Jackson is the new returning king in town in Taylor Sheridan’s “Frisco King,” where he reprises his role of Russell Lee Washington Jr.. The 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.” The 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.
Written 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 101 Studios, Watch the teaser for “Frisco King” below. CBS set “The Price is Right at Night: Live Holiday Special” and “The Price is Right: 20 Seasons of Drew Carey” to air in December. The broadcast marks the first time television’s longest-running game show will air in real time.
Viewers will also get behind-the-scenes access with host Drew Carey, announcer George Gray, the models and the production team as they race to keep the show on track. On Dec. 15, CBS will air “The Price is Right: 20 Seasons of Drew Carey.” The special will celebrate two decades of Carey as host, featuring celebrity appearances from previous episodes including Mila Kunis, Jack Black and Snoop Dogg. The live holiday special is produced by Fremantle, with John Quinn as showrunner and executive producer.
The Drew Carey special is produced by Fremantle, with James Davis and Quinn as executive producers. Both specials will be available to stream on Paramount+. FilAm Creative announced its inaugural TV Creator Lab cohort of 25 writers.
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