When Taylor Sheridan’s Frisco King Hits Streaming, These Collin County Spots Could Steal the Scene

Filming hasn’t begun, but there’s already national buzz around Taylor Sheridan’s forthcoming series, Frisco King. The Paramount+ drama stars Samuel L. Jackson and serves as a spinoff of the hit series Tulsa King, following Jackson’s mob boss character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., as he leaves Tulsa behind and attempts to build a new life in North Texas.

If the first two seasons of Landman have shown us anything, it’s that Fort Worth’s Sheridan — who somehow found time to author a book while writing and producing several hit shows — has a knack for weaving iconic local locations into his storytelling. In a release, Paramount+ says Sheridan will pen all eight episodes of the first eight-episode season, with filming scheduled to begin this month in Fort Worth.

Yes, Frisco King will be filmed in Cowtown. Sheridan’s growing production empire is planted firmly west of North Texas’ unofficial Mason-Dixon line — better known as Highway 360 —, but that doesn’t mean recognizable Collin County destinations won’t make cameos, even if some are through reconstructed sets. With several months to go before the new series hits streaming, here are our predictions for which spots could provide the dramatic backdrop for Washington Jr.’s next move.

The Star in Frisco

Frisco is home to the Dallas Cowboys’ 91-acre headquarters and practice facility. The Star in Frisco serves as the polished front door to Jerry Jones’ empire, with glass-walled offices, high-end restaurants, and terraces overlooking the practice fields. It’s easy to imagine Washington Jr. slipping into a private dining room above the turf. As the center of power for a $13 billion sports franchise, the sleek complex could set the backdrop for a high-stakes deal.

Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa

While Tulsa King never established Washington Jr. as a golfer, Samuel L. Jackson is famously devoted to the game and rarely travels without his clubs. That real-life detail makes Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa a likely backdrop for an episode of Frisco King. With its championship fairways and elevated terraces, the resort projects quiet wealth and controlled influence. A sunset meeting overlooking manicured greens would fit perfectly into Sheridan’s visual depiction of power.

The Rail District

Even a heavy drama series needs lighter moments. If Washington Jr. finds himself in a quieter scene, Frisco’s Rail District would offer a change of pace. With tree-lined streets, coffee shops, and locally owned boutiques, the historic stretch provides a light contrast to the city’s polished exterior. It’s the kind of setting where we may meet some new characters as Frisco King’s storyline unfolds across Collin County.

Toyota Stadium

It’s big, recognizable, and unmistakably North Texas. Toyota Stadium, home to FC Dallas and currently in season, offers the kind of scale Sheridan favors. The 20,500-seat stadium would lend itself to sweeping drone shots and boisterous, large crowds. In that kind of raucous setting, Washington Jr. could openly discuss his criminal ambitions in plain sight without being overheard.

Legacy West

Though technically just south of Frisco in Plano, Legacy West is one of the most recognizable destinations in Collin County. Glass towers, luxury high-rises, and chef-driven restaurants create an atmosphere of polished ambition. It’s easy to picture a quiet lunch meeting on a shaded patio or a late-night conversation on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city below. Legacy West’s sheer scale exudes ambition. Any series set in Frisco would be hard-pressed to ignore this gleaming entertainment hub.

Episode one of Frisco King can’t come soon enough.