Stunt Coordinator Freddie Poole Nominated for Emmy for "Tulsa King" Action Sequences

Freddie Poole, who has served as Sylvester Stallone's stunt double for the past 13 years, is once again nominated for an Emmy for his work as the stunt coordinator on the second season of the Paramount+ series "Tulsa King." Poole first worked with Stallone in 2012 as a second unit double for the film "Bullet to the Head," and their collaboration has only grown stronger over the years.

For the second season of "Tulsa King," Poole worked closely with the show's cast, lead writer Terence Winter, and his entire stunt team to expand the world established in the first season. This included the introduction of the character Bigfoot, played by seasoned professional wrestler Mike "Cash Flo" Walden. Poole directed a memorable fight scene featuring Bigfoot that took two full days to shoot, with the wrestler performing all of his own stunts.

Poole's attention to detail and collaborative approach have been crucial to the success of the action sequences in "Tulsa King." He worked closely with the props, special effects, and set design departments to ensure that everything was safe and accurate. The cast also received individual attention during rehearsals to learn their choreography, and Poole worked closely with the cinematographers to capture the action effectively.

As "Tulsa King" prepares to premiere its third season on September 21st, Poole promises that the action will be "even bigger and better than anything we did in the previous two seasons." With new cast members such as Robert Patrick, James Russo, and Samuel L. Jackson joining the show, Poole is excited for audiences to see what the team has in store.