Samuel L Jackson Stars in New Taylor Sheridan Series Filming in Texas

Hollywood Hitman Heads to Texas

Samuel L. Jackson will portray Russell Lee Washington Jr., a hitman for New York mobsters who is trying to start a new life in Frisco, Texas , in the highly anticipated Paramount+ series "Frisco King." The casting represents a defining career move for Jackson, transitioning from the blockbuster and Marvel roles he's long been associated with into his first leading role in a television series .

The show was originally planned as "NOLA King," set in New Orleans, but was overhauled to become "Frisco King" after word broke late last month about the title change . Jackson's character appeared in the final two episodes of "Tulsa King's" third season, where Washington crossed paths with Sylvester Stallone's character Dwight Manfredi in federal prison and later surfaces in Tulsa on a request to take out his former acquaintance .

Washington ultimately refuses to pull the trigger due to unpaid debts and entrenched loyalty between the pair, leading to the opportunity for the character's stardom in his very own spinoff . The series follows Jackson's character as he leaves Tulsa behind and attempts to build a new life in North Texas .

Taylor Sheridan's Texas Empire Grows

The first season will have eight episodes, all written by Taylor Sheridan , the creative force behind "Yellowstone" and numerous other hit series. "Frisco King" will join "Landman," "Lioness," "The Madison," and "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," as a Sheridan show filming in and around the Fort Worth area .

By moving the production to Frisco and neighboring Fort Worth, Sheridan is once again leveraging his home turf, ensuring the spinoff maintains the rugged, Texas-centric DNA that has become the hallmark of his most successful productions . The casting is bringing production spotlight from traditional Hollywood hubs to North Texas, thanks in part to Sheridan's growing preference for filming in and around Cowtown .

Sheridan, Jackson and Stallone will all executive produce the show, with additional producers including Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Christina Alexandra Voros, Michael Friedman, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Keith Cox and 101 Studios CEO David Glasser .

Production Details and Local Impact

Filming is slated to begin later this month in Fort Worth, Frisco and other surrounding cities, with production scheduled to start in late March 2026 . While much of the day-to-day filming will take place in nearby Fort Worth, Frisco residents should still expect regular on-location shoots, with the first three episodes already written .

Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney recently posted a lengthy message on Facebook about the show, writing "We welcome the entire 'Frisco King' team to our community and look forward to them showing it off through their lens!" Texas-based Legacy Casting announced last week that it's looking for background actors for a variety of roles, with all roles being paid and varying in the hours of work, and folks can apply at MyCastingFile.com .

The arrival of "Frisco King" represents another milestone for North Texas' expanding film and television industry, with production based between Frisco and Fort Worth positioning the region as an increasingly attractive destination for large-scale streaming productions . The series promises to showcase North Texas locations to global audiences, potentially featuring iconic spots like The Star in Frisco and Toyota Stadium as dramatic backdrops for Washington Jr.'s criminal enterprises.