Tulsa King Spin-Off Renamed Frisco King, Shifts to Texas Under Sheridan Control

A planned spin-off from the Paramount+ crime series *Tulsa King* has undergone a major overhaul, shifting its setting from New Orleans to Frisco, Texas, with creator Taylor Sheridan taking direct creative control.

Originally titled *NOLA King*, the project was set to star Samuel L. Jackson reprising his role as Russell Lee, the ruthless criminal and former prison ally of protagonist Dwight Manfredi, played by Sylvester Stallone. Introduced in the third season of *Tulsa King*, Lee's storyline was meant to follow his return to New Orleans as the narrative centerpiece.

The series has now been renamed *Frisco King*, relocating the action to Frisco, Texas, and altering the story's tone and environment. This pivot stems from creative decisions as well as internal challenges, including the departure of showrunner Dave Erickson last summer. No replacement has been named, aligning with Sheridan's hands-on approach to his projects, where he often oversees development without a traditional showrunner structure.

Sheridan will personally write all eight episodes of the first season—a far greater involvement than his contribution to *Tulsa King*, limited to the pilot. The changes position *Frisco King* as more than a mere extension of the original, aiming to bolster Sheridan's growing criminal universe alongside hits like *Yellowstone*. Production details remain under wraps, but the move underscores Sheridan's influence in reshaping his TV empire.