After his striking entry in Tulsa King season 3, Samuel L. Jackson is all set to lead a twisting spinoff of the show, NOLA King. His character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., was a pivotal part of the protagonist's adventures in the third season, and a new show following him promises an adventurous storyline ahead. Sylvester Stallone-starrer Tulsa King has been catching the viewers' attention with a deep look at criminal organizations and the work that goes on around them. Stallone's character, Dwight "The General" Manfredi, has returned for three seasons so far, facing new challenges and threats along the way. However, Jackson's Russell came to his life as an ally, further helping out extensively at the end of season 3. Many viewers may be wondering how this unique character will become the central part of NOLA King. Here's everything that's been unveiled about the upcoming spinoff series so far. What is NOLA King all about? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRussell Lee Washington Jr. had a prominent presence in Dwight's final fight at the end of Tulsa King season 3. Through the latest installment, fans got to witness Samuel L. Jackson's appearance in the complex criminal world as a seasoned hitman. His character has intrigued many, and the latest news about him promises a look at his side of the story. NOLA King has been confirmed to be an upcoming spinoff of Tulsa King, with Russell as the central character. While the talks about the show began in 2024, Paramount+ officially announced its release in July 2025. Inspired by Dwight's journey of building an empire from scratch in Tulsa, hitman Russell Lee Washington Jr. plans to start afresh in a different setting in NOLA King. New Orleans will become his center of operations, with the series expected to unfold there. Russell grew up in New Orleans, but he returned there four decades later for a completely different purpose. The official synopsis of the series reads as follows: "Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned forty-years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family and friends, and to take control of the city he left behind. In so doing, he incurs the wrath of his former employers in New York, and makes himself vulnerable to old NOLA foes, both criminal and cop."While the cast, release schedule, and other details are yet to be unveiled, it was reported by Deadline that the show might commence filming in February 2026. Also read: Tulsa King season 3 episode 10 (finale) ending explained: Is Dwight able to kill Jeremiah?Tulsa King season 3 hinted at the release of NOLA KingSylvester Stallone at the Tulsa King | Panel in NY (Image via Getty)Tulsa King season 3 gave a strong hint at the release of NOLA King with the developments that happened in Russell's life. The specific moments come at the end of the season finale, bringing a surprise to the fans. Being on Dwight's side, he becomes actively involved in Dwight's fight with Jeremiah Dunmire. After the intense fight and subsequent victory of Dwight, the experience and Dwight's journey become a big inspiration for Russell. As he bids adieu, Russell voices his wish to start a similar criminal organization to Dwight in New Orleans. He says: "Seeing what you've done here makes me want to go back to New Orleans and maybe start something new. If the General can do it, how hard could it be?"This statement became one of the biggest clues about Jackson's entry into the universe and his plans in the new spinoff series. Also read: Tulsa King season 3 soundtrack: A comprehensive list of all the songs in the seriesStay tuned for more updates.