The future of Tulsa King may be headed back to where Dwight Manfredi’s story began. While Paramount+ has yet to officially greenlight a fifth season, a writers’ room for Season 5 is already up and running, and plans are reportedly being discussed to move production from Atlanta to New York.
The potential relocation marks one of the biggest behind-the-scenes developments in the history of the hit crime drama. According to Variety, both financial incentives and story considerations are driving the conversation. New York has significantly expanded its film and television tax credit programs in recent years, creating a more attractive environment for large-scale productions.
At the same time, a return to the Empire State would align with the show's central character, Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a longtime New York mob figure who was exiled to Oklahoma at the start of the series.
The update arrives as Tulsa King wraps work on Season 4. Star Sylvester Stallone recently revealed that the new season had entered the editing phase, sharing a first-look image of Dwight in character while telling fans the show would be “coming your way soon.”
The possibility of shifting production to New York also comes as the Tulsa King universe continues to expand. Season 3 introduced Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a veteran hitman whose alliance with Dwight ultimately led to the launch of his own spinoff. That project, originally announced as NOLA King, was later reworked into Frisco King and is currently filming across Texas.
Meanwhile, Season 4 continues to grow in scope. Recent casting announcements revealed that former gangster-turned-actor Richie Stephens will play crime boss English Dan, a new rival for Dwight.
If the move to New York ultimately happens, it would represent more than a change of scenery. Since the beginning, Tulsa King has revolved around a mobster forced to build a new life far from home.
A return to New York would bring Dwight back into the environment that shaped him—and potentially place him face-to-face with unfinished business from his past.
