Bel-Air Cast Guide: How Each Character Compares To Fresh Prince

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The Bel-Air reboot features an entirely new cast portraying the iconic characters from the 1990s original sitcom. Peacock’s Bel-Air is a dramatic reimagining of the 1990s show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which was one of the most influential culture-defining series of its era. The serious tone of Bel-Air is told through a modern lens with conversations, themes, and realities that couldn’t be sufficiently told in the 30-minute sitcom formula in the ‘90s. As such, Bel-Air is a much deeper exploration of the original show’s complexities, which also meant significant changes to the iconic characters.

Bel-Air still follows teenager Will Smith moving from West Philadelphia to the Bel-Air mansion of his aunt and uncle after he gets into a serious fight. Following the initial set-up, Bel-Air’s dramatic reboot takes a new angle on the original story, which sees the more complicated Will face troubles with his serious Uncle Phil, popular cousin Carlton, and dangerous Philadelphia figures. The stakes are far higher in Bel-Air’s reboot than in the original series, and the returning characters reflect this thematic change.

Related: The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Cast & Character Guide

Although actor Will Smith serves as an executive producer for Bel-Air, the Peacock TV show doesn’t bring back any actors from the original series to portray its characters. The cast of Bel-Air features both newcomers and seasoned dramatic actors, which reflects the circumstances of the 1990s series. Here’s a breakdown of the cast of Bel-Air, including how their characters compare to their Fresh Prince counterparts.

While the real-life Will Smith no longer portrays the character, Bel-Air’s protagonist is still named Will Smith. While Bel-Air’s Will Smith