A spinoff of “Tulsa King” set in New Orleans is currently in the works at Paramont+, with Samuel L. Jackson attached to star and executive produce.
Variety has learned from sources that the project, currently titled “NOLA King,” will be set up by a guest starring appearance from Jackson in the upcoming third season of “Tulsa King.” Exact details about the new series remain under wraps, aside from the fact that Jackson would lead the series as a character similar to Sylvester Stallone’s in “Tulsa King.”
Jackson is one of the most celebrated actors of his time. He received an Oscar nomination for his breakout role in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction.” Since then, the two have worked together on films like “Jackie Brown,” “Django Unchained,” and “The Hateful Eight.” Jackson is also known for his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which he plays Nick Fury. His other noted film roles include “Unbreakable” and its sequel “Glass,” multiple “Star Wars” films,’ “Shaft,” and “Snakes on a Plane.” His TV credits include “Fight Night” and “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.”
He is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Season 3 of “Tulsa King” is currently in production in Atlanta and Oklahoma. Stallone stars in “Tulsa King” as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mobster who is exiled to Oklahoma by his former family after serving 25 years in prison. Once there, he quickly establishes himself in the criminal underworld and builds his own crew.
Taylor Sheridan created the series and serves as executive producer along with Stallone. Dave Erickson executive produces and serves as showrunner. David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Braden Aftergood, Jim McKay, Sheri Elwood, Ildy Modrovich and Keith Cox also executive produce. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.
