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Samuel L. Jackson to Lead Tulsa King Spin-Off 'NOLA King'

Set in New Orleans, the series will continue Taylor Sheridan’s crimeverse after Jackson’s character debuts in Tulsa King Season 3.

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Overview

  • Jackson will portray Russell Lee Washington Jr., a crime underworld figure who will face Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi in multiple Season 3 episodes.
  • Tulsa King Season 3 is currently filming in Oklahoma and Atlanta and will serve as the launchpad for Jackson’s character.
  • NOLA King will be written and showrun by Dave Erickson with Taylor Sheridan attached as executive producer.
  • Production on the New Orleans–set series is slated to begin in February 2026 under the Paramount+ banner.
  • Tulsa King’s Season 2 was Paramount+’s most-watched global premiere, cementing the franchise’s success ahead of the spin-off.