Taylor Sheridan's New Series 'Frisco King' Shifts To Texas

The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex will be the setting for the latest Sheridan production starring Samuel L. Jackson.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Writer/director Taylor Sheridan is bringing his new series 'Frisco King' to the booming city of Frisco, Texas, featuring Samuel L. Jackson as a hitman in this exciting hometown production. The show was originally planned to be set in New Orleans but was changed to north Texas after a regime change at Paramount.

Why it matters

Frisco King is the latest in Sheridan's ever-growing list of productions set in Texas, highlighting the state's appeal as a filming location and the continued growth and development of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The show's shift from New Orleans to Frisco also signals Paramount's interest in capitalizing on the region's rising prominence.

The details

Frisco King will star Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a hitman who crosses paths with Sylvester Stallone's 'Tulsa King' character Dwight Manfredi. Production is set to begin next month at the Tarrant County courthouse, and Sheridan will write all eight episodes. Frisco, Texas has seen explosive population growth over the past 25 years, with the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility and the new PGA Frisco golf course and headquarters making the city home.

  • Production is set to begin next month.
  • A release date for "Frisco King" has not been announced.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

A Texan writer and director who is behind the new series 'Frisco King' as well as other productions like 'Yellowstone', '1883', and '1923'.

Samuel L. Jackson

The acclaimed actor who will star as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a hitman, in 'Frisco King'.

Sylvester Stallone

The actor who will appear as Dwight Manfredi, the 'Tulsa King' character, in 'Frisco King'.

Paramount

The media company that is producing 'Frisco King' and oversaw the shift in the show's setting from New Orleans to Frisco, Texas.

Frisco, Texas

The booming Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex city that will serve as the setting for 'Frisco King'.

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What’s next

A release date for "Frisco King" has not been announced, but the word is that Sheridan will write all eight episodes.

The takeaway

Sheridan's decision to shift the setting of 'Frisco King' from New Orleans to the booming Dallas/Fort Worth region underscores Texas' growing appeal as a filming location and the continued development of the state's entertainment industry.