Samuel L. Jackson's Russell Lee Washington Jr. Takes Center Stage in Frisco King: A Taylor Sheridan Spinoff Series
Taylor Sheridan's upcoming spinoff series, originally titled NOLA King and set in New Orleans, will now be relocated to Texas and renamed Frisco King. The show will focus on Samuel L. Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., who was introduced in the third season of Tulsa King with Sylvester Stallone. Paramount+ announced that Sheridan will write all eight episodes of the first season.
The decision to move the spinoff to Texas and change the title to Frisco King was revealed by Paramount+ on Tuesday. The show will delve into the story of Russell Lee Washington Jr., portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, expanding on the character's journey introduced in Tulsa King. The series is set to be a collaboration between Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, with Sheridan, Stallone, and Jackson serving as executive producers.
Production for Frisco King is scheduled to kick off in late March in Fort Worth, Texas. The show's creators are excited to bring this new chapter to life and explore the character of Russell Lee Washington Jr. in a different setting. With Taylor Sheridan at the helm of the writing process, fans can expect a captivating and immersive storytelling experience.
The team behind Frisco King is thrilled to have Samuel L. Jackson on board to bring his iconic character to life in this new chapter of the series. The show's move to Texas and the involvement of Sheridan, Stallone, and Jackson promise an exciting and ambitious narrative that will captivate audiences worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates on the production and release of Frisco King on Paramount+.