Paramount+ will premiere Frisco King, a Tulsa King spinoff set in Frisco, Texas, on December 18, with Samuel L. Jackson leading the cast.

The series follows Lee Washington, a seasoned New Orleans gangster, as he relocates to Frisco, Texas to build a protégée and a expanding network, escalating into bigger hustles while navigating rising risks.

Two episodes will drop on the premiere date, followed by new installments every Friday.

AFI announced mentors for its 2026 Writers’ Room Ready program, pairing established creatives with AFI Conservatory graduates to develop original pilots, including Brad Ingelsby, Peter Gould, Patrik-Ian Polk, Sev Ohanian, and Sarah-Violet Bliss.

Hearst Media Production Group named Amy DeGregorio as executive vice president of sales and revenue to drive revenue growth, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships across its programming.

WFAA is cited as the source for show details.

Moonbug Entertainment adds Lauren Vaz to Blippi as Meekah, sharing duties with Cashaé Monya to expand the live-action ensemble and energize the character across the franchise.

The Frisco King executive team includes Stallone, Jackson, Sheridan, and others; Christina Alexandra Voros and Michael Friedman are executive producers, with Voros directing the pilot and Friedman overseeing additional episodes.

Taylor Sheridan wrote all eight episodes; Voros directed the pilot and four more, with Friedman directing four additional episodes. Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios.

Sesame Street and PBS Nature are teaming for a primetime crossover, Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure, premiering in mid-October with cross-platform streaming.

Frisco King follows Lee recruiting a protégé, a driver, and a network of partners as small scams scale into a larger operation with rising stakes.

Sheridan’s broader Yellowstone universe lineage is noted, with multiple prequels and sequels in development to bolster Frisco King’s potential through established brand recognition.