In a major Hollywood development, legendary director Quentin Tarantino is partnering with iconic actor-filmmaker Sylvester Stallone on a new television project. According to multiple reports from March 20, 2026, the duo will co-direct a six-episode, black-and-white gangster drama series set in the 1930s. Stallone, 79, will not act in the series but will collaborate with Tarantino on writing and directing.
This collaboration marks a significant pivot for both artists. Tarantino, known for his self-imposed limit of ten films, is exploring television as his next creative outlet. For Stallone, the celebrated creator of the “Rocky” and “Rambo” franchises, this represents a high-profile return to directing. The project is described as a “Depression-era series” and is generating substantial buzz for its unique pairing of cinematic visionaries.
Separately, Stallone has been in the news paying tribute to fellow action icon Chuck Norris, who died on March 20 at age 86. Stallone, who co-starred with Norris in “The Expendables 2,” called him “all-American in every way” and a role model. The news comes as Stallone continues to shoot the fourth season of his hit Paramount+ series, “Tulsa King,” demonstrating his ongoing prolific career that spans over five decades.
Born on July 6, 1946, Sylvester Stallone rose to global fame after writing and starring in “Rocky” (1976), a role that earned him an Oscar nomination and launched a multi-billion dollar franchise. He has appeared in over 80 films, including the “Rambo” series, and has credits as a writer, director, and producer. This new venture with Tarantino adds a surprising and ambitious new chapter to his storied filmography.