Samuel L Jackson Frisco King is the title of Taylor Sheridan’s revamped Tulsa King spinoff, set to debut on Paramount+. The series, previously known as NOLA King and originally planned to take place in New Orleans, has now been relocated to Frisco, Texas, with Sheridan writing all eight episodes.
Major Changes Lead to New Setting and Creative Direction
The project experienced significant changes after Dave Erickson, who was initially the showrunner and authored the pilot script, exited the series in July. There has been no announcement regarding a replacement showrunner, and it remains uncertain if the series will have one, as some of Sheridan’s other works operate without a dedicated showrunner. Production for Frisco King is scheduled to start in late March in Fort Worth, Texas, where Taylor Sheridan and producer David C. Glasser launched a production campus last year.
Taylor Sheridan’s Extensive Role in His Television Universe
Taylor Sheridan is the creative force behind multiple popular television productions, having written the first seasons of Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingstown, along with every episode of Yellowstone’s spinoffs 1883 and 1923, as well as the entirety of Lioness and Landman to date. With Tulsa King, he currently holds a co-writer credit exclusively on the pilot episode. This new series, Frisco King, marks the first time Sheridan will write an entire season for a Taylor Sheridan–created project under the recent leadership changes at Paramount+ and Paramount Television Studios.
Executive Statements Highlight High Expectations for the Series
We are honored to have Taylor Sheridan write the first season of Frisco King and bring to life Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic character,
said Matt Thunell, President of Paramount Television Studios.
Having him pen all episodes of the season with his singular voice will be a treat for fans of Tulsa King and audiences around the world.
Taylor Sheridan continues to build worlds that attract some of the most iconic talent working today, and Frisco King is no exception,
remarked Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals at Paramount+.
Having Samuel L. Jackson step into this universe is a testament to the scale and ambition of the storytelling Taylor is crafting. We’re thrilled to expand this storyline with such a powerhouse creative team and cast on Paramount+.
Production Details and Key Contributors
The character at the center of Frisco King, Russell Lee Washington Jr., portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, was first introduced in the third season of Tulsa King, which premiered on Paramount+ in September. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios alongside 101 Studios and lists an impressive group of executive producers, including Taylor Sheridan, Sylvester Stallone, Samuel L. Jackson, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Christina Alexandra Voros, Michael Friedman, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Keith Cox.
Anticipated Impact on the Franchise and Next Steps
Frisco King represents a key expansion of Taylor Sheridan’s established universe, with heightened anticipation surrounding Samuel L. Jackson’s return to a leading role. As Sheridan continues his deal that will extend to NBCUniversal in 2029, fans and industry watchers alike are eager to see how the relocation to Texas and the full-season writing by Sheridan will shape the narrative. Starting production soon in Fort Worth positions the series for potential release under the new Paramount+ leadership, marking an important moment in the evolving franchise.
