Series - Blaqly https://blaqly.com Latest Black News and Gossips Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:56:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘Tulsa King’ Spinoff ‘NOLA King’ Ordered To Series For His First Headlining TV Role – Blavity https://blaqly.com/sub/samuel-l-jacksons-tulsa-king-spinoff-nola-king-ordered-to-series-for-his-first-headlining-tv-role-blavity/ https://blaqly.com/sub/samuel-l-jacksons-tulsa-king-spinoff-nola-king-ordered-to-series-for-his-first-headlining-tv-role-blavity/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:56:38 +0000 https://blaqly.com/sub/samuel-l-jacksons-tulsa-king-spinoff-nola-king-ordered-to-series-for-his-first-headlining-tv-role-blavity/ The Samuel L. Jackson-led Tulsa King spinoff is officially a-go at Paramount+. The series order was announced on Thursday for the project ...

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The Samuel L. Jackson-led Tulsa King spinoff is officially a-go at Paramount+.

The series order was announced on Thursday for the project that will be Jackson’s first television series that he’s headlined. News of the series first surfaced in June when it was reported that the series was in the works with Jackson eyed to appear in Tulsa King first.

Jackson will play a man who returns to his home in New Orleans to create his own version of the criminal enterprise that Sylvester Stallone’s character Dwight Manfredi leads in Tulsa. His character will be introduced in the third season of Tulsa King to preceed NOLA King. A first look at Jackson in Tulsa King was also revealed Thursday.

What is ‘NOLA King’ going to be about?

According to the official description:

NOLA KING follows Russell Lee Washington Jr. (Jackson) who, after befriending Dwight Manfredi (Stallone) during a ten-year stint in federal prison, is sent to Tulsa by New York’s Renzetti crime family to take Dwight out once and for all. Inspired by what Dwight created in Tulsa and impressed with the possibilities of second chances, Washington returns to New Orleans, the home he abandoned forty-years ago, to rekindle his relationship with his family and friends, and to take control of the city he left behind. In so doing, he incurs the wrath of his former employers in New York, and makes himself vulnerable to old NOLA foes, both criminal and cop.

Jackson will also executive produce with Stallone, Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox. MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios will produce the series.

Paramount Global CEO and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Chris McCarthy called Jackson’s performance in the series “layered” and “dynamic.”

“Samuel L. Jackson brings unparalleled presence and global appeal, making him the perfect choice to maximize the momentum of one of our biggest hits and transform it into a hit franchise,” said McCarthy. “Building on the breakout success of Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa King, audiences will now experience the full force of Jackson’s dynamic, layered performance, supercharging one of Paramount+’s flagship series.”

What Sylvester Stallone says about Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘NOLA King.’

Stallone also gave a statement about how excited he is for Jackson to headline NOLA King, saying, “Chris McCarthy came to me with a game-changing idea: to elevate my show beyond a mob boss series, creating a dynamic, family-driven franchise. I was immediately on board. Sam Jackson is the only choice to anchor this new adventure in NOLA and David Glasser and 101 are the perfect partner to bring it to life.”

Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios, also said, “Partnering with Paramount has been such a rich experience. Taylor had the brilliant idea to drop Sylvester Stallone in the middle of Tulsa and it has been everything we have wanted and more. The success of this show has now led us to another icon. I cannot wait to see what Sam brings to this world.”
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Is ‘The Gilded Age’ Based On A True Story? HBO Series Blurs Fact And Fiction – Blavity https://blaqly.com/sub/is-the-gilded-age-based-on-a-true-story-hbo-series-blurs-fact-and-fiction-blavity/ https://blaqly.com/sub/is-the-gilded-age-based-on-a-true-story-hbo-series-blurs-fact-and-fiction-blavity/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:23:00 +0000 https://blaqly.com/sub/is-the-gilded-age-based-on-a-true-story-hbo-series-blurs-fact-and-fiction-blavity/ HBO’s The Gilded Age, which was created by Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes, has truly captured audiences season after season. Its lavish sets, ...

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HBO’s The Gilded Age, which was created by Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes, has truly captured audiences season after season. Its lavish sets, dramatic social intrigue, and opulent 19th-century fashion all make it a unique watch. But for many viewers of the show, some big questions still remain, such as, how much of The Gilded Age is based on a true story?

While the show isn’t a literal retelling of historical events, it draws heavily from real-life figures and social dynamics of the late 1800’s. As the show’s title suggests, the story occurs in America’s Gilded Age. This was a period of rapid industrialization, immense wealth and some intense social upheaval. Ultimately, the lines between fact and fiction are intentionally blurred to create a more believable narrative. For fans looking to better understand The Guilded Age, here’s what we know. 

Is the HBO series based on the Vanderbilts?

Many viewers wonder if the fictional Russells from The Gilded Age are inspired by real-life figures. And while the show never explicitly names names, it’s no stretch to see the parallels with the powerful Vanderbilt family. Drawing from the historical rise – and social struggles – of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt and his wife Alva, the series crafts the Russells as a thinly veiled homage to “new money” trying to crack the exclusive old-money elite.

One of the biggest similarities between the characters and the real-life Vanderbilts, other than looks, is how the characters act. Bertha is similar to Alva due to the way she attempts to climb the ranks of the elite New York society. She uses lavish parties and over-the-top architecture to be accepted.

As Business Insider reports, Alva actually threw one of the most iconic balls of the time. This led to her being accepted by “old money” families. This real-life ball was thrown in 1883, but this desperate attempt at social acceptance was adapted in The Gilded Age. These stark similarities, among many others, have convinced many viewers that the show is based on the Vanderbilts.

How historically accurate is ‘The Gilded Age’?

When it comes down to historical accuracy, The Gilded Age does a pretty good job, according to Smithsonian Magazine. It is a fairly authentic portrayal of the era, despite some creative liberties that might have been taken. Overall, the setting, architecture and societal tensions are grounded in fact. Viewers see the very real social divide between “new money” and “old money.” These differences were grounded in the exclusionary practices of New York’s high society. While these same sentiments may still exist, back in the day, it was even worse. So, despite the extreme wealth of the Russells, they still had to fight their way into many social circles, especially as newcomers. 

Having to break into the upper echelons of New York is definitely a historically accurate experience. This experience reflects the power struggles between families like the Vanderbilts, self-made millionaires, and the Astors, who came from wealth. Overall, historical consultants help accurately depict period detail, put together costume design and even dialogue. This era was depicted quite well. And with the inclusion of the Black character Peggy Scott (Denée Benton), the lesser-known parts of 19th-century Black elite life were revealed. So, The Gilded Age pushes some pretty historically accurate themes and plotlines. 

Is George Russell based on a real person?

Many fans have speculated that George Russell is modeled on William K. Vanderbilt, making The Gilded Age feel like a semi-true story. While George does echo Vanderbilt’s legacy – as the wealthy grandson of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt – he’s not a straight historical portrait. Instead, George is a composite character, drawing traits from multiple industrial titans of the late 19th century, including robber barons like Jay Gould, whose rivalry with old-money elites is mirrored on-screen.

As Distractify reports, Jay was a railroad tycoon who was well known for his ruthless business practices and financial manipulations. George Russell, like Gould, is depicted as a man with his eyes on the prize. Empire-building was more important than social climbing. That is, until he met his wife who had greater ambitions for the family’s legacy. 

So, being motivated to join the upper crust of New York society and being depicted as a devoted husband and father sets this character apart. Direct links are not made between Russell and a historical figure. Basically, producers have been able to add different layers of complexity to the character while not being confined to strict historical documentation. In this way, George has served more as a symbolic figure of the industrial age rather than a direct historical replica. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Did the Vanderbilts get divorced?

Although divorce was uncommon then, Alva divorced William in 1895, according to Town & Country. She cited adultery as the reason for the split, which likely is the reason the divorce was allowed. This left her quite wealthy due to divorce settlements. Also quite surprisingly, she later remarried another rich man, Oliver Belmont.

Is the Vanderbilt family still rich?

While the Vanderbilt family was once considered one of the wealthiest families in the United States, they are much less well off now. In the mid-20th century, due to poor money management and considerable spending, the Vanderbilt family lost most of its wealth. Although the family’s legacy still lives on, it is nowhere close to where it used to be, per Forbes.
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Daniel Dae Kim is fighting for his life with his assassin daughter in tow in the trailer for the upcoming Prime Video series, Butterfly.

Based on the BOOM! Studios graphic novel series by Arash Amel, Kim stars in Butterfly as a former US agent now living in South Korea. He realizes his life is under threat right as he reconnects with his long-lost daughter, who has now been trained the art of combat. The series also stars Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo and Louis Landau.

What is ‘Butterfly’ about?

According to the official description:

Butterfly is a character-driven spy thriller that explores complex family dynamics within the treacherous world of global espionage. It’s centered on David Jung (Kim), an enigmatic, highly unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca (Hardesty), a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him, and Caddis, the sinister spy organization she works for.

Who else stars in the series?

The series also stars a supporting cast including Money Heist: Joint Economic Area‘s Kim Ji-hoon and Squid Game‘s Park Hae-soo, as well as Kim Tae-hee, Charles Parnell, Sean Dulyake and Nayoon Kim, with Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa guest starring.

The Mentalist and Gotham writer/producer Ken Woodruff serves as showrunner and co-creator with novelist Steph Cha. Both Woodruff and cha executive produce with Kim and John Cheng for 3AD, BOOM! Studios’ Stephen Christy and Ross Richie, Amel for The Amel Company and BOOM! Studios’ Adam Yoelin serving as co-executive producer. Kitao Sakurai directs the first two episodes.

When does ‘Butterfly’ premiere on Prime Video?

Butterfly comes to Prime Video on Aug. 13. Check out the trailer below.

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Robin Wright faces off against a mysterious and cunning Olivia Cooke in the trailer for the upcoming Prime Video series, The Girlfriend.

Wright plays a woman who seems like she has it all together until her son brings home a new girlfriend. Wright’s character discovers that this new woman isn’t everything she appears to be.

According to the official description:

Based on Michelle Frances’ novel of the same name, The Girlfriend follows Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.

Who else stars in ‘The Girlfriend’?

The series also stars Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Anna Chancellor, Leo Suter and Francesca Corney.

Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios produce with Jonathan Cavendish and Caroline Norris as producers. Executive producers include Wright, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, Gabbie Asher and Michelle Frances. Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher have adapted the series for television and wrote the series alongside Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide and Matt Evans.

When does ‘The Girlfriend’ premiere on Prime Video?

The Girlfriend comes to Prime Video on Sept. 10. Check out the trailer below.

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