Samuel L. Jackson is bringing serious heat to the Taylor Sheridan TV universe. The Oscar-nominated icon is officially headlining “NOLA King,” a new “Tulsa King” spinoff in the works at Paramount+.
And in true Sheridan fashion, the drama is already sounding like a must-watch.
Jackson won’t just be starring—he’ll also serve as executive producer on the series, which is being crafted by Dave Erickson (“Mayor of Kingstown,” “Fear the Walking Dead“) and is set to film in early 2026.
📺 What’s ‘NOLA King‘ About?
While plot details are still under wraps, here’s what sources are spilling: Jackson will play Russell Lee Washington Jr., a crime-world heavyweight who clashes with Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi in Season 3 of “Tulsa King” before heading to New Orleans to claim his own turf.
If “Tulsa King” gave us cowboy-mafia swagger in Oklahoma, expect “NOLA King” to crank things up with southern grit, street power, and Big Easy flavor.
🎬 Meet The Team Behind ‘NOLA King‘
Lead Actor/Exec Producer: Samuel L. Jackson
Writer/Showrunner: Dave Erickson
Executive Producers: Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser (101 Studios), Chris McCarthy
Studios: MTV Entertainment Studios & 101 Studios
This series is part of Chris McCarthy’s vision to expand the “Tulsa King” universe in the same way Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” franchise spawned hit shows like “1883” and “1923.”
🎥 Timeline & Release Details
Tulsa King Season 3: Jackson’s character appears this season—filming starts in July
NOLA King: Production is eyeing a February 2026 start
Streaming Home: Paramount+
🌟 Why This Move Is Major
Let’s break it down: “Tulsa King” is already a juggernaut.
The Season 2 premiere drew 21.1 million global viewers and broke Paramount+ records.
Add Samuel L. Jackson to the mix? You’re looking at a franchise-level expansion with built-in star power and story potential.
Jackson joins an all-star lineup in Sheridan’s universe that already includes:
Kevin Costner (Yellowstone)
Jeremy Renner (Mayor of Kingstown)
Nicole Kidman & Zoe Saldaña (Special Ops: Lioness)
Harrison Ford & Helen Mirren (1923)
Billy Bob Thornton (Landman)
David Oyelowo (Bass Reeves)
Sylvester Stallone (Tulsa King)
🎭 A Look At Samuel L. Jackson’s TV Rise
From owning the MCU as Nick Fury to starring in Peacock’s “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” Jackson’s TV presence is just as legendary as his film work.
He’s an Academy Award nominee (Pulp Fiction) and an Honorary Oscar recipient—so this ain’t just stunt casting.
It’s next-level storytelling with one of Hollywood’s greats.
🗣 Final Scoop
“NOLA King” is shaping up to be a bold new chapter in the “Tulsa King” saga—backed by powerhouse talent and a creative team that knows how to deliver big, binge-worthy stories.
Get ready to see Samuel L. Jackson take over New Orleans like only he can.
The Sheridan-verse just got even more legendary.
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