Samuel L. Jackson's 'Tulsa King' Spinoff Gets New Title, Taylor Sheridan to Write All Episodes

The spinoff, now called 'Frisco King,' will be set mostly in Frisco, Texas and production is set to begin in late March.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Paramount+ has announced that Samuel L. Jackson's 'Tulsa King' spinoff has been given a new title, 'Frisco King,' and will now be set mostly in Frisco, Texas. The series, which was previously titled 'NOLA King' and set in New Orleans, will have all eight episodes of the first season written by 'Tulsa King' creator Taylor Sheridan.

Why it matters

The change in title and setting for the 'Tulsa King' spinoff signals a shift in the creative direction of the series, with Sheridan taking on a larger role by writing all episodes. This move aligns with Paramount+'s strategy of expanding popular franchises and working with high-profile talent like Samuel L. Jackson to drive subscriber growth.

The details

Paramount+ announced that 'Frisco King' will start production next month in Fort Worth, Texas. The spinoff series was originally titled 'NOLA King' and set in New Orleans, but the new title and Frisco, Texas setting were chosen, with the show now only briefly visiting New Orleans. Taylor Sheridan, the creator of 'Tulsa King,' is now set to write all eight episodes of the first season of 'Frisco King.'

  • Production on 'Frisco King' is set to begin in late March 2026.
  • 'Tulsa King' hit Nielsen's top 10 streaming originals chart for eleven consecutive weeks in Fall 2025.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

The creator of 'Tulsa King' who is now set to write all eight episodes of the first season of the 'Frisco King' spinoff.

Samuel L. Jackson

The iconic actor who was introduced as Russell Lee Washington Jr. in Season 3 of 'Tulsa King' and is now starring in the 'Frisco King' spinoff.

Paramount Television Studios

The studio producing the 'Frisco King' spinoff series.

101 Studios

The production company behind 'Frisco King' and 'Tulsa King.'

Jane Wiseman

The head of originals at Paramount+ who commented on the 'Frisco King' spinoff.

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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, Paramount Television Studios (Variety)

“Taylor Sheridan continues to build worlds that attract some of the most iconic talent working today, and 'Frisco King' is no exception. 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+.”

— Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals, Paramount+ (Variety)

What’s next

Production on 'Frisco King' is set to begin in late March 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

The shift in title and setting for the 'Tulsa King' spinoff, along with Sheridan taking on full writing duties, signals Paramount+'s commitment to expanding the popular franchise and working with high-profile talent like Samuel L. Jackson to drive subscriber growth on the platform.