Tulsa's New Blood: Samuel L. Jackson Eyeing the Lead in "NOLA King" Spin-off
Possible lead role for a spin-off of TV series 'Tulsa King'? - Protagonist possibly taking on role in upcoming "Tulsa King" sequel series.
It looks like your favorite action legends are about to spar again! Sylvester Stallone (78), known for his recent hit series "Tulsa King," might be joining forces with none other than the legendary Samuel L. Jackson (76) in an upcoming spin-off.
You heard it right - Jackson's name is being tossed around for the leading role! As per rumors circulating in the media, Jackson's character, rumored to be named Russell Lee Washington Jr., will first appear as a guest star in "Tulsa King" Season 3 before stepping into the limelight in the spin-off, titled "NOLA King."
Setting the Stage for a Showdown in New Orleans
Exciting times are ahead for fans of the Crime Drama "Tulsa King," as reported by industry magazine "The Hollywood Reporter" and others. Jackson and Stallone are set to tangle once more, but first, in Season 3 of "Tulsa King." During filming in Atlanta and Oklahoma, Jackson is expected to make his appearance in July. Production for "NOLA King" is slated to kick off in February, according to sources.
But what about the characters and their entanglements? Rumor has it that Russell Washington Jr.'s (Jackson's character) background is as criminal as Stallone's Dwight Manfredi. Both are expected to have a bone to pick, setting the stage for an explosive showdown.
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Tulsa King
- NOLA King
- Oklahoma
- Sylvester Stallone
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Character and Plot Overview:
- Character: Russell Lee Washington Jr., played by Samuel L. Jackson, is a powerful criminal figure who will first meet Stallone's Dwight Manfredi in Season 3 of "Tulsa King" before headlining the spin-off "NOLA King."
- Plot: The spin-off "NOLA King" will focus on Russell Washington Jr. as he moves from Tulsa to New Orleans to establish himself as a crime boss. More details about the plot are yet to be revealed.
Release Date:
- Production Timing: The filming for "NOLA King" is expected to begin in February 2026.
- Premiere Date: While no official premiere date has been announced, fans can expect the series to debut by the end of 2026 or early 2027, provided production and post-production timelines allow for it[1][4][5].
Adversarial Relationship with Sylvester Stallone:
- Russell Washington Jr. and Dwight Manfredi, played by Sylvester Stallone, will have a complex and adversarial relationship that is set to spill over into the spin-off "NOLA King." Their past encounters will be established during Season 3 of "Tulsa King."[1][2]
I'm not gonna let you go, Dwight Manfredi, as Russell Lee Washington Jr., the formidable character played by Samuel L. Jackson, spills over his adversarial relationship with you into the upcoming spin-off series, "NOLA King." This exciting new entertainment venture, set in New Orleans, is set to air on movies-and-tv platforms in the latter half of 2027, following the production timing in February 2026.
