Sylvester Stallone rises again with streaming success
Talk of Sylvester Stallone ending his career was already circulating in the late 90s. For nearly ten years, the star struggled to find a new niche in Hollywood, and when he did act in something, the film turned out to be a spectacular flop. Now, he is once again one of the highest-paid actors.
Just two to three years ago, Sylvester Stallone seemed to be enjoying a well-deserved retirement. His boxing journey with Rocky Balboa had ended, and Rambo had spilt his last blood. The "Expendables" were still around, but the series' fourth instalment was a painful birth, with the legendary cast from the first three parts thinned out. When the film finally hit cinemas, it turned out that Stallone only appeared in a supporting role in just a few scenes.
However, Stallone did not give up. He likely remembered that he was in an even deeper slump in the late 90s, during which, after the failure of films like "Get Carter" and "Driven," he disappeared from the movie screens for several years. Lacking other offers, he played supporting roles in the French production "Taxi 3" and the children's film "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over."
Sylvester Stallone's star shone brightly again two years ago thanks to the film "Samaritan" and the series "Tulsa King." The actor has found his footing in the new space streaming platforms offer. His role in the Paramount+ series (SkyShowtime in Poland) was proclaimed the third role of a lifetime in the Hollywood legend's acting career.
From the beginning, Stallone immediately demonstrates that his role as mob boss Dwight 'The General' Manfredi is tailor-made for him, marking one of the standout performances of his career. It's a fitting highlight in his acting journey. As a critic from Collider notes, the enjoyment of watching Dwight and his crew outmanoeuvre everyone in both Tulsa and Brooklyn keeps the story fresh and engaging, ensuring it doesn’t become tiresome or predictable anytime soon.
This week, it was announced that the series "Tulsa King" will continue to develop, and at least two more seasons will be produced. This is not surprising, given that on the premiere day of a new episode, the series is watched by 2 million viewers worldwide, and the second season saw nearly a 10-percent increase in viewership compared to the first. Stallone's salary is also rising. For one episode from the first series, he earned £615,000; from the second, £1,230,000. With the next series, the rate will certainly exceed £1,640,000.
