Frisco King
A Tulsa King spinoff set in North Texas.
Frisco King is an upcoming American crime comedy drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan for Paramount+. It is a spinoff of *Tulsa King* and stars Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a former New York mob hitman who, after disobeying an order to kill Dwight "The General" Manfredi, moves to Frisco, Texas—a suburb of Dallas–Fort Worth—to establish his own criminal operation. Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios produce the series, which exists within Sheridan's growing *Tulsa King* universe.
The series has not yet been officially ordered by Paramount+, but it is in development. The first season is planned to have eight episodes, all written by Sheridan. The series will stream exclusively on Paramount+.
The main cast includes Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., Asa Germann as Teddy—a sharp, savvy, entrepreneurial college dropout who catches Washington's attention—Kai Caster as Keith, a polite valet at the Sandman Hotel, Lilah Pate as London, a locally famous cheerleader, and Savanna Gann as Avery, another cheerleader and London's friend. Recurring roles include Tom Pecinka as Ryland, a seasoned businessman with a party side, and Arturo Del Puerto as Hector, a smart, hard-working landscaper.
The character Russell Lee Washington Jr. is an original creation for this spinoff, not previously seen in *Tulsa King*. The series continues Sheridan's pattern of building interconnected TV universes, similar to the *Yellowstone* franchise expansions *1883* and *1923*. Sheridan serves as creator and head writer, with executive producers including Sylvester Stallone, Samuel L. Jackson, David C. Glasser, Ronald Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Christina Alexandra Voros, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox. Sheridan wrote all eight episodes himself, a selling point Paramount+ emphasized to ensure tonal and narrative consistency with *Tulsa King*. Samuel L. Jackson was the first actor confirmed for the spinoff. Additional casting was announced on March 4, 2026, and in July 2026, Tom Pecinka and Arturo Del Puerto joined in recurring roles.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Comedy drama / Crime drama
- Creator
- Taylor Sheridan
- Based On
- Tulsa King / by Taylor Sheridan
- Starring
- Samuel L. Jackson / Asa Germann / Kai Caster / Lilah Pate / Savanna Gann
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Director
- Christina Alexandra Voros / Michael Friedman
- Company
- 101 Studios / Paramount Television Studios
- Network
- Paramount+
- Related
- Tulsa King
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Lore & Background
Frisco King is a spinoff of *Tulsa King* currently in development at Paramount+. The first season will consist of eight episodes written solely by Sheridan. The series is scheduled to stream exclusively on Paramount+.
The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., an ex-con and former New York mob hitman who defies an order to kill Dwight Manfredi and relocates to Frisco, Texas, to start his own criminal operation. Supporting main cast members include Asa Germann as Teddy, a college dropout; Kai Caster as Keith, a valet; Lilah Pate as London, a locally famous cheerleader; and Savanna Gann as Avery, another cheerleader and London's friend. Recurring roles include Tom Pecinka as Ryland and Arturo Del Puerto as Hector. The character Russell Lee Washington Jr. is an original creation for this series, not previously appearing in *Tulsa King*.
Reader's Guide
Frisco King represents Taylor Sheridan's continued expansion of interconnected television universes, following the model of the Yellowstone franchise. By spinning off a character from Tulsa King—Russell Lee Washington Jr., played by Samuel L. Jackson—the series deepens the narrative world of organized crime in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The show's significance lies in its shift from the original working title NOLA King (set in New Orleans) to a North Texas setting, aligning with Sheridan's frequent use of Texas locations. The series is notable for having all eight episodes of its first season written solely by Sheridan, emphasizing continuity with Tulsa King. Principal photography in North Texas, including Fort Worth and suburbs like Southlake, grounds the production in the region it depicts. As a Paramount+ exclusive, Frisco King extends the platform's investment in Sheridan's crime dramas, with Jackson also serving as an executive producer alongside Sylvester Stallone. The series' legacy will depend on its reception, but it is positioned as a key entry in Sheridan's growing portfolio of interconnected series.
Did You Know?
- The series was originally developed under the working title NOLA King before being reworked and retitled Frisco King.
- Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as Russell Lee Washington Jr. from Tulsa King.
- All eight episodes of the first season are written solely by Taylor Sheridan.
- Principal photography began in March 2026 in North Texas, including Fort Worth and surrounding suburbs.
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