Stallone Defends Daughter’s ‘Tulsa King’ Casting as Nepotism

WHO:

Deadline - Sylvester Stallone, an actor in *Tulsa King*, discussed the casting of his daughter, Scarlet Rose Stallone.

Variety - Scarlet Rose Stallone co-stars with her father as Spencer in *Tulsa King*.

Variety - Sylvester Stallone acknowledged his daughter’s privilege and criticized complaints about her casting.

WHAT:

Deadline - Stallone responded to criticism of his daughter’s casting by saying, “Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot.”

Variety - Stallone described the casting as nepotism, saying, “Obviously we let them have every advantage.”

Variety - Scarlet Rose Stallone takes on a larger role in the family business and on-screen for Season 4 of *Tulsa King*.

WHEN:

Deadline - An interview with Stallone was conducted on October 16 and later went viral.

Variety - Stallone’s comments were made recently.

WHY:

Deadline - Stallone’s comments addressed criticism and allegations concerning his daughter’s casting.

(UPDATED October 24, 2026 20:05 UTC)

Sylvester Stallone has openly acknowledged that his daughter’s casting in *Tulsa King* is an example of nepotism, while pushing back at critics who objected. “Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot,” he said in an interview that later went viral. In a separate account of his remarks, Stallone said, “Obviously we let them have every advantage,” recognizing the privilege his daughter received. Scarlet Rose Stallone co-stars with her father in the series, playing Spencer. She is taking on a larger role both in the family business and on screen in Season 4. Stallone’s comments addressed criticism and allegations about how she was cast. His response has drawn attention to the family’s decision to work together, but the facts provided do not describe any further details of the criticism.