Frisco King, the upcoming Tulsa King spinoff starring Samuel L. Jackson, premieres Friday, Dec. 18, on Paramount+ with two episodes. New episodes will stream weekly on Fridays. And more new news: Tulsa King star Sylvester Stallone will make a special appearance. The teaser for the drama series from Taylor Sheridan is also out now.
Read on for all the details we have so far on the original series, including the show’s plot, cast and creative team.
Key facts
- Show: Frisco King
- Premiere date: Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
- Release cadence: A two-episode premiere, followed by new episodes Fridays through the season finale
- Where to watch: Paramount+
- Season 1 episodes: 8
- Stars: Samuel L. Jackson
- Special appearance: Sylvester Stallone
- Connection: Tulsa King spinoff
- Filming location: Fort Worth, Texas
When does the show premiere?
Frisco King premieres Friday, Dec. 18 on Paramount+, with two episodes, followed by one new episode every Friday through the season finale.
The premiere-date announcement was made on Oct. 15, 2026, one day before the Season 4 premiere of Tulsa King, also on Paramount+.
Watch the teaser
The Frisco King teaser was released Thursday, Oct. 15, along with the show’s premiere date announcement. As they say in the clip, “This feels pretty criminal.” Exactly! Watch the official teaser here.
What is the show about?
Frisco King is about Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Samuel L. Jackson), a New Orleans gangster who lands in Frisco, Texas, where he transforms small hustles into big business, with the help of an ambitious protégé, a loyal driver, and a growing network of eccentric partners.
Who stars?
Oscar® nominee Samuel L. Jackson stars in Friso King. The iconic actor (Pulp Fiction, Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, The Hateful Eight) reprises the role he played as a special guest star on Tulsa King Season 3. In addition to his Oscar® nod (for Pulp Fiction), Jackson is the recipient of an honorary Oscar®.
Here’s the full announced starring cast list for Frisco King:
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Asa Germann
- Kai Caster
- Lilah Pate
- Savanna Gann
Will Sylvester Stallone appear on Frisco King?
Yes! Frisco King will boast a special appearance by Sylvester Stallone. The Oscar®-nominated Stallone is the star of Tulsa King, the drama series where we were introduced to Samuel L. Jackson’s Russell Lee Washington Jr., the gangster at the center of Frisco King.
How is the show connected to Tulsa King?
Frisco King is connected to Tulsa King via Russell Lee Washington Jr., known as Lee, and Dwight Manfredi. Lee and Dwight met in federal prison. Dwight saved Lee’s life about 20 years prior to the events of Tulsa King. Dwight knows Lee as a man of honor, and a hitman of distinction – “the best there ever was,” he says in “Dead Weight,” the Season 3 episode of Tulsa King.
Is Samuel L. Jackson reprising his Tulsa King character?
Yes. In Frisco King, Samuel L. Jackson reprises his Tulsa King character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., a hitman who befriended Dwight (Sylvester Stallone) in federal prison. Known as Lee, the character is introduced in the Season 3 Tulsa King episodes, “Dead Weight” and “Jesus Lizard.”
Creative team behind the show
Frisco King is the latest original drama series for Paramount+ from Oscar® nominee Taylor Sheridan. Sheridan, the prolific writer, director, and executive producer, will pen all eight episodes of Frisco King Season 1.
Frisco King is executive produced by Sheridan, Sylvester Stallone, Samuel L. Jackson. David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Christina Alexandra Voros, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox. Sheridan, Stallone, and Jackson are all Oscar® nominees.
Where to watch Frisco King
When Frisco King premieres Friday, Dec. 18, you can watch the show exclusively on Paramount+. Paramount+ is also home to Tulsa King, and several other Taylor Sheridan original dramas.
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Watch NowFAQ
Will Taylor Sheridan write all episodes of Frisco King?
Yes. Taylor Sheridan will write all episodes of Frisco King Season 1. The debut season will feature eight episodes.
How many episodes are in Season 1?
There will be eight episodes in Frisco King Season 1.
Where was the show filmed?
Frisco King filmed in Fort Worth, Texas, beginning in March 2026.
What was Frisco King previously called?
Frisco King was formerly known as NOLA King – and not for nothing. Frisco King‘s central character, Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Samuel L. Jackson), hails from New Orleans.
