The highly anticipated second season of Tulsa King is bringing a fresh wave of star power and new threats to Dwight “The General” Manfredi’s burgeoning Oklahoma empire. As of the latest updates in late 2025, the returning core cast is set to be joined by two powerhouse actors known for their intense, villainous, and compelling roles, promising a significant escalation of the mob drama.
The Taylor Sheridan-created series, which marked Sylvester Stallone’s first-ever starring role in a television series, has successfully blended fish-out-of-water comedy with gritty crime drama, making its cast a central point of curiosity. This deep-dive explores the full ensemble, from the returning regulars to the major new players who will challenge The General in Season 2.
The General and His Crew: Complete Tulsa King Cast & Character Profiles
The core ensemble of Tulsa King features a mix of Hollywood veterans and rising stars, each playing a crucial role in Dwight Manfredi’s (Sylvester Stallone) unexpected life in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Here is a comprehensive look at the main cast, including their character roles and key biographical highlights.
- Sylvester Stallone as Dwight "The General" Manfredi: The titular character, a New York Mafia capo who is exiled to Tulsa after serving a 25-year prison sentence. Stallone, an executive producer on the show, is a cinematic icon known globally for his roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo.
- Andrea Savage as Stacy Beale: An ATF agent investigating Dwight's activities. Savage is a comedian, actress, and writer best known for creating, writing, and starring in the show I'm Sorry and for her roles in films like Step Brothers.
- Martin Starr as Bodhi: A nervous but brilliant owner of a dispensary who becomes Dwight’s first reluctant partner in Tulsa. Starr is a fan-favorite actor from cult classics like Freaks and Geeks and Party Down, as well as the HBO series Silicon Valley and the recent Spider-Man films.
- Jay Will as Tyson Mitchell: A smart, young taxi driver who becomes Dwight’s first loyal associate. Will is a rising star who has quickly gained recognition for his compelling performance in the series.
- Max Casella as Armand Truisi: A mobster who was once a protégé of Dwight's and is now a high-ranking member of the Invernizzi family. Casella is a veteran actor known for his roles in The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire.
- Dana Delany as Margaret Devereaux: A wealthy and influential Tulsa socialite who owns the horse ranch where Dwight initially lives. Delany is an Emmy Award-winning actress known for China Beach and Desperate Housewives.
- Garrett Hedlund as Mitch Keller: A former bull rider and bar owner who is friends with Bodhi and also becomes part of Dwight's inner circle. Hedlund is known for his roles in Friday Night Lights and TRON: Legacy.
The Promoted and Returning Family
For Season 2, two key recurring cast members have been officially promoted to series regulars, signaling a deeper focus on Dwight's personal life and the immediate consequences of his actions.
- Annabella Sciorra as Joanne (Series Regular): Dwight's estranged younger sister. Sciorra is an Academy Award-nominated actress known for her roles in films like Jungle Fever and the TV series The Sopranos. Her expanded role suggests a deeper exploration of the Manfredi family dynamic.
- Tatiana Zappardino as Tina Manfredi (Series Regular): Dwight’s daughter, whose relationship with her father is strained due to his decades in prison. Zappardino's promotion means Tina will likely be a central figure as Dwight tries to balance his criminal life with his desire for family reconciliation.
- Domenick Lombardozzi as Charles "Chickie" Invernizzi: The acting boss of the Invernizzi crime family in New York, and a major rival to Dwight. Lombardozzi is a familiar face in crime dramas, having appeared in The Wire and Boardwalk Empire.
Major New Threats: Frank Grillo and Neal McDonough Join Season 2
The most significant and exciting updates for Tulsa King Season 2 involve the casting of two established actors, Frank Grillo and Neal McDonough, both of whom are set to play antagonists. Their addition immediately raises the stakes, introducing powerful new adversaries who will challenge Dwight's control over his new territory. This move is a classic Taylor Sheridan technique, bringing in high-caliber talent to intensify the conflict.
Frank Grillo as Bill Bevilaqua: The Kansas City Mobster
Frank Grillo, known for his intense performances in films like Captain America: The Winter Soldier (as Brock Rumlow/Crossbones) and TV shows like Billions, joins the cast as Bill Bevilaqua.
Bevilaqua is described as a Kansas City mobster with his own ambitions. The addition of a rival mob boss from a neighboring state suggests a major turf war is brewing, moving the conflict beyond the local Oklahoma players. Grillo's casting is particularly compelling as he brings a seasoned, street-smart energy that will put him toe-to-toe with Stallone's Dwight Manfredi, setting the stage for a dramatic clash of criminal titans.
Neal McDonough as Cal Thresher: The Territorial Businessman
Neal McDonough, who has a long history of playing memorable villains in projects ranging from Band of Brothers to Yellowstone (another Taylor Sheridan creation), is cast as Cal Thresher.
Thresher is characterized as a powerful and extremely territorial businessman in Tulsa. This character is likely to represent the legitimate, yet equally ruthless, side of power in Oklahoma, which Dwight’s illegal operations threaten. McDonough's signature icy intensity and commanding screen presence make him the perfect foil for Dwight. His character's focus on "territory" suggests that Dwight's rapid expansion will be met not just by the mafia or the ATF, but by the entrenched local power structure.
The Topical Authority of Tulsa King: A Taylor Sheridan Universe
Tulsa King is a key component of the expanding television universe created by Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind hits like Yellowstone, 1883, and Mayor of Kingstown. The show’s success hinges not only on Stallone's star power but also on Sheridan’s distinct style of casting and storytelling.
Sheridan has a knack for assembling an A-list ensemble and placing them in high-stakes environments where moral lines are constantly blurred. The incorporation of veteran actors like Dana Delany, Max Casella, and Domenick Lombardozzi, alongside younger talents like Jay Will, adds layers of authenticity to the crime world narrative. The show explores several LSI (Latent Semantic Indexing) entities that deepen its topical authority, including the complexities of the New York Mafia, the role of federal agencies like the ATF in local crime, and the cultural clash of the East Coast mobster in the American heartland.
The casting of Neal McDonough, a familiar face from the Yellowstone universe, further reinforces the interconnected feel of Sheridan's projects, even if the narratives are separate. This strategic casting choice helps to signal the tone and quality viewers can expect from the second season: a high-octane drama focused on power, loyalty, and survival.
What to Expect from The General's Future
With the return of key characters like Stacy Beale (Andrea Savage), who is now compromised by her relationship with Dwight, and the promotion of his daughter Tina (Tatiana Zappardino) and sister Joanne (Annabella Sciorra), Season 2 is set to be a deeply personal and professionally dangerous chapter for Dwight Manfredi. The introduction of Bill Bevilaqua (Frank Grillo) as a rival mob boss and Cal Thresher (Neal McDonough) as a powerful local adversary means Dwight will be fighting a war on two fronts: against organized crime and against the legitimate power brokers of Tulsa.
The stellar and expanded cast of Tulsa King Season 2 promises a thrilling continuation of the saga. Fans can anticipate a deeper dive into the emotional toll of Dwight’s choices, while the new villains ensure that The General's reign in Oklahoma will be anything but peaceful.
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