Bel-Air (TV series)

## Bel-Air

**Bel-Air** is a television series on Peacock, executive produced by Will Smith, that reimagines the iconic, culture-defining '90s sitcom *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* and was inspired by Morgan Cooper's viral fan trailer. It premiered on February 13, 2022, Super Bowl Sunday, with three episodes at launch and new episodes streaming weekly.

On October 13, 2022, Peacock announced that T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson had stepped down as showrunners due to creative differences surrounding the second season and that Carla Banks-Waddles had been promoted in their place, though the duo remain executive producers on the series.

## Synopsis

Set in modern-day America, Peacock's new one-hour drama series *Bel-Air* imagines the beloved sitcom *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* through a new, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

Executive produced by Will Smith, and inspired by Morgan Cooper's viral trailer that reimagined the iconic, culture-defining '90s sitcom, *Bel-Air* takes a fresh and raw approach to this world of swagger, style, and aspiration, while exploring Will's complex journey through a current lens. The new series features an ensemble cast that introduces Jabari Banks as Will and a creative team that includes Cooper, who serves as director, co-writer, and executive producer, and co-showrunners and executive producers T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson.

## Credits

### Main Cast

* Jabari Banks as Will Smith
* Adrian Holmes as Philip Banks
* Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks
* Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks
* Coco Jones as Hilary Banks
* Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks
* Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey Thompson
* Jordan L. Jones as Jazz
* Simone Joy Jones as Lisa Wilkes

### Crew

* T.J. Brady (former co-showrunner/executive producer)
* Rasheed Newson (former co-showrunner/executive producer)
* Carla Banks-Waddles (showrunner/co-executive producer)
* Morgan Cooper (creator/executive producer/director/co-writer)
* Will Smith (executive producer)
* Terence Carter (executive producer)
* James Lassiter (executive producer)
* Miguel Melendez (executive producer)
* Malcolm Spellman (executive producer)
* Quincy Jones (executive producer)
* Benny Medina (executive producer)
* Andy Borowitz (executive producer)
* Susan Borowitz (executive producer)
* Chris Collins (former showrunner/co-writer)

## References

1. ↑ PEACOCK ANNOUNCES MAIN CAST AND START OF PRODUCTION FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DRAMA SERIES BEL-AIR - NBC Universal Media Village
2. ↑ ‘Bel-Air’ Changes Showrunners As Carla Banks Waddles Replaces TJ Brady & Rasheed Newson For Season 2 Of Peacock Reboot - Peacock
3. ↑ ‘Bel-Air’: Peacock Gives 2-Season Order To ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Drama Reboot From Morgan Cooper & Westbrook Studios - Deadline
4. ↑ ‘Bel-Air’: Newcomer Jabari Banks To Star As Will In Peacock’s ‘Fresh Prince’ Drama Reboot - Deadline
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 ‘Bel-Air’: Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan & Jordan L. Jones Among 8 Cast In Peacock’s ‘Fresh Prince’ Drama Reboot - Deadline