Will Smith Hypes Bel-Air As A Perfectly Balanced Fresh Prince Reimagining
Will Smith hypesBel-Air, the reimagined version of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, saying it's perfectly balanced. Smith played The Fresh Prince in the titular sitcom for six seasons on NBC from 1990 through 1996, which launched the actor/musician into superstardom. The show focused on Smith's character moving from West Philly to Los Angeles to live with his wealthy uncle after tensions with living on the rough streets affect his life. The show soared in popularity, spawning a number of memorable episodes, catchphrases, characters and theme song that are still referenced today.
The upcoming Bel-Air is a dramatic reimagining of the sitcom, which retells Will's story in a more realistic fashion without the laugh track and studio audience. The new show is created by Morgan Cooper with newcomer Jabari Banks taking on the lead role of Will. Additional cast members include Olly Sholotan as Carlton, Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz, Simone Joy Jones as Lisa, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, and Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey. Smith serves as an executive producer on the series, staying involved from behind the scenes.
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Smith has been involved with the show ever since its inception, even sharing the call he made to Banks, telling him he got the lead role. Talking to Deadline, Smith hyped up the new take on the show, emphasizing his name as executive producer, saying, "We’re stepping out with this beloved title and I’m ecstatic with what has been created." Smith goes on to explain that the show has a strong balance of nostalgia and drama, which was no easy feat for the showrunner, but he believes
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