Tulsa King Spinoff Starring Samuel L. Jackson Gets Title Change

The new series, titled Frisco King, will be set in Frisco, Texas and written entirely by Taylor Sheridan.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The upcoming Tulsa King spinoff series starring Samuel L. Jackson has undergone a creative overhaul, including a title change from NOLA King to Frisco King. The show will now be set in Frisco, Texas instead of New Orleans, and Taylor Sheridan will write all eight episodes of the first season.

Why it matters

This spinoff series is highly anticipated, as it will further expand the universe created by Taylor Sheridan in the original Tulsa King series. Having Sheridan write the entire first season is seen as a major creative move that will ensure the new show maintains the same high-quality storytelling as the original.

The details

The title change from NOLA King to Frisco King reflects the decision to set the spinoff series in Frisco, Texas rather than New Orleans. Production is set to begin by late March in Fort Worth. Sheridan, who created the original Tulsa King series, will write all eight episodes of the first season of Frisco King.

  • The title change and creative overhaul were announced on February 25, 2026.
  • Production on the first season of Frisco King is set to begin by late March 2026.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

The creator of Tulsa King and the writer of all eight episodes for the first season of the Frisco King spinoff series.

Samuel L. Jackson

The star of the Tulsa King spinoff series, Frisco King, which will feature his iconic character from the original show.

Matt Thunell

The President of Paramount Television Studios, which is producing the Frisco King spinoff series.

Jane Wiseman

The Head of Originals at Paramount+, the streaming platform that will host the Frisco King spinoff series.

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What they’re saying

“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, Paramount Television Studios

“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+

What’s next

Production on the first season of Frisco King is set to begin by late March 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

The creative changes to the Tulsa King spinoff series, including the title change to Frisco King and Taylor Sheridan writing the entire first season, demonstrate the high level of ambition and talent behind this new show. Fans of the original Tulsa King series can look forward to an expanded universe with the same quality of storytelling.