Sylvester Stallone returns in the darkest and most dangerous season of Taylor Sheridan’s modern mafia series
After leaving audiences breathless with the explosive Season 2 finale—where Dwight “The General” Manfredi was kidnapped by a shadowy group of mercenaries—Taylor Sheridan’s acclaimed series Tulsa King returns for a pivotal third chapter: darker, more dangerous, and deeper than ever before.
🔥 A brutal reckoning in the underworld of Tulsa
No longer a banished mobster building an empire in exile, Dwight now faces powerful enemies rising from the shadows of his past. Fragile alliances forged in the first two seasons begin to crumble. Loyalties are tested. Trust becomes a liability.
“Power built in exile now faces its reckoning” – the tagline for Season 3 is not just a warning, but a declaration of war: there will be no room for mercy.
🎥 The return of familiar faces – and new additions fans can’t wait to meet
Sylvester Stallone reprises his role as Dwight with undiminished intensity, while returning cast members like Martin Starr (Bodhi), Jay Will (Tyson), and Dana Delany (Margaret) continue to anchor the emotional core of the show.
Joining the chaos this season are several high-profile additions:
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Robert Patrick plays Jeremiah Dunmire – a luxury whiskey kingpin who may be an ally… or a mortal enemy.
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Beau Knapp (Seven Seconds) stars as Jeremiah’s son, an ambitious and unpredictable player.
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Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her) portrays Cleo – a sharp, enigmatic heiress with her own agenda.
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James Russo takes on the role of Ray “Quiet” Renzetti – a New York mob boss with old scores to settle.
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Most notably, Kevin Pollak joins as FBI Agent Musso – a man who once suffered public humiliation at Dwight’s hands and now returns for revenge.
And the biggest surprise: Samuel L. Jackson was spotted on set in Tulsa with a suave mafia look. While still unofficial, sources suggest he plays Russell Lee Washington Jr., a pivotal character in the upcoming NOLA King spinoff.
🎬 A bold new direction behind the camera
This season also marks a major shift behind the scenes. Dave Erickson, co-creator of Fear the Walking Dead, steps in as the new showrunner, replacing Terence Winter. This move is expected to steer Tulsa King into a more psychologically complex and politically charged narrative.
Director Jim McKay helms the season’s first episode, promising a cinematic atmosphere filled with tension—aligned with Paramount+’s ambition to expand Tulsa King into a full-fledged mafia universe alongside Yellowstone.
🎯 Release date & expectations
Tulsa King Season 3 is currently filming in Oklahoma and Atlanta, with a release window set for Fall 2025, in keeping with the franchise’s previous schedule.
Under Sheridan’s guidance, and with a cast blending old and new power players, Season 3 isn’t just a continuation—it’s a reinvention. Dwight Manfredi will be forced to confront not just his enemies, but the truth about himself… and the sins he can no longer bury.
Here’s the official Season 3 trailer for Tulsa King:
📺 Tulsa King Season 3
🎞️ Expected Release: Late 2025
📝 Distributor: Paramount+
👤 Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Robert Patrick, Bella Heathcote, Samuel L. Jackson…
🎬 Showrunner: Dave Erickson
📍 Filming Locations: Oklahoma & Atlanta
