‘Frisco King’: Teaser & Premiere Date for ‘Tulsa King’ Spinoff Revealed
The Taylor Sheridan universe is, once again, expanding into new territory — this time, it’s Frisco, Texas.
Frisco King, the first spinoff of Tulsa King, features Samuel L. Jackson in the lead. Originally announced as NOLA King, the series will follow Jackson’s character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., as he attempts to follow in Dwight Manfredi’s (Sylvester Stallone) footsteps by creating his own mob kingdom in a new city.
Now, the trailer, premiere date, and more details for the series are in from Paramount+. Here’s a look at everything we know about Frisco King so far.
Who will star in Frisco King?
Samuel L. Jackson will lead the series as Russell Lee Washington Jr., who has a history in the crime world. He first appeared opposite Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King Season 3 as a backdoor introduction to the character and new series.
Joining Jackson on the cast are Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate, and Savanna Gann as series regulars. Germann’s character, Teddy, is described as “a sharp, savvy, entrepreneurial college dropout who gets Lee’s attention.” Caster’s is Keith, “a polite valet at the local Sandman Hotel.” Then, Pate’s is London, “a local cheerleading goddess recruited by Lee, who’s not afraid to use her good looks to get what she wants,” while Gann’s is Avery, “a fellow cheerleader and friend of London’s who’s also recruited to join Lee’s crew.”
While the series was initially expected to be written, executive produced, and showrun by Dave Erickson (who also works on Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown and is the current showrunner on Tulsa King), Paramount+ announced in late February that all eight episodes of the show would actually be written by Sheridan himself.
Matt Thunell, president of Paramount Television Studios, said of the news, “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.”
Directing the series are Christina Alexandra Voros and Michael Friedman, who’ve worked with Sheridan in past series.
When will Frisco King premiere?
The new series premieres on Friday, December 18, which is the same day as Tulsa King Season 4’s finale, on Paramount+.
What will Frisco King be about?
The description for the series reads, “Frisco King follows seasoned New Orleans gangster Lee Washington as he lands in Frisco, Texas, and discovers a hustler’s playground hidden beneath the polished surface of American suburbia. Recruiting an ambitious protégé, a loyal driver, and a growing network of eccentric partners, Lee transforms small hustles into big business. But every new score raises the stakes, and as his influence grows, so do the risks, forcing Lee to stay one grift ahead. Frisco may not know it yet, but its new king has arrived.”
The Tulsa King spinoff was expected to follow Washington as he leaves Tulsa, to take over as a crime syndicate leader in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, the title change also indicates a change in destination: Instead, the show will take place in Frisco, Texas.
The original logline for the new show read, “NOLA King follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Jackson) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Stallone) during a 10-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all. Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned 42 years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family, friends, and to take control of the city he left behind. In so doing, he incurs the wrath of his former employers in New York and makes himself vulnerable to old NOLA foes, both criminal and cop.”
Is there a trailer for Frisco King?
Yes, the series’ trailer is here. You can also check out first-look images from the series right here.
Where does Frisco King fit into the Taylor Sheridan universe?
Frisco King will be a spinoff of Tulsa King — the first outside of the Yellowstone universe. It will join the Paramount+ network of streaming series that also includes Landman, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, and Yellowstone‘s spinoffs.
Frisco King, Series Premiere, December 18, Paramount+
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Samuel L Jackson as a mob boss? Heck yeah, I'm watching!
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Just hope it’s authentic meaning it’s got to be filmed in New Orleans
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NOLA King was a much better name.
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Should have kept it in NOLA - a little more mischievous activity than Frisco. Voodoo, great bars, endless entertainment & of course corruption!
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Sam L...
Awesome...
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1-16-26
Sam Recently Starred in a Gangsta Mini Series Titled "FIGHT NIGHT" with Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Terrance Howard.
Great GANGSTA Mini Series and Funny ... with HUMOR in The Right Places ... !!!
The TULSA KING Spin Off is an Excellent Idea. Thought SAM would be a New Limited Role Cast Member due to his
Prior Commitments and Professional Demand.
Getting a Spin Off SHOW is a Coup d'état ... !!!
If "SAM" was SMART and I know "HE" is ... ???
He would add "DELROY LINDO" as a "HEAVY" Opposing Cast Member "CRIME BOSS" for his New "SPIN OFF" Show
"TULSA KING" Spin Off "NOLA KING"
DELROY LINDO played a Great Cruddy Character in "WEST INDIAN ARCHIE" ... !!!
Other(s) I'd like to SEE Cast in the Series are:
Jeffrey Wright
Eryka Badu
Courtney B. Vance
Monique
Anthony Anderson
Lisa Bonet
Joe Morton
To Name just a Few ... of WHO I'd like to SEE as Cast Member(s) on this Show ... !!!
Of Course One (1) or both of The Tate Bros. Reuniting Anthony Anderson and his Partner in Crime
the Oldest Tate Brother. No ATM Machines being STOLEN in this Series.
Of Course Larenz Tate has to Play a CroOked Politician ...
Judge, Minister, whatever ... !!!
Of Course "SIR DELROY LINDO" has to Play a Major Role in the Series if Cast has not already been Selected.
Just my 2 cents ...
FCB from D.C.
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New Orleans, New Orleans? Or like how they film Tulsa (King), Oklahoma in Atlanta, Georgia?
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I thought Scott Baio was in to too
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I think a mob spinoff in Cleveland Ohio would be a great idea too! There’s plenty of mob history there that needs an update.
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