Initially brought to life through a YouTube fan film by Morgan Cooper that went viral worldwide, "Bel-Air" caught the attention of none other than the OG prince himself, Will Smith. From there, a collaboration began with Cooper, Smith, and his wife and collaborator, Jada Pinkett Smith, and the wheels started turning to revisit "Bel-Air" in a serious tone under the couple's production company, Westbrook Studios. The result is now an hour-long series that has already received the green light for a second season, and Cooper directs and executive produces the upcoming series (via Deadline).
Taking the lead in his first TV performance, Jabari Banks will play Will, appearing alongside Olly Sholotan as Carlton, Coco Jones as Hilary, and Akira Akbar as Ashley. Adrian Holmes and Cassandra Freeman are starring as the Banks power couple, Phillip and Vivian Banks, respectively, while Jimmy Akingbola will keep the kingdom in check as the loyal butler, Geoffrey. See how they all handle things when "Bel-Air" opens its doors with the first three episodes on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, 2022.
