Stallone and Sheridan's New Crime Series Starts Filming

Samuel L. Jackson stars in the Tulsa King spinoff titled Frisco King.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:56pm

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up image of a shattered, reflective car sensor lens, conveying the gritty, high-stakes tone of the Tulsa King crime drama franchise.The dark, textured visuals of the Tulsa King universe will continue in the new spinoff series Frisco King, starring Samuel L. Jackson.Frisco Today

Sylvester Stallone and Taylor Sheridan are collaborating on a new crime drama series titled Frisco King, which has just begun filming in North Texas. The show will star Samuel L. Jackson in the lead role and serves as a spinoff to the popular Tulsa King series.

Why it matters

Sheridan and Stallone's previous collaboration on Tulsa King was a critical and commercial success, so anticipation is high for their next project together. The new series will expand the shared universe they've created and provide more opportunities for high-profile actors like Samuel L. Jackson to showcase their talents in gritty crime stories.

The details

Frisco King has officially started production in the North Texas region, with behind-the-scenes photos and videos shared by Stallone and Paramount+ to tease the new show. Details about the plot and Jackson's character are still under wraps, but the series is expected to have a similar tone and style to Tulsa King.

  • Filming on Frisco King began in April 2026.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

An acclaimed writer, director, and producer known for his work on Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and other gritty crime dramas.

Sylvester Stallone

A legendary actor and producer who is collaborating with Sheridan on the Tulsa King universe.

Samuel L. Jackson

A renowned actor who will star in the Tulsa King spinoff series Frisco King.

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The takeaway

The partnership between Sheridan and Stallone has proven to be a fruitful one, and the addition of Samuel L. Jackson to the Tulsa King universe suggests that their latest collaboration will deliver another compelling crime drama for audiences.