Overview

• Russell Lee Washington Jr.’s journey continues as he returns to New Orleans in pursuit of family redemption and control of the city’s criminal underworld.
• Jackson’s starring role marks his first lead in an ongoing television series and bolsters Paramount+’s flagship crime drama lineup.
• NOLA King is the Tulsa King universe’s first spinoff, reflecting Taylor Sheridan’s model of expanding franchise narratives into new settings.
• MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios are producing the series with global distribution handled by Paramount Global Content Distribution and an executive production team including Sheridan, Stallone and Jackson.
• Following Dave Erickson’s departure, Paramount+ is conducting a search for a new showrunner ahead of a February 2026 production start.