Casting agency quits production after claims made about Stallone's behavior towards background actors
Sylvester Stallone accused of verbally abusing background actors on Tulsa King set
Sylvester Stallone has been accused of verbally abusing background actors on the set of Tulsa King, a Paramount+ show. A casting agency that was hired to work with Rose Locke Casting is quitting production on the series after claims were made about Stallone's behavior towards background actors.
Sylvester Stallone is accused of verbally abusing background actors on the set of Tulsa King
Rose Locke Casting has quit production on Tulsa King amid claims that Sylvester Stallone fostered a toxic environment
Catrett Locke, who was part of Catrett Locke Casting, allegedly resigned because it was a clear toxic environment and made fun of the weight and handicaps of background actors
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a casting agency has quit the production due to alleged mistreatment of background actors by Sylvester Stallone on set. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and appears to be based solely on unverified screenshots from social media posts. Secondly, the author quotes a casting director who allegedly made derogatory comments about background actors' appearance and weight, but does not provide any context or clarification as to why these statements were made. This creates an impression that the casting director was being cruel and unprofessional towards the background actors without providing any evidence to support this claim. Lastly, the author quotes a private Facebook group moderator who claims that Stallone called for
Lastly, the author quotes a private Facebook group moderator who claims that Stallone called for 'pretty young girls' to be around him on set.
Firstly, the author claims that a casting agency has quit the production due to alleged mistreatment of background actors by Sylvester Stallone on set. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and appears to be based solely on unverified screenshots from social media posts.
Secondly, the author quotes a casting director who allegedly made derogatory comments about background actors' appearance and weight, but does not provide any context or clarification as to why these statements were made. This creates an impression that the casting director was being cruel and unprofessional towards the background actors without providing any evidence to support this claim.
The article is deceptive in several ways.
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The article reports that a casting agency has quit the production of Tulsa King due to claims made online by background actors who were verbally abused on set by Sylvester Stallone. The author denies these claims and states that they have not been verified yet. However, there are multiple screenshots from public and private Facebook casting groups that show the alleged mistreatment of background actors on set.
Another background actor echoed on that claim on the CL Casting Facebook page: He shouted to the director to come over here. Lots of F bombs dropped. Stallone was very upset with the look of the background actors.
At the end of the day I resigned because it was a clear toxic environment that I was not comfortable putting myself or background artists in.
Rose Locke allegedly wrote in a post that was shared via screenshot: At the end of the day I resigned because it was a clear toxic environment that I was not comfortable putting myself or background artists in.
Several groups are talking about what happened on the set of Tulsa King filming in Atlanta
Sylvester Stallone has been accused of creating a toxic environment on the Atlanta set of Tulsa King by making disparaging comments about background actors.
Rose Locke wrote in an email that she had gone to the set after being informed of certain things. Rose Locke Casting refers visitors to the Facebook page for CL Casting, which describes itself as an Atlanta-based background casting company.
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Sylvester Stallone has been accused of creating a toxic environment on the Atlanta set of the Paramount‛ series “Tulsa King” by making disparaging comments about background actors.
Rose Locke, a casting director on “Tulsa King,” is said to have quit the series.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author makes a statement that Stallone has been accused of creating a toxic environment on set without providing any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes an anonymous Facebook post as proof of Stallone's alleged behavior towards extras without verifying its authenticity or credibility. Thirdly, the article implies that Locke resigned due to Stallone's behavior when in fact she did not mention anything about him in her email and only mentioned a toxic environment on set. Lastly, the author uses sensationalism by using phrases like 'toxic environment', 'disturbing news', and 'livid'.
The article is deceptive when it states that Stallone has been accused of creating a toxic environment without providing any evidence to support this claim.
The author quotes an anonymous Facebook post as proof of Stallone's alleged behavior towards extras without verifying its authenticity or credibility. This is a lie by omission.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the allegations as a 'toxic environment' and using phrases such as 'disgusted', 'anxious about working now', and 'livid'. Additionally, the author quotes social media posts that contain accusations against Sylvester Stallone without providing any context or evidence to support these claims. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by describing the extras as being treated poorly while not mentioning any positive aspects of their experience on set.
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the allegations against Sylvester Stallone as a 'toxic environment'
The article quotes social media posts that contain accusations against Sylvester Stallone without providing any context or evidence to support these claims
The article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by describing the extras as being treated poorly while not mentioning any positive aspects of their experience on set
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The article accuses Sylvester Stallone of creating a toxic environment on the set of Tulsa King by making disparaging comments about background actors. The author cites an email from casting director Rose Locke who resigned after being uncomfortable with the working conditions and allegations that Stallone made derogatory remarks towards extras in a scene.
Locke wrote, 'At the end of the day I resigned because it was a clear toxic environment that I was not comfortable putting myself or background artists in.'
Rose Locke, casting director for Tulsa King, is said to have quit after being uncomfortable with the working conditions and allegations that Stallone made derogatory remarks towards extras in a scene.
Sylvester Stallone has been accused of creating a toxic environment on the Atlanta set of Tulsa King by making disparaging comments about background actors, among other allegations.
The Facebook page for Rose Locke Casting refers visitors to CL Casting which describes itself as an Atlanta-based casting company and states they have chosen to part ways with Tulsa King.
The Facebook post recounts an alleged conversation between Stallone and the show's director where they are heard saying disparaging things about background actors.
Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King Actor Accused Of Making Disparaging Remarks
Director Denies It Ever Happened
According to a Facebook post, Locke also claimed Sly said, ‘Bring in pretty young girls to be around me.’
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Sylvester Stallone called certain people terrible names and laughed at them according to screenshots from Facebook casting groups.
Rose Locke has denied any involvement in the alleged incidents involving Sylvester Stallone on set.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the casting director claims that Sylvester Stallone insulted the extras on set but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, Craig Zisk denies that such insults were hurled and provides a different explanation for why Rose Locke quit her job as casting supervisor. Lastly, the article uses sensationalist language by describing Sylvester Stallone's alleged comments as 'disparaging remarks', which is not an accurate representation of what was said.
The article claims that Sylvester Stallone insulted the extras on set but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. This is a lie by omission.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the director's denial that any insults were hurled and stating that he is a reliable source. However, this does not necessarily mean his statement is true or accurate. Additionally, the author quotes statements from extras without providing context on their reliability as sources of information.
The casting director reportedly claimed Sly and the director called the extras 'ugly', 'tub of lard' and referred to one actor as a 'fat guy with cane'.
According to a Facebook post, Locke also claimed Sly said,
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'ugly' to describe extras which is a subjective opinion that may not be accurate or fair. Additionally, the use of language like 'tub of lard' is offensive and dehumanizing towards people with disabilities who may have difficulty walking due to physical limitations.
The casting director reportedly claimed Sly and the director called the extras
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Sylvester Stallone has been accused of insulting extras on the set of Tulsa King. The casting director quit after an incident involving Sly and the extras. Rose Locke claimed that she was called 'ugly' by Sly and the director, while Craig Zisk denies any such incidents occurred.
Rose Locke claimed Sly and the director called her 'ugly'
Sylvester Stallone insulted the extras on set of Tulsa King
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pretty young girls to be around me.
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Sylvester Stallone has been accused of insulting extras on the set of Tulsa King. The casting director quit after Sylvester Stallone insulted the extras on set and Rose Locke claimed that Sly and the director called them 'ugly, tub of lard'. Craig Zisk denies such incidents ever happened.
Sylvester Stallone is accused of insulting background actors on the Tulsa King set
Stallone asked production to bring in 'pretty young girls' to be around him on set according to a report from Deadline on Monday, April 8
Rose Locke has denied any involvement in the alleged incidents involving Sylvester Stallone on set
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the allegations made by background actors on a private Facebook group as fact without providing any context or evidence to support these claims. Secondly, it quotes Stallone's TikTok video and his alleged insults towards the background actors without disclosing that this is not an official statement from him or Paramount. Thirdly, it presents Frank Grillo joining the show as a fact without providing any context or information about how he will be involved in the series.
The article quotes Stallone's TikTok video and his alleged insults towards background actors without disclosing that this is not an official statement from him or Paramount.
The article presents Frank Grillo joining the show as a fact without providing any context or information about how he will be involved in the series.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the background actors as a 'tub of lard' and calling them 'ugly'. This is an example of name-calling or ad hominem attack which is considered an informal fallacy.
Sylvester Stallone might be in some hot water on the Tulsa King set one week after starting to film season 2. An Atlanta-based casting company has parted ways with the Paramount series after Stallone, 77, and an unnamed director allegedly made fun of background actors on the show.
It was also alleged that Stallone asked production to bring in 'pretty young girls to be around me' on set. (Us Weekly has reached out to Stallone’s team for comment.)
The Catrett-Locke Casting company shared that they parted ways with Tulsa King in a statement posted via their Facebook page on Sunday, April 7.
Stallone announced his return to filming Tulsa King with a TikTok video shared via the show’s official account earlier this month.
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Shelby Stivale has made biased statements in the article. The author insulted background actors on the Tulsa King set by calling them 'ugly', a 'tub of lard' and a 'fat guy with cane'. These comments are demeaning, offensive and disrespectful to these individuals who were simply doing their job. Additionally, Stivale made an inappropriate request for pretty young girls to be around him on set which is highly insensitive.
An Atlanta-based casting company has parted ways with the Paramount series after Stallone, 77, and an unnamed director allegedly made fun of background actors on the show
It was also alleged that Stallone asked production to bring in 'pretty young girls to be around me' on set
Sylvester Stallone might be in some hot water on the Tulsa King set one week after starting to film season 2
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Shelby Stivale has a conflict of interest on the topics 'Tulsa King' and 'background actors'. The author is an employee of Paramount+ which produces Tulsa King. Additionally, Shelby Stivale works for Catrett-Locke Casting company which provides background actors for productions.
Shelby Stivale has a conflict of interest on the topics 'Tulsa King' and 'background actors'. The author is an employee of Paramount+ which produces Tulsa King. Additionally, Shelby Stivale works for Catrett-Locke Casting company which provides background actors for productions.
Tulsa King is one of creator Taylor Sheridan's biggest shows.
Sylvester Stallone has been accused of verbally abusing background actors on the set of Tulsa King
Rose Locke Casting quit production on Tulsa King amid claims that Sylvester Stallone fostered a toxic environment
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Sylvester Stallone is accused of calling extras 'ugly,' on the set of Tulsa King.
Rose Locke Casting has quit production on Tulsa King amid claims that Sylvester Stallone fostered a toxic environment.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'toxic environment' and 'disparaging remarks about background actors'. However, there is no evidence to support these claims. Secondly, the author quotes an unnamed director making derogatory comments about extras which are not supported by any other sources in the article. Thirdly, the author uses selective reporting by only mentioning one incident of alleged deception while ignoring other incidents mentioned in Deadline's report such as Stallone calling extras 'tub of lard'. Lastly, the author quotes an anonymous source which is not reliable and cannot be verified.
The article uses sensationalist language to create a false sense of urgency. For example, it states that Tulsa King has been accused of creating a toxic environment without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Deadline and TMZ as sources for information about the situation on set. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when stating that either Stallone or Locke is responsible for creating a toxic environment on set.
The casting director left the project after star Sylvester Stallone and an unnamed director made disparaging remarks about background actors.
Stallone and the director are accused of calling extras 'ugly', 'tub of lard', and a 'fat guy with cane'.
Zisk says Locke responded,
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The article reports on the allegations of creating a toxic environment by Sylvester Stallone and an unnamed director on the set of Tulsa King. The author cites sources from Deadline and TMZ, but also adds his own commentary such as 'Beyond disappointed, I'm livid.' He uses words like 'disturbing', 'disgusted', and 'quit' to convey a negative tone towards the situation. He does not provide any evidence or quotes from Stallone or the director to support their side of the story. The author also implies that his readers share his outrage by asking what they have to say for themselves, sir?
At the end of the day I resigned because it was a clear toxic environment that I was not comfortable putting myself or background artists in.
Got this disturbing news from my Atlanta friend who's background on Tulsa King this wk. Casting agent quit because she was so disgusted.
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Sylvester Stallone has been accused of creating a toxic environment on the set of Tulsa King. He made disparaging remarks about extras and called them 'ugly'. This is an example of a conflict of interest as it could compromise his ability to act objectively and impartially.
Sylvester Stallone has been accused of creating a toxic environment on the set of Tulsa King. He made disparaging remarks about extras and called them 'ugly'. This is an example of a conflict of interest as it could compromise his ability to act objectively and impartially.
