Hail to the King, Baby
Sylvester Stallone hands the reins over to Samuel L. Jackson as he claims his own piece of territory in a small town. Paramount+ has just premiered the trailer for Frisco King, which sees Jackson back in gangster mode and having the time of his life. His reign in the eight-episode season begins December 18 with a two-episode premiere, followed by new episodes every Friday, exclusively on Paramount+.
The official synopsis reads,
“Frisco King follows seasoned New Orleans gangster Lee Washington as he lands in Frisco, Texas, and discovers a hustler’s playground hidden beneath the polished surface of American suburbia. Recruiting an ambitious protégé, a loyal driver, and a growing network of eccentric partners, Lee transforms small hustles into big business. But, every new score raises the stakes, and as his influence grows, so do the risks, forcing Lee to stay one grift ahead. Frisco may not know it yet, but its new king has arrived.”
New Frisco King Cast
Samuel L. Jackson will star in the series as Russell Lee Washington Jr., who was first introduced in the third season of Tulsa King. Joining him will be Asa Germann (Gen V), Kai Caster (Spider-Noir), Lilah Pate (Outer Banks), and Savanna Gann (English Teacher).
Germann will play Teddy, a sharp, savvy, entrepreneurial college dropout who gets Lee’s attention; Caster will play Keith, a polite valet at the local Sandman Hotel; Pate will play London, a local cheerleading goddess recruited by Lee, who’s not afraid to use her good looks to get what she wants; And Gann will play Avery, a fellow cheerleader and friend of London’s who’s also recruited to join Lee’s crew.
Taylor Sheridan Writes the First Season
All eight episodes of the first season of Frisco King will be written by Taylor Sheridan, with Christina Alexandra Voros and Michael Friedman directing. Voros will helm the pilot.
“We are honored to have Taylor Sheridan write the first season of Frisco King and bring to life Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic character,” said Matt Thunell, President, Paramount Television Studios. “Having him pen all episodes of the season with his singular voice will be a treat for fans of Tulsa King and audiences around the world.“
“Taylor Sheridan continues to build worlds that attract some of the most iconic talent working today, andFrisco King is no exception,” said Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals at Paramount+. “Having Samuel L. Jackson step into this universe is a testament to the scale and ambition of the storytelling Taylor is crafting. We’re thrilled to expand this storyline with such a powerhouse creative team and cast on Paramount+.“
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