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Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella weekend-one set featured star cameos, including Sam Elliott as a pre-recorded cop, Susan Sarandon and Samuel L. Jackson (with a voice cameo), and Will Ferrell, as the 20-song performance weaved drive-in imagery and weathered a few festival hiccups.
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2026 with a Hollywood-tinged, film-noir inspired set dubbed Sabrinawood, featuring surprise guests Will Ferrell, Sam Elliott, Corey Fogelmanis, the voice of Samuel L. Jackson, and Susan Sarandon delivering a long monologue; a 20-song show included live debuts from Man’s Best Friend tracks and numerous film-referencing nods, turning the festival into a cinematic, blockbuster-style performance.
Paramount+ moves forward with the Tulsa King spinoff, now titled Frisco King, which shifts the setting from New Orleans to Frisco, Texas. Samuel L. Jackson will reprise his Tulsa King role, and Taylor Sheridan will write all eight episodes of Season 1. Production starts late March in Fort Worth, with the Frisco setting expected to anchor the series while brief New Orleans visits are possible.
Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King spinoff, originally set in New Orleans as NOLA King, has relocated to Texas and been renamed Frisco King, with Samuel L. Jackson cast to star. Sheridan will write all eight episodes of the first season, production set to begin in late March in Fort Worth, and the project is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios.
Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King spinoff has been renamed Frisco King and relocated from New Orleans to Frisco, Texas, with Samuel L. Jackson starring and Sheridan writing all eight episodes. Production is set to begin in late March in Fort Worth, casting is underway, and no new showrunner has been named after the departure of Dave Erickson.
Samuel L. Jackson will star in 'NOLA King,' a spinoff of 'Tulsa King,' where he plays Russell Lee Washington Jr., a character introduced in the third season of 'Tulsa King.' The series follows Washington's return to New Orleans to reconnect with his roots and take control of the city, while facing threats from his past. This marks Jackson's first leading role in a TV series, and the show is part of a broader franchise expansion for Paramount+.
Paramount+ has ordered a new series called NOLA King, a spinoff of Tulsa King, starring Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., who returns to New Orleans to reconnect with his roots and confront old foes after being sent to Tulsa to eliminate Dwight Manfredi, with Jackson also serving as an executive producer.
Samuel L. Jackson will star in and executive produce a new series called NOLA King, a spinoff from Tulsa King, as part of Taylor Sheridan's expanding universe. Jackson will appear in Tulsa King’s third season before leading his own series set in New Orleans, with production expected to start in February.
A spinoff series titled 'NOLA King' set in New Orleans is in development at Paramount+ with Samuel L. Jackson attached to star and executive produce, stemming from his guest appearance in the third season of 'Tulsa King'.
Samuel L. Jackson expressed his belief that being nominated for an Oscar is not an honor, but winning is. He noted that many people forget about nominated performances and even some winners. Despite his long career, Jackson has only been nominated once for an Oscar, for 'Pulp Fiction' in 1995, and received an honorary Oscar in 2021. He mentioned feeling snubbed for his role in 'Jackie Brown' and emphasized that the honorary award felt like a real Oscar to him.
Samuel L. Jackson expressed his indifference towards Oscar nominations, stating that it's an honor to win rather than just being nominated. Despite only receiving one Oscar nomination for "Pulp Fiction" in 1995, Jackson, who was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2021, prefers roles in popular films like Marvel movies over Oscar-chasing projects. He values personal satisfaction and audience enjoyment over industry accolades, emphasizing his choice to be in films that resonate with viewers.
Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming untitled mystery film for Warner Bros and Bad Robot. The ensemble already includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. While plot details are scarce, it is confirmed not to be a time-travel film. Abrams will direct from his own script, with production by Bad Robot. Jackson is currently starring in Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' and has several upcoming projects, including 'The Unholy Trinity' and 'The Beast.'
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to star in an upcoming J.J. Abrams film alongside Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. The untitled project, produced by Abrams' company Bad Robot and backed by Warner Bros., is set to begin production in the UK this spring. This marks Abrams' first directorial venture since "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker." Jackson, known for his roles in "Pulp Fiction" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently appeared in Netflix's "The Piano Lesson" and the miniseries "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist."
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to join Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey in J.J. Abrams' upcoming mystery movie for Warner Bros. The film, produced by Abrams' Bad Robot, has its plot details under wraps but is not expected to involve time travel. Filming is set to begin in the UK in the spring. Jackson, represented by CAA and Anonymous Content, has had a busy 2024 with multiple projects, including Netflix's 'Piano Lesson' and Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.'
The stars of "Pulp Fiction," including Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, and Harvey Keitel, reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. Other co-stars from the 1994 film also joined them on the red carpet for the special event.