Tulsa King Replaces 26 Crew Members Before Season 4 Filming
The production of the television series “Tulsa King” is experiencing significant changes just before the start of its fourth season. A total of 26 crew members have been replaced, including vital personnel from various departments.
Tulsa King Crew Restructuring Details
The crew shakeup comes as filming is set to commence within a week. Affected departments include:
- Sound
- Camera Operations
- Stunts
- Rigging
- Transportation
- Production Office
- Extras Casting
- Hair
- Photography
Sylvester Stallone’s longtime stunt double, Freddie Poole, was among those not returning. Poole expressed his disappointment over the situation, noting the challenges faced by the Atlanta film community. He said, “I’ve been in this business for 30 years and I’ve never seen this kind of turnover.”
Impact on Long-Time Crew Members
Another notable departure is Chad Gregory, who served as Stallone’s stand-in for all three past seasons. Gregory discovered his dismissal through a friend who mentioned that his role had been listed at a higher hourly rate.
Context of the Changes
This crew turnover follows a major deal accepted by the executive producer with NBCUniversal, involving a billion-dollar contract. It comes shortly after Paramount announced layoffs affecting 1,000 staff members. Sources indicate that the departures do not relate to Paramount’s budget cuts and that the crew members likely did not have contracts for the upcoming season.
Changes in Show Leadership
Tulsa King’s fourth season is set to bring further changes with Terence Winter returning as executive producer and head writer. Winter was originally an EP and showrunner for the first season but had stepped down after that. He resumed his role for Season 2 and has not been involved since Season 3.
The series, created by Taylor Sheridan, is available for streaming on Paramount+. As it prepares for production, the focus will be on maintaining quality while navigating the recent upheavals among its crew.
