Tarantino and Stallone to Co-Direct Authentic 1930s Black-and-White Gangster Series
Los Angeles, Friday, 20 March 2026.
Announced in March 2026, Tarantino and Stallone’s six-part gangster series will uniquely film in black-and-white using authentic 1930s cameras, highlighting top-tier cinematic talent migrating to episodic television.
A Golden Age Revival for the Streaming Era
Details regarding the highly anticipated project remain tightly guarded, but industry insiders have revealed that the six-part limited series will immerse viewers in a world of gangsters, showgirls, boxing, and music [1][2]. Tarantino is slated to write and co-direct the ambitious undertaking, while Stallone will exclusively co-direct, opting out of an on-screen acting role [1][2]. The commitment to using actual 1930s cameras for the black-and-white shoot underscores a level of practical authenticity rarely seen in modern television production [1][2][3].
Reconnecting Two Hollywood Heavyweights
The partnership marks a long-awaited professional convergence for the two industry veterans.