Sylvester Stallone and Robert Patrick’s past working relationship made for an “easier” time on the Tulsa King season 3 set.

“Because we know each other, we can speak in shorthand,” Stallone, 79, told Us Weekly exclusively ahead of the Paramount+ show’s premiere on Sunday, September 21. “Robert is one of these actors — which I love — he doesn’t always walk around angry in the mood, winding himself up.”

Stallone said Patrick is able to “go right into” a scene because he’s “that good” of an actor.

“To me, that is the earmark of a good actor,” Stallone continued. “He could turn it on and off without always walking around hyperventilating, so by the time you get to the scene, you’re exhausted.”

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