Samuel L. Jackson Joins Sylvester Stallone in Explosive ‘NOLA King’ Spinoff
Alright, so here's some major news that’s got fans of gritty crime dramas fired up. The one and only Samuel L. Jackson is officially stepping into the Taylor Sheridan universe, headlining the new Tulsa King spinoff titled NOLA King . If you thought Tulsa King with Sylvester Stallone was intense, this next chapter is about to take things up a whole new level.
Now, what’s really cool about this is that Jackson’s character—Russell Lee Washington Jr.—isn’t just parachuting in out of nowhere. He’s going to be introduced in Season 3 of Tulsa King , coming this September, right alongside Stallone’s Dwight Manfredi. The setup is classic Sheridan: Washington and Manfredi crossed paths and formed a unique bond during a 10-year stint in federal prison. But there’s a twist—Washington is actually sent by the New York crime family to take Dwight out. Sounds like betrayal, right?
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But here's where things flip. Washington arrives in Tulsa, sees what Dwight has built, sees the second chances that have flourished there, and something in him changes. Instead of pulling the trigger—figuratively or literally—he decides to walk away from the hit job. He heads back to New Orleans, the city he left behind decades ago, ready to reclaim his life, his roots, and maybe even his throne. That’s the foundation of NOLA King . A man returning to his past, haunted by it, but determined to rise from it.
What's exciting is the powerhouse cast Taylor Sheridan keeps assembling. Samuel L. Jackson, at 76, is making his debut in a lead role on a full-blown drama series—believe it or not, this is his first. He's joining the ranks of legends like Stallone, Kevin Costner ( Yellowstone ), Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren ( 1923 ), and Billy Bob Thornton ( Landman ). Sheridan has built an entire cinematic TV universe for Hollywood veterans to thrive in, and Jackson is bringing that undeniable energy, grit, and gravitas that only he can.
Production for Tulsa King Season 3 is already rolling in Oklahoma and Atlanta, and Jackson's scenes are scheduled for this July. As for NOLA King , it’s aiming to begin production early next year, with Sheridan, Stallone, and Jackson all serving as executive producers. The show’s original showrunner, Dave Erickson, had to step back due to scheduling, but the project is still moving full steam ahead.
To sum it up—this is more than just a spinoff. It’s an evolution of Tulsa King into a broader, more personal, and maybe even more dangerous world. Jackson’s return to New Orleans promises emotional drama, high-stakes crime, and a fresh perspective on what it means to start over when the past refuses to let go. If you’re a fan of Sheridan’s work or just love watching legends do their thing, NOLA King is about to be unmissable TV.
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