Sylvester Stallone Saves Tulsa King Co-Star Frank Grillo from Dramatic Exit

In a surprising turn of events, Tulsa King fans were nearly forced to say goodbye to Frank Grillo's character, Bill Bevilaqua, after he was taken into federal custody midway through season 3. Grillo, 60, had even prepared to make his final two appearances as a "swan song" for the show.

However, Grillo's fate took an unexpected twist when Sylvester Stallone, who stars as the lead character Dwight Manfredi, stepped in and convinced Grillo to stay. Stallone, who Grillo describes as a close friend and mentor, made it clear that Bevilaqua was not going anywhere. As a result, Grillo is now set to return for Tulsa King's upcoming fourth season.

Grillo and Stallone have developed a strong bond through their work on the show, with Grillo describing Stallone as both a legendary actor who shaped his career and a peer he can bounce ideas off of. The two have even taken to leaving video messages for each other, as they never know when it might be the last time they speak.

As Tulsa King gears up for its next chapter, Grillo is eager to see his character get "a little revenge," though he cautions that revenge can sometimes "get the best of someone." Fans of the show will have to wait and see how Bevilaqua's story unfolds in the upcoming season.