Sylvester Stallone shed his rugged action-star looks as he changed into a suit on the set of Tulsa King on Wednesday.The 80-year-old film legend was pictured on set in New York City while dressed in a stuffy gray pinstripe suit that gave him a boxy profile.The dressed-up look was worlds away from the rugged appearance Stallone has cultivated throughout his career as an action-film superstar. The actor and filmmaker was pictured on the set of the Taylor Sheridan–created series while surrounded by crew members and several of his costars, including Garrett Hedlund.Stallone was back to work on Tulsa King just days after he responded to accusations of nepotism following the show’s casting of his daughter, Scarlet Stallone, who joined him on set for the scene.The Rocky superstar added some flash to his angular double-breasted suit with a gold-and-burgundy pocket square and a five-star lapel pin that would normally indicate a five-star general’s rank. Sylvester Stallone shed his rugged action-star looks as he changed into a suit on the set of Tulsa King on Wednesday The 80-year-old film legend was pictured on set in New York City while dressed in a stuffy gray pinstripe suit that gave him a boxy profile The actor and filmmaker was pictured on the set of the Taylor Sheridan–created series while surrounded by crew members and several of his costars, including Garrett Hedlund (L)Stallone added a dash of color with a burgundy tie that matched his pocket square a bit too closely.Tulsa King’s wardrobe team made another character-appropriate choice with tacky gray reptile leather shoes featuring green leather under the laces.Stallone completed the look by slicking his salt-and-pepper hair back, and he wore the matching goatee his character has had since debuting in 2022. The Rambo star was joined on set by several other actors, including fellow main cast member Garrett Hedlund, 42, whose costume was a stark departure from Stallone’s dressy look.Hedlund wore a blue denim jacket and jeans in a slightly darker shade.The show’s costume department gave the costume a Western feel with a large decorative belt buckle and brown leather cowboy boots.Hedlund completed the double-denim outfit with shaggy swept-back hair and a classic white T-shirt for a look that wouldn’t have been out of place on Marlon Brando or James Dean in the 1950s.Stallone’s daughter, Scarlet, was pictured on set in a Western-themed look that complemented Hedlund’s outfit. The Rocky superstar added some flash to his angular double-breasted suit with a gold-and-burgundy pocket square and a five-star lapel pin that would normally indicate a five-star general’s rank Stallone added a dash of color with a burgundy tie that matched his pocket square a bit too closely. Tulsa King’s wardrobe team made another character-appropriate choice with tacky gray reptile leather shoes featuring green leather under the laces The Rambo star was joined on set by several other actors, including fellow main cast member Garrett Hedlund, 42, whose costume was a stark departure from Stallone’s dressy look. Hedlund wore a blue denim jacket and jeans in a slightly darker shade The show’s costume department gave the costume a Western feel with a large decorative belt buckle and brown leather cowboy boots, along with a classic white T-shirt for a look that wouldn’t have been out of place on Marlon Brando or James Dean in the 1950s Stallone’s daughter, Scarlet, was pictured on set in a Western-themed look that complemented Hedlund’s outfit The blond beauty had on a brown suede jacket with fringe dangling from the back, along with dark-brown boots They were also joined on set by former Silicon Valley star Martin Starr (L), who wore a pink graphic T-shirt, mauve jeans, brown shoes and a gray shirt jacketThe blond beauty had on a brown suede jacket with fringe dangling from the back, along with dark-brown boots. She spiced up her relaxed-fit jeans with a decorative belt buckle framing a piece of turquoise, and she completed the look with her long blond hair, which cascaded down her shoulders in gentle curves.They were also joined on set by former Silicon Valley star Martin Starr, who wore a pink graphic T-shirt, mauve jeans, brown shoes and a gray shirt jacket.Stallone and his costars were pictured on set after he responded to nepotism complaints after his daughter was hired for Tulsa King. ‘Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot,’ he acknowledged in a recent USA Today interview.’First they go, “Nepotism is terrible.” I said, “Oh please, you’re not a good parent if you haven’t performed a little nepotism. Then obviously you don’t care about your kids, because they come first,”‘ the proud dad said.He elaborated: ‘That’s why we’re parents. We want the best for our children. So obviously, we let them have every advantage.’In addition to Scarlet, Stallone shares daughters Sophia, 30, and Sistine, 28, with wife Jennifer Flavin. He is also father to sons Seargeoh, 47, and Sage, who died in 2012 at age 36, whom he shares with ex-wife Sasha Czack. Stallone and his costars were pictured on set after he responded to nepotism complaints after his daughter was hired for Tulsa King; pictured in September 2025 The actor defended enlisting Scarlet, 24, to portray the character Spencer in the Paramount+ crime drama; pictured October 10Join the discussionShould famous parents give their children roles in big TV shows, or does it unfairly block talented outsiders?What’s your view?Stallone also told USA Today that parents are limited in just how much they can help their kids.He posed the question: ‘Can they maintain that level of excellence?’ before noting: ‘That’s out of our hands. But if you can open the door, we’ll see if they have the ability to go through it.’The Rocky sensation went on to say: ‘People will say, “She got that job, it’s too easy.” You’re right. Perhaps it could be. But to maintain that, to be in front of millions of people, you either got it or you don’t.’In April 2024, he was hit by allegations that he and director Craig Zisk made cruel remarks about background actors on Tulsa King, allegedly branding them ‘ugly and fat.’ At the time, Zisk denied the claims while Stallone’s representatives did not respond to the Daily Mail’s request for comment.The claims against Stallone emerged in a now-deleted X post by TV writer Julie Benson.She wrote: ‘Got this disturbing news from my Atlanta friend who’s background on Tulsa King this wk.’Casting agent quit because she was so disgusted. My friend is feeling anxious about working now.@TheSlyStallone what do you have to say for yourself, sir? Beyond disappointed, I’m livid.’Rose Locke, a casting director on Tulsa King, subsequently quit the series. Earlier this month, he acknowledged in a USA Today interview: ‘Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot’ The protective dad elaborated, ‘That’s why we’re parents. We want the best for our children. So obviously, we let them have every advantage’ (Source: Scarlet Stallone Instagram) In Tulsa King, Stallone’s character Manfredi gets out of prison after serving a 25-year stretchIn Tulsa King, Stallone’s character Manfredi gets out of prison after serving a 25-year stretch. He is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he builds a new criminal empire with a group of unlikely characters. Zisk, the Director and Executive Producer of the series, denied the claims to TMZ and said Locke, who was not on set during the day of the alleged encounter, improperly cast the extras.He said the extras were supposed to be in a ‘hip, young bar,’ and the plan was to get actors in the 25 to 35-year-old range. He added that the actors who were cast were considerably older.Zisk said he ended up using the actors for the scene and added: ‘They were polite and did their jobs.’He claimed he told Locke she needed to submit headshots of the extras to ensure they suited the series, and said she responded: ‘I don’t work that way.’He responded: ‘That’s the way I work and everyone I know works that way in extras casting,’ and claimed she responded, ‘OK,’ but quit an hour later.