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Paramount+ has renewed Tulsa King for a fifth season ahead of its fourth season premiere. Production has moved from Atlanta to New York to explore the protagonist's mafia roots.
Paramount+ has renewed the Sylvester Stallone-led series Tulsa King for a fifth season. The announcement comes ahead of the show’s fourth season premiere, which is scheduled for October 16. Production for the new season has already begun in New York, marking a significant shift from the show’s previous filming location in Atlanta.
The move to New York is driven by the Season 5 storyline, which will explore the mafia roots of the main character, Dwight “The General” Manfredi, played by Sylvester Stallone. According to Deadline, the relocation replaces Atlanta as the primary production base.
Drew Brown, EVP of Physical Production at Paramount Television Studios, addressed the change in a statement. “We are thrilled to bring fans even more of this incredible series, and to be shooting the next season of Tulsa King in New York, where Dwight Manfredi’s story will continue to evolve,” Brown said. “We’re proud of the work we’ve done in Georgia, and it remains an important venue for us.”
Hope Knight, President, CEO and Commissioner of Empire State Development, welcomed the production to the state. “We’re excited to welcome the cast and crew of Tulsa King to New York State for its fifth season,” Knight said. “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York has built an unmatched home for film and television—world-class talent, iconic locations, and a Film Tax Credit Program that delivers real jobs and investment for New Yorkers.”
The renewal brings changes to the ensemble cast. Scarlet Rose Stallone, who plays Spencer, has been promoted to series regular for Season 5. Additionally, four new actors have joined the main cast as series regulars: Erik Palladino, Glenn Fleshler, Anthony Skordi, and Nickola Shreli. Descriptions for their new characters remain under wraps.
Garrett Hedlund, who plays Mitch Keller, confirmed his involvement in the New York production during an interview with ScreenRant. Hedlund expressed enthusiasm for the location change, noting it allows the show to “reinvigorate” its formula. “He gets to be a kid in the candy shop, and a kid in the playground all at the same time,” Hedlund said, referring to head writer Terence Winter’s familiarity with the New York setting. “This is his world, so I look forward to reading each episode, because it certainly feels like not a lot of shows get the chance to completely geographically relocate, but move even closer to the soul and the gist of what the show always kind of was.”
Season 4, which premieres on October 16, continues the story of Dwight Manfredi as he attempts to legitimize his criminal empire in Tulsa. The season features new cast members, including Gretchen Mol as Tulsa politician Amanda Clark. Kevin Pollak returns as FBI Special Agent Musso, a character who became a significant antagonist in Season 3.
At the PaleyFest NY event on October 10, Sylvester Stallone and Terence Winter accepted a PaleyFest Award for the series. During the panel, Winter discussed the thematic elements of the new season. “Where do you go when you're on top, there's always someone who's gonna want to knock you down,” Winter said. Stallone added, “this year tops it all… this is it.”
The renewal of Tulsa King for a fifth season underscores the continued popularity of the Paramount+ original series. The strategic move to New York aligns the production location with the narrative focus on the protagonist's origins, potentially offering a new dynamic for the crime drama. While Stallone has reportedly indicated plans to conclude the series with a sixth season, the fifth season’s relocation and cast expansions signal a significant evolution in the show's structure and setting.
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