Samuel L. Jackson is the new returning king in town in Taylor Sheridan’s “Frisco King,” where he reprises his role of Russell Lee Washington Jr..
\n\nThe New Orleans gangster establishes a new kingdom in Frisco, Texas, where he discovers a hustler running his business amid the suburban town. Per the series logline, “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.”
\n\nThe series will premiere on Paramount+ Dec. 18 with two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly. Starring alongside Jackson are Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate and Savanna Gann, with a special appearance by Sylvester Stallone.
\n\nWritten by Sheridan, “Frisco King” is executive produced by Stallone, Jackson, Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Keith Cox. Christina Alexandra Voros and Michael Friedman executive produce in addition to both directing four episodes, with Voros directing the pilot. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and…
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