SAG-AFTRA has responded to the allegations that “Tulsa King” star Sylvester Stallone created a “poisonous atmosphere” for background actors on the Atlanta set of the Paramount+ collection.
“There isn’t any room on any set for disparaging feedback to background actors or any performers,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson mentioned in an announcement. “Although we’ve not been contacted instantly in regards to the incident on set of ‘Tulsa King’ in Atlanta, SAG-AFTRA is dedicated to the protection and properly being of solid members on all productions.”
The assertion additionally famous that SAG-AFTRA’s “TV/theatrical agreements don’t cowl background actors in Atlanta,” however the union is “right here to help with steerage if requested.”
A supply near manufacturing says that the matter has been addressed on set by division heads, with an emphasis being placed on the necessity for a respectful office. Stallone hasn’t commented, and a Paramount spokesperson didn’t reply to Selection‘s request for remark in regards to the assertion from SAG-AFTRA.
On Monday, TV author Julie Benson, who isn’t affiliated with “Tulsa King,” posted screenshots on X/Twitter and wrote: “Obtained this disturbing information from my Atlanta pal who’s background on Tulsa King this wk. Casting agent stop as a result of she was so disgusted. My pal is feeling anxious about working now.@TheSlyStallone what do it’s a must to say for your self, sir? Past dissatisfied, I’m furious.”
One screenshot contained a Fb submit with a blurred consumer identify that said, “Whereas engaged on TK this week Sylvester Stallone was noticed calling the director over and saying ‘what the F* is up with these F**** ugly background [actors].’ He and the director proceeded to name sure folks horrible names and laughed at them. ‘Tub of lard,’ ‘fats man with cane’ and was making enjoyable of their weight and handicaps. Sly mentioned, ‘Usher in fairly younger ladies to be round me.’”
The opposite screenshot featured what seemed to be an electronic mail message from Rose Locke, a casting director on “Tulsa King,” who wrote that she had visited the set after being “knowledgeable of sure issues.” She in the end resigned as a result of it was a “clear poisonous atmosphere that I used to be not comfy placing myself or background artists in.”
“Tulsa King,” which was created by “Yellowstone” showrunner Taylor Sheridan, is at the moment filming its second season in Atlanta. Season 1 of “Tulsa King,” which premiered in November 2022, was filmed in Oklahoma the place the present is about.
