Samuel L. Jackson's Tulsa King Spin-off Gets New Title and Setting

The series, previously known as NOLA King, will now be called Frisco King and film in Fort Worth, Texas.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The upcoming Tulsa King spin-off starring Samuel L. Jackson has undergone a title change from NOLA King to Frisco King, as well as a location shift from New Orleans to Fort Worth, Texas. The eight-episode first season is set to begin filming in late March, with series creator Taylor Sheridan penning all episodes.

Why it matters

This is the latest in a series of title and setting changes for shows in the Taylor Sheridan universe, which includes the Yellowstone franchise. The shift to Texas and Sheridan's direct involvement as the sole writer for the season signals a creative overhaul for the spin-off, which was originally expected to film this month with a different showrunner.

The details

Previously announced as NOLA King, the spin-off will now be titled Frisco King and will film in Fort Worth, Texas, rather than New Orleans. The series will star Samuel L. Jackson in his first-ever leading television role, reprising his character from the third season of Tulsa King. The eight-episode first season is set to begin production in late March, with Sheridan writing all episodes.

  • The series was originally announced as NOLA King in 2025.
  • The title change to Frisco King and location shift to Texas was announced in February 2026.
  • The eight-episode first season is slated to begin filming in late March 2026.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

The creator of the Yellowstone franchise and the Tulsa King series, who will be writing all eight episodes of the first season of Frisco King.

Samuel L. Jackson

The acclaimed actor who will be starring in his first-ever leading television role in Frisco King, reprising his character from the third season of Tulsa King.

Matt Thunell

The president of Paramount Television Studios, who expressed excitement about having Sheridan write the entire first season of Frisco King.

Dave Erickson

The original showrunner who was expected to handle the NOLA King spin-off, but stepped away due to scheduling conflicts.

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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. 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.”

— Matt Thunell, President of Paramount Television Studios (Paramount)

What’s next

The eight-episode first season of Frisco King is slated to begin filming in Fort Worth, Texas in late March 2026.

The takeaway

The creative overhaul of the Tulsa King spin-off, including the title change to Frisco King and the shift in setting to Texas, signals Taylor Sheridan's continued commitment to expanding his cinematic universe with unique and compelling stories, while also highlighting his hands-on approach to ensuring the quality and consistency of his projects.