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Samuel L. Jackson’s Tulsa King Debut Sets Up Paramount+ Spinoff NOLA King

Paramount+ has ordered NOLA King to series, with filming slated for February 2026.

Overview

  • Jackson appears in Tulsa King’s Season 3 penultimate episode, introducing Russell Lee Washington Jr. as a key figure whose story continues in NOLA King.
  • The new series follows Russell as he returns to New Orleans decades after leaving to rebuild relationships and assert control in the city, drawing heat from former New York employers and local adversaries.
  • Industry reporting places NOLA King’s production start in February 2026, with outlets expecting a late-2026 or early-2027 premiere window.
  • Sylvester Stallone says Jackson actively pursued the role and praised his presence on set, describing an immediate on-screen chemistry.
  • Paramount+ has renewed Tulsa King for Season 4, and the Season 3 finale is scheduled to stream on November 23.