Frisco King Teaser: Samuel L. Jackson Takes Over Texas in Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King Spin-Off

Move over, Dwight Manfredi! There is a new gangster ready to rule the neighbourhood, and he is bringing plenty of attitude with him. Paramount+ has unveiled a first-look teaser for Frisco King, the upcoming crime drama spin-off of Tulsa King, with Hollywood heavyweight Samuel L. Jackson stepping into the spotlight as Russell Lee Washington Jr. Set in the suburbs of Texas, the series promises a fresh mix of criminal ambition, street-smart hustling and dark humour. If you thought the world of Tulsa King was already full of colourful characters, this new chapter looks ready to raise the stakes.

Jackson reprises his role as Russell Lee Washington Jr., the seasoned criminal first introduced in the third season of Tulsa King. Originally sent by the mob to eliminate Dwight Manfredi, played by Sylvester Stallone, Russell finds himself inspired by the criminal opportunities around him instead. Rather than simply following orders, he decides to build an empire of his own in Frisco, Texas. It is a bold career move, to say the least! What begins as a fresh start quickly becomes an ambitious attempt to turn small-time hustles into a much bigger operation.

The official premise promises a fascinating look at the criminal underbelly hiding beneath the polished surface of American suburbia. As Russell settles into Frisco, he discovers a world full of opportunities for anyone willing to take a few risks. He begins assembling a team that includes an ambitious protégé, a loyal driver and an increasingly eccentric collection of partners. Together, they turn small schemes into profitable ventures, with each new success bringing bigger rewards and more dangerous consequences. The challenge? Staying one step ahead of rivals, law enforcement and the inevitable trouble that comes with building a criminal empire.

Behind the series is Taylor Sheridan, the creative force associated with Tulsa King and other popular crime and drama projects. Sheridan has created and written Frisco King, with all episodes penned by him. Michael Friedman and Christina Alexandra Voros are among the directors attached to the series. With Sheridan's familiar interest in ambitious characters navigating dangerous worlds, the spin-off has the potential to expand the Tulsa King universe while giving its new leading man plenty of room to make the story his own.

Jackson leads a supporting cast featuring Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate and Savanna Gann. Fans of Tulsa King also have another reason to tune in, as Sylvester Stallone is set to make a special appearance as Dwight Manfredi. That connection keeps the new series firmly linked to its parent show while allowing Russell to establish his own territory. The central question is whether his growing ambitions will put him on a collision course with the criminal world he once served—or whether he can become a king in his own right.

Frisco King is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on December 18, 2026, with two episodes debuting on launch day, followed by new episodes every Friday. With Samuel L. Jackson leading the action, Taylor Sheridan behind the scripts and a story about one gangster's rise to power, the series looks like an intriguing addition to the expanding Tulsa King universe. Frisco might look peaceful on the surface, but its newest resident has other plans. And if Russell Lee Washington Jr. gets his way, the suburbs are about to become a whole lot more dangerous.

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