What happened to the Tulsa King crew members?

Paramount has let go 26 crew members from the hit drama Tulsa King, including an Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator, just weeks before the start of Season 4 production.

Who is Sylvester Stallone?

Sylvester Stallone is the star and executive producer of the Tulsa King series, and the 79-year-old actor had a long-standing relationship with one of the dismissed crew members, Freddie Poole, who was his stunt double.

How did the Tulsa King crew members react to the dismissals?

The sudden job losses have shocked the Atlanta film community, with one crew member, Chad Gregory, who was Stallone's stand-in, saying he had never seen such "turnover" on a show he had worked on for multiple seasons.

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Paramount Cuts 26 Tulsa King Crew Members Ahead of Season 4

31 Oct, 2025

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Summary

26 out of 600 Tulsa King crew members let go before Season 4
Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator Freddie Poole among those dismissed
Crew members learned of job losses just weeks before production start

Paramount Cuts 26 Tulsa King Crew Members Ahead of Season 4

In a surprising move, Paramount has let go 26 crew members from the hit drama Tulsa King, just a week before the start of Season 4 production. The affected crew members worked in various departments, including sound, camera, stunts, rigging, and more.

Among those dismissed was Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator Freddie Poole, who had been with the show's star Sylvester Stallone for 14 years. Poole was told by the production company, 101 Studios, that he was being let go for "creative reasons" and was offered a new role as a photo double, which he declined.