Sylvester Stallone and Quentin Tarantino are collaborating on a new television series, marking a significant creative partnership between the iconic action star and the acclaimed director. The project, set in the 1930s and shot in black and white using vintage cameras, will be co-directed by both men. Stallone, 79, who recently received a Kennedy Center Honors award from Donald Trump, will not appear in the series but will serve as a director. The show’s cast and network have not been disclosed, though The Daily Beast has sought comment from both parties. The series will draw on recurring themes from Stallone and Tarantino’s filmographies, including gangsters, boxing, and showgirls. Stallone’s involvement in the project is notable, as he previously rejected roles in two of Tarantino’s films—Jackie Brown and Death Proof—due to creative differences with the characters. Those parts were instead played by Robert De Niro and Kurt Russell. This new collaboration represents their first joint venture despite numerous opportunities for them to work together. Tarantino, known for his film directing work, will helm this TV series, marking his debut in the medium. While he has directed episodes of shows like ER and CSI, this will be his first full series. Stallone, who has directed films such as the Rocky franchise, Rambo IV, and The Expendables, has not previously directed a made-for-TV project. The series will be Tarantino’s first time directing a TV show, though he has hinted at focusing on other creative endeavors, such as his West End play The Popinjay Cavalier, which will debut this summer. The project is not the first time either director has explored 1930s settings.#donald_trump #quentin_tarantino #sylvester_stallone #kennedy_center_honors #the_daily_beast
