Stallone defends casting daughter in Tulsa King

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 05:50 · Archive

Sylvester Stallone defended casting his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone in his crime drama Tulsa King against nepotism criticism.

Sylvester Stallone has defended his decision to cast his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone in his crime drama Tulsa King after facing criticism over nepotism. The 80-year-old actor dismissed concerns by stating that parents naturally want the best for their children and that giving family members opportunities is a natural part of good parenting.

Stallone told USA Today that whilst giving an opportunity involves nepotism, he distinguished between getting a role and proving oneself. "Can they maintain that level of excellence? That's out of our hands," he said. Scarlet, 24, plays Spencer in the show, debuting in season one and taking on a bigger role in season four as her character becomes increasingly involved in the family's criminal operation. Stallone plays Dwight "The General" Manfredi, a New York mobster attempting to build a criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma after years in prison.

Stallone shares three daughters with his wife Jennifer Flavin: Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet.

How it is being reported

• Sylvester Stallone scoffs at nepotism critics over daughter’s ‘Tulsa King’ role: ‘You idiot’"Oh please, you're not a good parent if you haven't performed a little nepotism," Stallone said.New York Post · 18 Oct, 05:35
• Sylvester Stallone scoffs at nepotism critics over daughter's 'Tulsa King' role: 'You idiot'Sylvester Stallone fires back at nepotism critics over casting daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone in "Tulsa King" with a blunt parenting defense.Fox News · 17 Oct, 23:14

In this story: Sylvester Stallone · Scarlet Rose Stallone · Jennifer Flavin · Tulsa King · Tulsa, Oklahoma

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