Tulsa King's casting agent resigns after accusing star of insulting extras

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Updated, 7:54 a.m.: Director Craig Zisk He told TMZ That no insults were directed at the extras in the group Tulsa King, but he also said that casting director Rose Locke brought in older background actors who were supposed to be in their 20s and 30s for a scene in a bar. He also said that Sylvester Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, was present during filming and that the star never said anything about wanting to have “pretty girls” around him.

When Zisk asked for photos of the extras' heads, he claimed Locke said she didn't work that way and quit after an hour.

Deadline has reached out to Zisk representatives for further comment.

Previously, April 8: She left an Atlanta-based casting company Tulsa King Following allegations that Sylvester Stallone and a director disparaged some background actors who were working on the Paramount+ drama.

Rose Lock's choice for Atlanta He was hired to find 18-year-old actors The second season of Taylor Sheridan's series has ended. But the working conditions seem to be on Tulsa King It quickly became fodder for the private sector Facebook page for backend actors in atlanta; Stallone and an unnamed director were accused of calling some of the extras “ugly”, “a tub of lard” and “a fat man with a cane”. The recipient of the latter comment apparently later said it “hurt his soul” to hear him described this way while filming.

Stallone then allegedly suggested that the production bring in “pretty young girls to be around” instead.

Rose Locke Casting announced on its website Facebook page on Sunday that she was leaving the show.

“We wanted to send you an update on events here in our casting world. We have chosen to part ways with Tulsa King. We will finish next week and the 12th will be our last day. We send our best wishes to whoever is handling the show. Thank you to all our amazing background artists for your continued support.

In a separate comment shared among background actors on a private Facebook page, Locke urged her clients to reach out if they hear or experience anything on… Tulsa King“Toxic” group. That message, along with complaints about Stallone's behavior, were shared in a tweet on Monday by writer Julie Benson, who has no connection to the Paramount+ drama.

A source close to the series said that they recently became aware of the posts on social media and are looking into the matter, adding that the series is trying to match scenes from last season.

Accusations about behavior Tulsa King It's already making the rounds among other Facebook pages for background actors, like the one he runs Dee Dee McDaniel Simmons of South Carolina.

“Several groups talk about what happened on set Tulsa King “Shooting in Atlanta,” she wrote. “At first I was hoping it was just a bad rumor spread by one person who might have felt some way; but there were countless people who were on set and reported what they saw, how they were treated, etc. Unfortunately, Sly Stallone and his crew made things worse.” Miserable for the background artists, and many said the set was completely unprofessional and a complete mess. Even though I have not personally worked with Rose Locke & CL Casting… I have great respect for them for withdrawing from the project and finding their own background artists.

Tulsa King The film follows New York mafia boss Dwight “General” Manfredi (Stallone), just after being released from prison after 25 years, and is unceremoniously banished by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a crew of unlikely characters to help him create a new criminal empire in a place that to him might be another planet.

Sheridan is the creator/executive producer. The series is also executive produced by Craig Zisk, who serves as producing director for season two, Terrence Winter, Stallone, David C. Glaser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hotkin, Braden Aftergood, and Keith Cox. Tulsa King Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.