{"id":13945,"date":"2025-10-29T20:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/samuel-l-jackson-lands-first-tv-lead-in-paramount-nola-king-spinoff-at-76\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T20:46:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:46:11","slug":"67499-samuel-l-jackson-lands-first-tv-lead-in-paramount-nola-king-spinoff-at-76","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/67499-samuel-l-jackson-lands-first-tv-lead-in-paramount-nola-king-spinoff-at-76\/","title":{"rendered":"Samuel L. Jackson lands first TV lead in Paramount+ &#8216;NOLA King&#8217; spinoff at 76"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Samuel L. Jackson<\/b> makes streaming history at <b>76<\/b> with his first TV lead role. <b>NOLA King<\/b>, a <b>Paramount+<\/b> spinoff of the hit series <b>Tulsa King<\/b>, officially greenlit on <b>July 17, 2025<\/b>. Jackson plays <b>Russell Lee Washington Jr.<\/b>, an ex-con navigating <b>New Orleans<\/b> crime world. The legendary actor boasts nearly <b>$15 billion<\/b> in global box office across over <b>150<\/b> films\u2014now heading his own series.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Samuel L. Jackson<\/b> at age <b>76<\/b> lands first TV series lead.<\/li>\n<li>Character <b>Russell Lee Washington Jr.<\/b> debuts in <b>Tulsa King<\/b> Season <b>3<\/b> before spinoff.<\/li>\n<li><b>NOLA King<\/b> production begins early <b>2026<\/b>, no premiere date yet.<\/li>\n<li>Series created by <b>Taylor Sheridan<\/b>, expands hit franchise to <b>New Orleans<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Jackson will executive produce alongside starring in the crime drama.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How a Legend Finally Takes the Lead<\/h2>\n<p><b>Samuel L. Jackson<\/b> has dominated cinema for <b>decades<\/b>. He commanded the screen in <b>Pulp Fiction<\/b>, anchored the <b>Marvel Cinematic Universe<\/b> as <b>Nick Fury<\/b>, and appeared in blockbuster after blockbuster. Yet television? Never as lead.<\/p>\n<p>That changes now. <b>Paramount+<\/b> announced the greenlight for <b>NOLA King<\/b> with Jackson taking center stage. This is a watershed moment for streaming and for Jackson himself. <b>Chris McCarthy<\/b>, Paramount&#8217;s top executive, highlighted why: &#8220;<b>Samuel L. Jackson<\/b> brings unparalleled presence and global appeal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Jackson&#8217;s character <b>Russell Lee Washington Jr.<\/b> befriended mob boss <b>Dwight Manfredi<\/b> during a <b>10-year<\/b> prison sentence. After their release, Washington returns to his hometown to take over <b>New Orleans<\/b>&#8216; criminal empire. The setup positions Jackson perfectly for a franchise you&#8217;ll want to binge.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;Samuel L. Jackson brings unparalleled presence and global appeal, making him the perfect choice to maximize the momentum of one of our biggest hits.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Chris McCarthy<\/b>, Paramount Global CEO<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Stepping Into the Tulsa King Universe<\/h2>\n<p>Before <b>NOLA King<\/b> drops, you&#8217;ll see Jackson in <b>Tulsa King<\/b> Season <b>3<\/b>. The main series premiered <b>September 21, 2025<\/b>. Jackson&#8217;s character enters the story there, connecting the two shows seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p><b>Sylvester Stallone<\/b>, the star of <b>Tulsa King<\/b>, spoke about Jackson&#8217;s arrival directly. He said learning Jackson would join felt like a major moment. The veteran actor was even &#8220;nervous&#8221; about working alongside such an icon. That&#8217;s the power Jackson carries after <b>50+<\/b> years in entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>New Orleans<\/b> setting brings fresh geography to <b>Taylor Sheridan<\/b>&#8216;s crime universe. Where <b>Tulsa<\/b> feels grounded and small-town, <b>New Orleans<\/b> brings heat, history, and danger. Jackson&#8217;s <b>Washington Jr.<\/b> must navigate both legacy gangsters and new players vying for control.<\/p>\n<h2>What We Know About Production &amp; Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>Right now, <b>NOLA King<\/b> is in pre-production mode. Production starts early <b>2026<\/b>, which means you won&#8217;t see the series debut until late <b>2026<\/b> at earliest\u2014likely <b>2027<\/b>. But the wait builds anticipation.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Show Details<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'>Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Lead Actor<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Samuel L. Jackson<\/b> (age 76)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Platform<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Paramount+<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Character<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Russell Lee Washington Jr.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Series Order Announced<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>July 17, 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Production Start<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'>Early <b>2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Setting<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>New Orleans, Louisiana<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Show Creator<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 12px'><b>Taylor Sheridan<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The timeline gives <b>Paramount+<\/b> breathing room. <b>Tulsa King<\/b> Season <b>3<\/b> gives viewers the chance to connect with Jackson&#8217;s character first. By the time <b>NOLA King<\/b> arrives, audiences will already care about his story.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Moment Matters for Streaming<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s be clear: this is huge. <b>Jackson<\/b> never needed television. His film career speaks for itself\u2014<b>blockbuster<\/b> after <b>blockbuster<\/b>, award nominations, cultural impact. Yet streaming is changing everything.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming allows established stars to lead ongoing narratives without film commitments. <b>Jackson<\/b> gets to anchor an entire world. He brings bankability and star power that elevates the entire <b>Paramount+<\/b> slate.<\/p>\n<p>This also signals confidence from <b>Paramount+<\/b>. They&#8217;re not experimenting with <b>Jackson<\/b>\u2014they&#8217;re investing heavily. His presence says &#8220;this <b>franchise<\/b> matters.&#8221; Combined with the <b>Tulsa King<\/b> momentum, <b>NOLA King<\/b> has built-in audiences waiting to watch.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens Next?<\/h2>\n<p>Keep watching <b>Tulsa King<\/b> Season <b>3<\/b> on <b>Paramount+<\/b> now to meet <b>Russell Lee Washington Jr.<\/b> You&#8217;ll get the backstory and understand why his <b>New Orleans<\/b> takeover matters. That groundwork makes <b>NOLA King<\/b> an automatic must-watch when it arrives.<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 15px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Follow <b>Paramount+<\/b> for <b>NOLA King<\/b> official trailers and announcements.<\/li>\n<li>Rewatch <b>Tulsa King<\/b> to deepen your connection to <b>Jackson<\/b>&#8216;s character arc.<\/li>\n<li>Mark <b>2026-2027<\/b> in your calendar\u2014that&#8217;s when premieres could happen.<\/li>\n<li>Expect <b>Taylor Sheridan<\/b> to announce supporting cast details soon.<\/li>\n<li>Share your excitement\u2014<b>Jackson<\/b> leading a series is genuinely legendary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is This Proof Streaming Changed Entertainment?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Samuel L. Jackson<\/b> taking a TV lead at <b>76<\/b> proves it. <b>Streaming<\/b> shattered old gatekeeping about where A-list talent belongs. <b>Meryl Streep<\/b> broke ground with limited series. Now <b>Jackson<\/b> launches a full franchise lead.<\/p>\n<p>The question becomes: what&#8217;s next? If <b>NOLA King<\/b> succeeds\u2014and with <b>Jackson<\/b> and <b>Sheridan<\/b>, it likely will\u2014expect other <b>megastars<\/b> to explore <b>streaming<\/b> leadership roles. That&#8217;s the legacy this moment creates.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0'>\n<li><b>Variety<\/b> &#8211; &#8220;&#8216;Tulsa King&#8217; Spinoff &#8216;NOLA King&#8217; Starring Samuel L. Jackson Paramount+ Official Greenlight&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><b>The Hollywood Reporter<\/b> &#8211; &#8220;Samuel L. Jackson Confirmed to Star in Tulsa King Sequel&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><b>IMDb News<\/b> &#8211; &#8220;Samuel L. 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