We've talked about this elsewhere, but Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) is producing a scripted drama for the Paramount network called The Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone.

The story is about an older gangster who served time to protect mafia bosses then relocates to Tulsa after prison and starts his own mob crew. Filming has been taking place in OKC and Tulsa. Stallone has been sighted at Penn Square Mall and other places around the state.

Just saw that they will be filming at this empty saloon at 4120 Newcastle Road. Permit is for a new sign to be placed on the building throughout filming.


Tulsa King Film Site //// Not for Public Use ///Temporary Sign to be there until September for Filming Purposes only Business is not going to be open for business .

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lots of this show is also being shot at the Praire Surf Studios ..

https://www.poncacitynow.com/paramount-plus-series-starring-sylvester-stallone-will-film-in-tulsa-oklahoma-city/

Been getting a lot of casting e-mails for extras for this show. I've submitted for a few, but haven't been selected. Not too surprised as I'm not a looker, but I thought at least I could be a Seedy Strip Club Patron :lol2:

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Been getting a lot of casting e-mails for extras for this show. I've submitted for a few, but haven't been selected. Not too surprised as I'm not a looker, but I thought at least I could be a Seedy Strip Club Patron :lol2:

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Been getting a lot of casting e-mails for extras for this show. I've submitted for a few, but haven't been selected. Not too surprised as I'm not a looker, but I thought at least I could be a Seedy Strip Club Patron :lol2:

They filmed that scene at Fancy's in Valley Brook on Tuesday.

That Whiskey Barrel Saloon shut down for good during the earliest days of the pandemic, but has since hosted two major shoots. Before being used for “Tulsa King” it was a location for “American Underdog - the Kurt Warner Story.” They shot there for more than a week.

They filmed that scene at Fancy's in Valley Brook on Tuesday.

With only modest shame I will cop to visiting that joint in my early 20s. Suffice to say it is an ironically named establishment.

I think it’ll be left up to states and with many states deciding to protect abortion you may see the film industry opt for those states instead. I’m trying to keep this non political as possible to not get these posts deleted but there’s several other bills Oklahoma has passed that are just insane.

I understand they have passed 'filming industry' bills that are very competitive.

I don’t think it’s that simple. If that’s the case they would be based out of Oklahoma. It’s much cheaper to run a company out of Oklahoma versus Los Angeles.

I think that falls into infrastructure and of course there's a lot history and sentimentality towards Hollywood. You're not going to uproot all of that a ton. That said, they do shoot where it's cheaper and, of course, we're seeing more things come to Oklahoma now because we're making it cheaper, so I dunno if your argument here really holds water.

Regarding the overall trend, I'm not knowledgeable of the business of running a production company or anything, but as a rando layman on the internet (which I think most of us should admit to being) I presume the bigwigs in charge of the money are generally going to be more interested in the financial aspect than the political one. Maybe the stars and directors have a preference, but if it comes down to whether they're working in a red state or not working they'll probably choose to work.

I think that falls into infrastructure and of course there's a lot history and sentimentality towards Hollywood. You're not going to uproot all of that a ton. That said, they do shoot where it's cheaper and, of course, we're seeing more things come to Oklahoma now because we're making it cheaper, so I dunno if your argument here really holds water.

Regarding the overall trend, I'm not knowledgeable of the business of running a production company or anything, but as a rando layman on the internet (which I think most of us should admit to being) I presume the bigwigs in charge of the money are generally going to be more interested in the financial aspect than the political one. Maybe the stars and directors have a preference, but if it comes down to whether they're working in a red state or not working they'll probably choose to work.
These are good points. It’ll be interesting to see what happens.

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Cool shot with Boston Avenue Methodist church in background.

Last night in the FNC great banking hall bar I met an actor who’d just flown in from NYC to shoot a scene in the next couple of days. She couldn’t share details due to an NDA - was even politely cagey about exactly what production she was here to work on - but was obviously excited by the opportunity, and was pretty blown away by FNC.

She was also very bullish on the Oklahoma film industry, based on what she is hearing in her world. This is a working actor who spent years in LA and who has now been working in NYC for the past 7 years, with a ton of credits including a specific scene from The Office that I remember well. It opened my eyes a bit more widely to the economic impact of this production and of film in general; I get the impression she is here for a non-recurring minor role, and for this she was spending close to a week in our city.

Likely there will be many dozens of others like her throughout the course of just this one production; checking out our city, spending money, reporting back to colleagues, friends, family. People who likely would have never seen or known our city otherwise. It’s a really cool thing that’s happening right under our noses.

Love these kind of reports^^^^^

The lady who cuts my hair is a couple of doors away from Cattlemens in the Stockyards.

She recently posted a picture of Stallone in her shop, posing in a pic of her and him. Pretty cool

Anyway, her shop is small and old timey looking, in a way, with Western type decor.

So, I wonder, if maybe he was scouting out her shop for a possible filming location.

I was in Okmulgee Thursday on business and went down a residential street and saw a filming crew in the yard of one the homes. There were several production trailers nearby.

I was in Okmulgee Thursday on business and went down a residential street and saw a filming crew in the yard of one the homes. There were several production trailers nearby.

That would likely be for Reservation Dogs. Season 2 is filming now.

I was in Okmulgee Thursday on business and went down a residential street and saw a filming crew in the yard of one the homes. There were several production trailers nearby.

Tulsa King rolls a pretty big team I think. As in, you’d probably not be describing it as “several.”

Yeah, almost certainly Reservation Dogs. To my very surface level knowledge, Tulsa King did some shoots around Tulsa in the beginning but it seems like since then most of it has been in OKC despite the name. The stuff I get for Reservation Dogs is sticking closer to the Tulsa area.

This is all really cool. Growing up, I can maybe remember 2-3 decent sized productions being filmed here (Twister probably being the biggest). Just off the top of my head, I can make 3-4 major productions being filmed in the state over the last 8-12 months. Those film incentives appear to be paying off.

Yeah, almost certainly Reservation Dogs. To my very surface level knowledge, Tulsa King did some shoots around Tulsa in the beginning but it seems like since then most of it has been in OKC despite the name. The stuff I get for Reservation Dogs is sticking closer to the Tulsa area.

I think they’ve probably spent a total of about a week to a week and a half in both cities so far.

I think they’ve probably spent a total of about a week to a week and a half in both cities so far.

All I have visibility on is casting calls for extras and stand-ins, but based on just that your estimate feels way off. They spent basically all of April shooting in OKC and are continuing in May. There might be stuff going on concurrently in Tulsa. I thought I was getting calls for both locations, but I'm not see any for Tulsa so maybe not. Either way, at best they've spent more than 1.5 weeks in each location and potentially much more in OKC compared to Tulsa.

Not that it matters I guess. I just wanted to establish where my info was coming from and what I was seeing.

I believe they are doing all their soundstage work in OKC at Prairie Surf.

For most productions, the large majority of filming is done on a sound stage. Even the interior scenes that look like location shots are usually sets on an enclosed stage.


As an example, almost all of The Shining was shot inside a sound stage. Productions are masterful in how they fool the eye.

All I have visibility on is casting calls for extras and stand-ins, but based on just that your estimate feels way off. They spent basically all of April shooting in OKC and are continuing in May. There might be stuff going on concurrently in Tulsa. I thought I was getting calls for both locations, but I'm not see any for Tulsa so maybe not. Either way, at best they've spent more than 1.5 weeks in each location and potentially much more in OKC compared to Tulsa.

Not that it matters I guess. I just wanted to establish where my info was coming from and what I was seeing.

that makes sense. I was just basing it on the outdoor filming I’ve seen in both locations.

They are shooting a ton in The Farmer’s Market District. Stallone passed me today in a black Escalade by the flower market. They have completely renovated the gas station on the corner to shoot scenes there as a permanent set.

I believe they are doing all their soundstage work in OKC at Prairie Surf.

For most productions, the large majority of filming is done on a sound stage. Even the interior scenes that look like location shots are usually sets on an enclosed stage.


As an example, almost all of The Shining was shot inside a sound stage. Productions are masterful in how they fool the eye.

I remember a long time ago going on a tour at Universal in California, one quote from the guide stands out to me talking about set construction "We only build what the camera will see". All of The Soprano's interior shots at the family home were done in a studio. There is no footage shot from inside the home. Most of the exterior shots were on location of course.

I remember a long time ago going on a tour at Universal in California, one quote from the guide stands out to me talking about set construction "We only build what the camera will see". All of The Soprano's interior shots at the family home were done in a studio. There is no footage shot from inside the home. Most of the exterior shots were on location of course.

It's a million times more efficient to operate on a sound stage, and as I've said before almost every single interior shot is done on a stage.

First and foremost, light and sound can be completely controlled which results in much fewer takes. Also, it's much easier to rig up the lighting and camera tracks and positions. You can shoot any time of day or night.

Sound stages also have a ton of equipment on hand (rigging, carpentry, a thousand types of lights).


I worked on several movie lots including Paramout for over two years. Once you see how it's done even on big-budget movies, it takes a lot of the illusion out of it.

It's a million times more efficient to operate on a sound stage, and as I've said before almost every single interior shot is done on a stage.

First and foremost, light and sound can be completely controlled which results in much fewer takes. Also, it's much easier to rig up the lighting and camera tracks and positions. You can shoot any time of day or night.

Sound stages also have a ton of equipment on hand (rigging, carpentry, a thousand types of lights).


I worked on several movie lots including Paramout for over two years. Once you see how it's done even on big-budget movies, it takes a lot of the illusion out of it.

they even are now filming outdoor shots indoors .. and the days of the green screen are more and more numbered ..

https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/20/how-the-mandalorian-and-ilm-invisibly-reinvented-film-and-tv-production/

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/vfx/understanding-the-volume-the-technology-thats-changing-vfx-production-198751.html

I drove out on Wilshire north of Yukon the last 3 days. At the Express Ranch Clydesdale barn, there have been a dozen or more white Tulsa County Sheriff vehicles. I saw one with a large 'ATF' on the side. A couple of black limos. This morning when I went out Wilshire was closed from Piedmont Road to Mustang road. a ton of semi trucks, etc along Wilshire. There were police at both closing signs making sure no entry possible. I drove on by the horse barn which was jam packed. Maybe a hundred vehicle, motor homes and big box trucks and semis. There was a lady in her car on the side of the road with a photography sign on her car. I asked her what was going on and she said all she can say was filming, I said due to the Tulsa vehicles it's Tulsa King and she smiled and said she wasn't allowed to say.

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Yes, definitely Tulsa King filming.

Yeah, everyone involved is under an NDA and will therefore be evasive in even identifying what they’re working on to anyone from outside the production. I’ll say this though: I’ve seen quite a few film shoots in town firsthand over the years, and this one rolls deeper than most if not all that I’ve seen. It’s a big production.

I am not saying this has anything to do with anything, but I drive up villa from 23rd to 30th and on the north part of shepherd mall, there were signs for “king street” for catering and other things. As I drive by, I saw a lot of vehicles, multiple big rigs and trailers. Not sure if this has anything to do with this movie, but maybe.

They were filming near 20th and penn today as well.

Premiering November 13 on Paramount+

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/taylor-sheridans-tulsa-king-with-sylvester-stallone-sets-paramount-premiere-date-1235271075/

I love how the article refers to the filming in OKLAHOMA CITY. lol

I love how the article refers to the filming in OKLAHOMA CITY. lol

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I love how the article refers to the filming in OKLAHOMA CITY. lol

it is almost entirely filmed in OKC

it is almost entirely filmed in OKC

I guess "Oklahoma City King" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

I guess "Oklahoma City King" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

the sound stage is in OKC ..

Exteriors in Tulsa; interiors, soundstage and some exteriors in OKC. I won’t deny that “Tulsa King” rolls off the tongue more easily and manages to sound more cool than “Oklahoma City King.” Just happy to have most of the work and economic impact centered here. It’s honestly a win for both cities.

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Not positive but I think they might be shooting the exterior of the Gaylord Building. 4th St is shut down and Penske trucks have been dropping off and picking up equipment. The parking lot at 4th and Broadway is also half roped off and says “reserved parking”. I was walking to my office and noticed from the interior that the front doors windows have been covered with some sort of decorative window wrap.

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Not positive but I think they might be shooting the exterior of the Gaylord Building. 4th St is shut down and Penske trucks have been dropping off and picking up equipment. The parking lot at 4th and Broadway is also half roped off and says “reserved parking”. I was walking to my office and noticed from the interior that the front doors windows have been covered with some sort of decorative window wrap.

That's the Mayo Hotel logo:

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That's the Mayo Hotel logo:

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Good catch Swake!

I just saw it myself, and it is a VERY big production.

Edit: misread.

They've been all over eastern OK county the last week or two filming in old schools and in woods in really random areas.

Filming today next to the Farmer's Market.

It's going to be fun to watch this show when it comes out.

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They are filming out front of the OKC Public Schools building this morning.

Will be fascinating to see how all this fits together once the series comes out.

Were they filming outside of Broadway10 today? I saw production vehicles set up.

Were they filming outside of Broadway10 today? I saw production vehicles set up.

Yes, saw a post where they had some scenes there.

they even are now filming outdoor shots indoors .. and the days of the green screen are more and more numbered ..

https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/20/how-the-mandalorian-and-ilm-invisibly-reinvented-film-and-tv-production/

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/vfx/understanding-the-volume-the-technology-thats-changing-vfx-production-198751.html

I would argue its the next evolution of "green screens". The main reason for green screens(CGI) is very much alive.

I don't know how well this series will do(Sounds like a discount knockoff of Ozark), but its cool that its being filmed in OKC.

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The showrunner and writer Taylor Sheridan is the hottest thing in scripted TV right now.

Mob shows/movies are hugely popular and this is the first series for Sly Stallone.


I would be shocked if this wasn't a hit and picked up for more seasons.

I don't know how well this series will do(Sounds like a discount knockoff of Ozark), but its cool that its being filmed in OKC.

Yeah pretty much everything Taylor Sheridan touches lately catches on fire. There’s always a first for everything but based on his track record I wouldn’t bet against it.

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The showrunner and writer Taylor Sheridan is the hottest thing in scripted TV right now.

Mob shows/movies are hugely popular and this is the first series for Sly Stallone.


I would be shocked if this wasn't a hit and picked up for more seasons.
I recall hearing somewhere that the intended arc for this story/character is seven seasons.

Looks like they're back filming in the Village. Britton Road, across from Johnnie's in the old antique mall/Puddin Lanes bowling alley.

They were filming yesterday at the Overholser Mansion:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8aTTyYfVOE

New teaser just dropped.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8aTTyYfVOE

New teaser just dropped.

So he gets sent to Tulsa by his boss just like Chandler in Friends. ;)

It will be very interesting to see how Oklahomans are portrayed.

The writer/showrunner is from Texas and still lives there so at the very least he knows how people truly are in this part of the country, rather than some made-up cartoon version.

I'm sure there will be a fair dose of rednecks as after all, there are plenty of them here. But hopefully it will show a crosssection rather than just the well-worn stereotype.

Given how the the Yellowstone showrunner is the guy making it, how does he handle portraying the rural population in that? I haven't watched any of that show but am increasingly wondering if I need to look into it.