In the latest update from the crime drama genre, Samuel L. Jackson is confirmed to headline Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ spin-off, NOLA King, while Pierce Brosnan continues his own journey through MobLand. Sharing their insights with Collider, both actors discussed MobLand Season 2 and new roles in the evolving landscape of streaming drama. Their conversation highlighted the growing anticipation for Sheridan’s projects and spotlighted NOLA King as another ambitious extension of the widely popular Tulsa King universe.
Taylor Sheridan’s television roster continues its rapid growth, with Samuel L. Jackson stepping in as the latest high-profile cast member. The creator’s foundation includes established titles such as Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King, each known for their intricate characters and gritty environments. The addition of Jackson to NOLA King promises to deliver an even bigger criminal underworld narrative, this time set in New Orleans.
Jackson himself expressed excitement about joining a massive franchise driven by compelling storytelling and memorable characters. He emphasized his eagerness to explore the uncharted territory of New Orleans, a locale known for its unique backdrop of corruption and intrigue.
“At least 15 of those shows are on my watchlist all the time, so I’m really happy to be in that universe. I was just talking to Pierce about that earlier. I watched Tulsa King, and I liked it even before that idea came up. I know very little about what’s going to happen. I don’t know the character’s name. I don’t know what our history is. I don’t know anything about it, but I do know that I’m very anxious to jump into it and find out what it’s going to be.”
—Samuel L. Jackson, Actor
While specifics surrounding Jackson’s character and the NOLA King storyline are still being kept under wraps, the atmosphere of excitement and mystery continues to build. It is unclear if Sylvester Stallone, who made Tulsa King a hit as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, will make an appearance alongside Jackson’s as-yet-undisclosed character. Nonetheless, Jackson’s involvement is considered a significant milestone for Sheridan’s expanding universe and drives heightened interest from audiences and industry insiders alike.
Pierce Brosnan Reflects on MobLand Season 2 Prospects
MobLand’s first season concluded with a high-tension finale, leaving viewers and even its lead actors uncertain about the future of the series. Pierce Brosnan, portraying the calculated Irish crime boss Conrad Harrigan, admitted that he remains in the dark about what’s next for his character in a possible second season. Despite the uncertainty, Brosnan relishes the unpredictability and welcomes the storytelling surprises.
“I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen. I have some ideas in my head, but I have not expressed those to Guy Ritchie or to Jez Butterworth or Ronan Bennett, who are the writers. I have no idea. I don’t know. I mean, I didn’t know going in last time, so there’s a part of me that’s quite happy to let it all just unfold before me. Right now, I’m just feeding the chickens, I’m painting, I’m golfing, and that’s what I do — enjoying life.”
—Pierce Brosnan, Actor
The MobLand finale, titled “The Beast in Me,” intensified the series’ reputation for Shakespearean-level intrigue and organizational conflict. After the imprisonment of Conrad Harrigan and Maeve (played by Helen Mirren), control within the Harrigan empire shifted to Kevin (Paddy Considine) and Harry (Tom Hardy). This new power dynamic, alongside the fallout from exposing Lisa Dwan’s O’Hara as the mole, set the stage for potential upheaval and retaliation.
Samuel L. Jackson chimed in during the discussion about Conrad’s fate, stating,
“He’s never getting out of prison! Leave him alone!”
—Samuel L. Jackson, Actor
Beyond the leadership shakeup, the future of central figures such as Maeve, who remains influential even behind bars, and Eddie (Anson Boon), whose descent into darker behavior accelerates, raise the stakes for everyone involved. Seraphina’s (Mandeep Dhillon) wavering loyalty and Kat McAllister’s (Janet McTeer) behind-the-scenes maneuvering further complicate the landscape. As fans hope for a second season, the drama woven by writers like Guy Ritchie, Jez Butterworth, and Ronan Bennett, as well as the layered performances by the cast, continue to captivate.
Currently, there has been no formal renewal announcement for MobLand’s second season. Until a decision is made, viewers can revisit the first season’s entire arc on Paramount+, where the series is available for streaming in the United States.
The Unholy Trinity: A New Western with Brosnan and Jackson
Amid their ongoing work in television crime dramas, Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson are also joining forces on the silver screen with The Unholy Trinity. This upcoming Western, set in 1870s Montana, introduces a gritty adventure involving themes of justice, morality, and confrontation.
The plot centers on Henry Broadway, played by Brandon Lessard, who undertakes a journey to the isolated town of Trinity in order to fulfill a promise to his deceased father. Upon arrival, Broadway faces a turbulent environment, caught between Gabriel Dove, the town’s newly appointed and principled sheriff portrayed by Pierce Brosnan, and a shadowy figure known as St. Christopher, brought to life by Samuel L. Jackson. The cast is rounded out by notable names such as Ethan Peck and David Arquette, who contribute additional intrigue and tension to the story’s unfolding conflicts.
Richard Gray directs this period piece, working from a script by Lee Zachariah. The Unholy Trinity had its first public screening during the Zurich Film Festival on October 12, 2024. U.S. audiences can look forward to a limited theatrical release beginning June 13, 2025.
While The Unholy Trinity departs from the organized crime underworlds of MobLand and NOLA King, it maintains the emotional complexity and moral ambiguity that define Brosnan and Jackson’s recent projects. Their collaboration in this Western demonstrates the adaptability and talent both actors bring to each genre they enter, from sprawling television sagas to tightly woven cinematic dramas.
Anticipation Builds for Future Projects and Expanding Universes
The ongoing careers of Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson are marked by bold choices and dynamic roles in both new and established franchises. With Brosnan at the center of MobLand—an intense crime saga with an unresolved conclusion—and Jackson standing at the threshold of Taylor Sheridan’s expanding TV empire, audiences can expect further intrigue and dramatic twists.
Jackson’s move to NOLA King, in particular, signals a new direction for the Sheridan-verse, as it explores the criminal depths of New Orleans. As for Brosnan, while the fate of Conrad Harrigan and the future leadership of the Harrigan crime family remain uncertain, the character-driven plotting and shifting alliances ensure that MobLand will remain a staple for crime drama fans should the series return.
The upcoming release of The Unholy Trinity adds further dimension to the collaborative efforts of Brosnan and Jackson, offering audiences a blend of high-stakes action, Western motifs, and compelling performances. As these projects continue to unfold, viewers will be watching closely to see how storylines evolve and which characters rise—or fall—in these volatile fictional worlds.
With so many developments in their respective careers, the anticipation surrounding Pierce Brosnan talks MobLand Season 2 and new roles shows no signs of slowing down. As MobLand awaits its next chapter, NOLA King gathers momentum in its early stages, and The Unholy Trinity prepares for cinema audiences, the landscape for genre storytelling continues to broaden with intensity and complexity.
