We All Know Sylvester Stallone Loves Rambo-Style Action Scenes, But He Told Me Why Tulsa King Is ‘The Best Of Two Worlds’

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Most Hollywood actors dream of playing a character people will remember forever, and Sylvester Stallone is achieving that for the third time with his role as Dwight “The General” Manfredi in *Tulsa King*. While this new character seems very different from his famous roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, Stallone believes it perfectly blends elements of both.

Before the third season of *Tulsa King* arrives in 2025, TopMob had a conversation with Sylvester Stallone. I asked him what it was like returning to the role of Dwight regularly, compared to revisiting his iconic characters Rocky and Rambo. Here’s what he shared with me:

Playing Rocky was a really laid-back experience for me – I felt very comfortable in the role. Rambo, on the other hand, is incredibly demanding. Since the character doesn’t talk much, it requires a lot of physical acting, which is exhausting. With [Tulsa King], I’ve finally found the perfect balance. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and it really shows who I am as a performer.

Let’s set aside the idea that Stallone’s real-life actions are as extreme as Dwight’s. Instead, Dwight embodies the toughness and intensity of Rambo, but he’s much more composed – even Rocky Balboa would probably be impressed. Unless, of course, Rocky tries to betray Dwight, like he might with someone like Vincent Piazza’s character.

Sylvester Stallone explained how the character Dwight reflects both his own personality and elements from roles he’s played before, stating:

I’m known for my dry wit and I definitely let it show. I also have a bit of a tough, assertive streak. All of that really comes through in this character, and it’s fantastic.

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I always remember Stallone saying action heroes shouldn’t do a lot of talking – it makes total sense considering *Rambo*. But even though *Tulsa King* isn’t a movie, that rule just doesn’t fit Dwight Manfredi, does it? He *needs* to talk! Seriously, how would we get all that fascinating background info and hear about things like ‘crossing the Rubicon’ if he kept quiet?

It’s common for film actors moving to TV to choose roles very different from what audiences expect – and it doesn’t always work. But that’s not the situation with *Tulsa King*, which is a real success. I’m eagerly anticipating Season 3 and seeing how this series, produced by Taylor Sheridan, continues to grow.

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The third season of *Tulsa King* is now available on Paramount+! New episodes will be released every Sunday.

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2025-09-21 21:27