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Samuel L. Jackson to star in Tulsa King spin-off Frisco King
Paramount+ has announced the upcoming crime drama series ‘Frisco King’, a spin-off within the ‘Tulsa King’ universe created by Taylor Sheridan. The series stars Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a seasoned gangster from New Orleans who relocates to the suburbs of Frisco, Texas.
In the new series, Washington seeks to build a criminal empire by transforming small-scale hustles into a larger business operation. The show features a cast including Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate, and Savanna Gann, with Sylvester Stallone set to make a special appearance as Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi.
‘Frisco King’ is scheduled to premiere on December 18, 2026, with a two-episode debut, followed by weekly releases every Friday. The production is a collaboration between Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios.
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Frisco King · Frisco, Texas · Paramount+ · Samuel L. Jackson · Sylvester Stallone · Taylor Sheridan
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The project was originally titled NOLA King before the setting and title were changed. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The plot follows Lee Washington, a New Orleans gangster, as he moves to Frisco, Texas. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Frisco King will premiere on Paramount+. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The premiere will include two episodes, with subsequent episodes released weekly on Fridays. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Taylor Sheridan wrote all eight episodes of the first season. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Samuel L. Jackson stars in the series, which is set in Frisco, Texas. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The series is scheduled to premiere on December 18. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sylvester Stallone is confirmed to make a special appearance. y95country.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · deadline.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com