Quentin Tarantino is stepping into a new creative lane, teaming up with Sylvester Stallone for a six-part limited series set during the Great Depression.
According to TMZ, the project is being developed as a black-and-white drama set in the 1930s, with production designed to mirror the era as closely as possible. The series will be filmed using vintage 1930s cameras to capture an authentic visual tone.
The story is expected to weave together elements of organized crime, boxing, music, and nightlife, including showgirls, though casting details have not yet been announced. Stallone is attached strictly as a director and will not appear on screen.
The move to a limited-series format aligns with Tarantino’s previously stated interest in long-form storytelling. During a 2022 appearance tied to his Cinema Speculation book tour, he mentioned developing an episodic streaming project, suggesting the series may stem from those early plans.
Tarantino and Stallone also share a long-standing creative connection. Stallone previously declined roles in Tarantino’s Jackie Brown and Death Proof, but the two have maintained mutual admiration.
Tarantino has openly credited Rocky as an influence on his filmmaking career and praised Stallone’s 1978 directorial debut Paradise Alley, calling it “the purest expression of a particular vision” in his writing.
Both filmmakers bring experience with period-driven narratives. Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds explored World War II-era storytelling, while Stallone portrayed mob figure Frank Nitti in the 1930s-set film Capone.
Stallone has also directed multiple films, including several entries in the Rocky franchise, and served as a producer on the Michael B. Jordan-led Creed and Creed II.
The collaboration comes as both Tarantino and Stallone continue to expand their creative portfolios. Tarantino recently announced a stage production, The Popinjay Cavalier, set for a 2027 London debut, while Stallone remains active in television as the star and executive producer of Tulsa King.
