Samuel L Jackson's 'Tulsa King' Spinoff Gets New City & Title, Taylor Sheridan to Pen All 8 Episodes
Changes are coming to Samuel L Jackson‘s upcoming new Tulsa King spinoff series!
The actor is set to star in and executive produce the television show, previously titled NOLA King, and was to be set in New Orleans.
Now, it has been revealed that the upcoming series will be set in a new city, with a name change as well.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to THR, the show is being from New Orleans to Frisco, Texas, and it will now be titled Frisco King.
It will still center on Samuel‘s Russell Lee Washington Jr, who was introduced in Tulsa King season three.
In addition, EP Taylor Sheridan has also been tapped to write all eight episodes of the new 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,” Matt Thunell, president of Paramount Television Studios, shared in a statement. “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.”
Filming on the project is set to begin in late March in Fort Worth, Texas.
“Taylor Sheridan continues to build worlds that attract some of the most iconic talent working today, and Frisco King is no exception,” Jane Wiseman, head of originals at Paramount+, said. “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+.”
If you missed it, Tulsa King has already been renewed for a fourth season!