#Fresh prince full#

31, when Smith surprised the newcomer with the big news ( watch here).Īdrian Holmes ( Arrow, 19-2) has big shoes to fill, succeeding the late James Avery as family patriarch Phillip Banks. Image Credit: Courtesy of Everett Collection PeacockĪctor Jabari Banks - yes, his last name really is Banks and he’s from West Philadelphia - will lead Bel-Air. His casting was confirmed on Aug. Scroll down to see the new cast alongside their sitcom counterparts, then hit the comments with your reactions to the ensemble.

Brady and Rasheed Newson will serve as co-showrunners, executive-producing alongside Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Quincy Jones, Benny Medina, Andy and Susan Borowitz, and director/co-writer Cooper. The series, which has already received a two-season order, is inspired by writer-director Morgan Cooper’s 2019 spec trailer, which went viral enough to catch Will Smith’s attention.

“With a reimagined vision, Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions and biases that were impossible to fully explore in a 30-minute sitcom format, while still delivering swagger and nods to the original show.” “Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that leans into the original premise: Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air,” reads the show’s official logline. While there’s no Little Nicky in sight, the reboot has gone ahead and cast Simone Joy Jones ( The Chair) as Lisa - who, in the original series, was introduced in Season 5 as Will’s girlfriend and eventual bride (though they eventually called off the wedding).

Jones ( Rel) will play Will’s frequently tossed BFF Jazz. The ensemble includes Adrian Holmes ( Arrow, 19-2) as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman ( The Enemy Within) as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones ( Good Luck Charlie) as Hilary Banks and Akira Akbar ( Captain Marvel) as Ashley Banks.Īdditionally, Jimmy Akingbola ( Holby City) will assume the role of Geoffrey, while Jordan L.

#Fresh prince full#

Peacock on Tuesday unveiled the full cast for Bel-Air, the highly anticipated, dramatic reboot of the beloved ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.