It’s one of several Taylor Sheridan series currently on the Paramount+ slate, along with shows like “Landman,” “Lioness,” “The Madison,” “Dutton Ranch” and “Mayor of Kingstown.”
Along with Stallone, the cast for season 3 included: Martin Starr, Jay Will, Annabella Sciorra, Neal McDonough, Robert Patrick, Beau Knapp, Bella Heathcote, Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley Harrington, Mike “Cash Flo” Walden, Kevin Pollak, Vincent Piazza, Frank Grillo, Michael Beach, James Russo, with Garrett Hedlund and Dana Delany.
Samuel L. Jackson also appeared in multiple episodes of season 3 as Russell Lee Washington, Jr. The character was introduced as a known hitman who was in prison with Dwight. He now helms his own spinoff series, “Frisco King.”
“Tulsa King” is executive produced by Sheridan, Stallone, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Jim McKay, Sheri Elwood, Ildy Modrovich and Keith Cox. Terence Winter was head writer and executive producer on season 4. The show is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios are producing.
Gene Maddaus contributed to this report.
