Sylvester Stallone is set to return as Dwight Manfredi for the fourth season of Tulsa King,premiering on October 16. the announcement also confirms a new spin-off, Frisco King, starring Samuel L. Jackson.
The Paramount+ expansion from Tulsa to Frisco
Paramount+ is preparing for a significant expansion of its crime drama portfolio as Tulsa King enters its fourth season. Following the Season 3 finale in September 2025, the series has maintained a strong presence in the platform's Top 10. As the report indicates, this momentum is being leveraged to launch Frisco King, a spin-off previously known as NOLA King.
This new series, which Taylor Sheridan is writing in its entirety for an eight-episode first season, will broaden the scope of the Sheridan-led universe. By moving the action away from Oklahoma, the franchise aims to capture a wider audience while maintaining the gritty, mafia-inspired tone that has defined the brand.
Dwight Manfredi's pivot toward legacy distilleries
In the upcoming fourth season of Tulsa King, Dwight Manfredi is shifting his criminal focus from narcotics toward more complex business ventures. After establishing a foothold in Oklahoma with a drug operation, a cabaret, and a renovated casino, the former New York Mafia capo is set to pursue the acquisition of a legacy distillery. According to the source, this move into "fairly legal" business proves to be more difficult than running an underworld operation.
Manfredi will continue to navigate this new landscape alongside his local crew, which includes Tyson Mitchell (played by Jay Will), Bodhi (played by Martin Starr), and Mitch Keller (played by Garrett Hedlund). As Dwight attempts to expand his business portfolio, the tension between his criminal past and his legitimate ambitions is expected to drive the season's central conflict.
Samuel L. Jackson's Russell Lee Washington Jr. and the crossover possibility
The introduction of Frisco King brings Samuel L. Jackson into the fold, playing Russell Lee Washington Jr., a former hitman and longtime prison associate of Dwight Manfredi. Located approximately four hours south of Tulsa, the spin-off will follow Washington Jr . as he attempts to build his own criminal empire. The cast includes notable actors such as Asa Germann, Kai Caster, Lilah Pate, and Savanna Gann.
There is also significant speculation regarding a potential crossover between the two shows. Frank Grillo, who portrays Bill Bevilaqua in Tulsa King, suggested that a multi-episode crossover between Stallone and Jackson would be a logical progression for the franchise. such a move would place two acting heavyweights in the same dramatic sandbox, potentially raising the stakes for the entire Sheridan universe.
The uncertainty of Cal Thresher's role and federal involvement
While the new season promises expansion, several variables regarding the plot remain unverified. It is unclear how much influence local politicians will exert over Dwight Manfredi's new distillery ambitions, though the presence of Cal Thresher, played by Neal McDonough, suggests significant conflict. Whether Thresher becomes the season's primary antagonist remains a key point of anticipation.
Furthermore, the source notes that Manfredi may be tapped by federal authorities to perform clandestine work due to his underworld connections. This potential involvement of the feds, combined with the threat of opportunistic politicians, leaves the stabliity of Dwight's growing empire in question as the October 16 premiere approaches.
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