Frisco King
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| Created by | Taylor Sheridan |
| Based on | Tulsa King by Taylor Sheridan[1] |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Paramount+[3] |
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| Tulsa King |
Frisco King is an upcoming American crime comedy drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan for Paramount+.[3][1] A spinoff of the series Tulsa King, it stars Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a New York mob hitman who, after refusing an order to kill Dwight "The General" Manfredi, relocates to the Dallas–Fort Worth suburb of Frisco, Texas, to build his own criminal enterprise.[3] The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios and is set within Sheridan's expanding Tulsa King universe.[3][2]
Frisco King was ordered to series by Paramount+ in February 2026, after being developed under the working title NOLA King before its setting and title were changed to North Texas–based Frisco King.[1] The first season will consist of eight episodes written solely by Sheridan.[3][2] Principal photography began in March 2026 in North Texas, including Fort Worth and surrounding suburbs.[4] The series is scheduled to stream exclusively on Paramount+.[3]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- 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.[3]
- Asa Germann as Teddy, a "sharp, savvy, entrepreneurial" college dropout who draws Washington's attention and becomes entwined in his schemes.[2]
- Kai Caster as Keith, a polite valet at the Sandman Hotel who becomes involved with Washington's nascent crew.[2]
- Lilah Pate as London, a locally famous cheerleader who is unafraid to leverage her looks and status when recruited by Washington.[2]
- Savanna Gann as Avery, another cheerleader and London's friend who is also recruited into Washington's operation.[2]
Recurring
[edit]- Tom Pecinka as Ryland, a seasoned, professional businessman but is, in reality, a bit of a party animal.[5]
- Arturo Del Puerto as Hector, a smart, hard-working, ambitious landscaper working on an upscale property in Frisco, TX.[5]
Episodes
[edit]The first season of Frisco King is planned to consist of eight episodes, all written by Taylor Sheridan.[3][2]
Production
[edit]Background and connection to Tulsa King
[edit]Russell Lee Washington Jr. was introduced in Tulsa King as a hitman with a shared prison history with Dwight Manfredi, establishing the backstory that leads into the events of Frisco King.[3][1] The spinoff continues Sheridan's strategy of building interconnected television universes, similar to the expansion of the Yellowstone franchise with 1883 and 1923 and the use of shared characters and locations across series.[6]
Development
[edit]Paramount+ ordered Frisco King to series as a spinoff of Sheridan's crime drama Tulsa King, which stars Sylvester Stallone as New York mob capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi.[1] The project was initially developed under the working title NOLA King, with early plans to set the story in New Orleans, before the series was reworked and retitled Frisco King to reflect its relocation to North Texas.[6] The retooled concept centers on Washington's move to the Dallas–Fort Worth suburb of Frisco, aligning the show with Sheridan's broader practice of setting series in and around Texas.[4]
Sheridan serves as creator and head writer, with Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios producing for Paramount+.[3][2] He is joined as executive producer by Stallone and Jackson, along with David C. Glasser, Ronald Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Christina Alexandra Voros, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox.[2][1]
Writing
[edit]Sheridan was announced as the sole writer for all eight episodes of the first season, continuing the hands-on approach he has taken on several of his other Paramount+ series, including Yellowstone, 1883, and Tulsa King.[3][2] Paramount+ positioned his exclusive authorship as a key selling point, emphasizing continuity of tone and storytelling with the flagship Tulsa King series.[6]
Casting
[edit]Samuel L. Jackson was first confirmed to star in and executive-produce the spinoff, reprising his role as Russell Lee Washington Jr. from Tulsa King.[3][1] On March 4, 2026, Paramount+ and Paramount Press Express announced additional casting, confirming Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate, and Savanna Gann in key supporting roles.[2] In July 2026, it was announced that Tom Pecinka, Arturo Del Puerto joined the series in recurring roles.[5]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography for Frisco King began in late March 2026 in North Texas.[4] In early April, the Fort Worth Star‑Telegram reported that production was casting local background performers for filming in and around Fort Worth, reflecting the series' intention to use the region to represent the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, including Frisco.[4]
Local news outlets subsequently reported that filming was taking place in nearby suburbs such as Southlake, including sequences that led to temporary road closures.[7] Entertainment outlets, including Collider and Screen Rant, published first-look images of Jackson in character on set, noting that the series had officially started production under its new title.[8][9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 White, Peter (February 25, 2026). "'Tulsa King' Spinoff Starring Samuel L. Jackson Ordered At Paramount+; Taylor Sheridan Sets 'Frisco King'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 "Paramount+ Announces Additional Casting for Frisco King". Paramount Press Express. March 4, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Frisco King: Samuel L. Jackson Series From Taylor Sheridan". Paramount+. February 25, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Taylor Sheridan's 'Frisco King' casting extras for North Texas filming". Fort Worth Star‑Telegram. April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Cordero, Rosy (July 12, 2026). "Samuel L. Jackson-Led 'Frisco King' Casts Tom Pecinka & Arturo Del Puerto". Deadline. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Egner, Jeremy (March 7, 2026). "Samuel L. Jackson Leads 'Frisco King,' the 'Tulsa King' Spinoff With a New Name and New Setting". Parade. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Taylor Sheridan's new North Texas-based series 'Frisco King' filming in Southlake". WFAA. April 12, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ "First Look at Taylor Sheridan's 'Frisco King' Reveals Samuel L. Jackson's New Crime Series". Screen Rant. April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Taylor Sheridan's 'Tulsa King' Universe Expands With 'Frisco King' as Filming Officially Begins". Collider. April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
