Overview
- Samuel L. Jackson debuted November 16 as Russell Lee Washington Jr. in Tulsa King’s Season 3 penultimate episode, “Dead Weight.”
- The appearance serves as a backdoor pilot for Paramount+’s announced spinoff, NOLA King, led by Jackson.
- According to the official logline, Russell returns to New Orleans after 42 years to reconnect with family and pursue control of the city, drawing heat from former New York bosses.
- Production on NOLA King is slated to begin in February 2026, with a premiere window targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
- Sylvester Stallone says Jackson actively sought the part by approaching producers, and the Season 3 finale arrives November 23 on Paramount+ and may further link storylines.