Showing posts with label TV - Bel-Air. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TV - Bel-Air. Show all posts
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Monday, November 21, 2022
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Peacock’s BEL-AIR Announces Daphne Maxwell Reid and Vernee Watson-Johnson as Guest Stars
PEACOCK ANNOUNCES ORIGINAL THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR STARS DAPHNE MAXWELL REID AND VERNEE WATSON-JOHNSON TO REUNITE AS GUEST STARS IN CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DRAMA SERIES BEL-AIR
Daphne Maxwell Reid and Vernee Watson-Johnson to Appear in Episode 9 of
Bel-Air, Streaming March 24 on Peacock
Peacock’s critically-acclaimed drama series Bel-Air has reunited original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars Daphne Maxwell Reid (Frank's Place, Snoops) and Vernee Watson-Johnson(General Hospital, Bob Hearts Abishola). Both will guest star in the new hit series.
Daphne Maxwell Reid will play “Helen” and Vernee Watson-Johnson will play “Janice,” members of the Art Council Board of Trustees. The two will guest star in episode 9 of BEL-AIR, streaming March 24 on Peacock.
Daphne Maxwell Reid played Aunt Viv and Vernee Watson-Johnson played Viola "Vy" Smith in the original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air series.
Friday, January 28, 2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022
PEACOCK ANNOUNCES RECURRING CAST FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DRAMA SERIES BEL-AIR
Karrueche Tran, Duane Martin, April Parker Jones, SteVonté Hart, Joe Holt, Scottie Thompson, Jon Beavers, Tyler Barnhardt and Charlie Hall Join as Recurring Cast
NEW CAST AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Karrueche Tran (Claws, The Bay) will play Ivy, a top-tier social media influencer who offers to help Hilary with her influencer business.
Duane Martin (All of Us, Real Husbands of Hollywood) will play Steven Lewis, Philip Banks' campaign manager on his run for LA District Attorney. Steven is a seasoned political strategist and has operated in Democratic Party politics for his entire career. He believes that he can help Phil win.
April Parker Jones (If Loving You is Wrong, Supergirl) will play Viola ‘Vy’ Smith, Will's mother and Aunt Viv's older sister. Having always put her son first, Vy makes the tough decision to send Will to live with her sister, even though they haven’t spoken in years.
SteVonté Hart (Little Fires Everywhere, Queen Sugar) will play Tray Melbert, Will's best friend and basketball teammate from West Philly. With Will’s sudden departure to Bel-Air, Tray risks falling victim to the streets of West Philly.
Joe Holt (The Walking Dead: World Beyond, The Punisher) will play Fred Wilkes, the Police Chief and Lisa’s father. Wilkes and the Banks’ family have run in the same circles for years.
Scottie Thompson (NCIS, Macguyver, 12 Monkeys) will play Angela, an interior designer, newly married to Police Chief and Lisa’s father, Fred Wilkes. Angela tries to navigate her new role in the family.
Jon Beavers (Licorice Pizza, Animal Kingdom) will play Kylo, a social media influencer. He provides Hilary Banks with an interview opportunity to join his influencer house.
Tyler Barnhardt (13 Reasons Why, Tales From The Loop) will play Connor Satterfield, Carlton's best friend, lacrosse teammate and the most popular kid in school, second to Carlton. Connor crosses boundaries that cause tension between him and Will.
Charlie Hall (Single Drunk Female, Moxie) will play Tyler Laramy, a member of the Bel-Air Academy basketball team and one of Will's good friends at school. Tyler is known for being the class-clown and pushing his teachers’ buttons.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Bel-Air | Official Trailer
The first three episodes of Bel-Air will premiere on Peacock Super Bowl Sunday (February 13, 2022), and new episodes will then be released weekly.
You know the Banks family, but not like this. From executive producer Will Smith and Westbrook Studios, BEL-AIR is streaming Super Bowl Sunday, February 13.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Bel-Air | Early Teaser | Peacock Original
Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90’s 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. 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.
“At its heart, Bel-Air is a coming-of-age story that celebrates the strength and love of the Black family. We have stayed true to the original premise of the legacy series - Will’s life is turned upside down after he is forced to leave West Philly and lands in Bel-Air with its gated mansions and wealth, however, our new series brings Will and the Banks family into the world as we know it now. It's been incredible to bring these iconic characters to life when you tap them into the cultural pulse of our time. The series was the fabric of so many of our upbringings, tied to memories and the joy of seeing ourselves represented on TV so it is important to us to pay respect to its legacy.”
“During the development of Bel-Air, the most daunting question was: Could we find a young actor who'd be able to step into the role of Will Smith? Well, did we ever find him. His name is Jabari Banks and he won our hearts in the same way he won this role. Our creative team, including Will Smith, recognized that Jabari embodied the talent, charisma, and sheer swagger necessary to make this iconic role his own."
T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson, Executive Producers and Co-Showrunners
“With this dramatic reimagining, we wanted to create a show that stands on its own while honoring the spirit and innovation of the original series. Because Bel-Air is a drama, we're able to really peel back the layers of these characters and themes in a way that you simply couldn't do 30 years ago in the half-hour sitcom format. We're able to go have tough conversations that challenge perspectives. At its core, Bel-Air is a celebration of the black experience through the perspective of a family.
“My approach to the series started with a deep focus on tone and really being intentional with my creative choices. I'm inspired by a lot of things as a director; it could be a random conversation, memories from my past, it could be art, music, fashion. Everything can be inspiration, and having a two-season order gives us the opportunity to go infinitely deeper narratively, visually, and aesthetically. I think that with Bel-Air we have created something unique and honest.
Morgan Cooper, Director, Co-Writer, Executive Producer
SERIES REGULARS:
Newcomer Jabari Banks as “Will”
Adrian Holmes as “Phillip Banks” (At That Age, V Wars)
Cassandra Freeman as “Vivian Banks” (The Enemy Within, Atlanta)
Olly Sholotan as “Carlton Banks” (Run Hide Fight, Evolution of Nate Gibson)
Coco Jones as “Hilary Banks” (Let it Shine, Vampires vs. The Bronx)
Akira Akbar as “Ashley Banks” (We Can Be Heroes, Captain Marvel)
Jimmy Akingbola as “Geoffrey” (Most Dangerous Game, In The Long Run)
Jordan L. Jones as “Jazz” (Rel, Snowfall)
Simone Joy Jones as “Lisa” (The Chair, What If)
ABOUT JABARI BANKS:
Jabari Banks lives in West Philly. He graduated from University of the Arts in Philly in 2020. In addition to acting, Jabari is an accomplished songwriter, singer, rapper, and basketball player.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Co-Showrunners / Executive Producers: T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson
Director / Co-Writer / Executive Producer: Morgan Cooper
Executive Producers: Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Quincy Jones, Benny Medina, and Andy & Susan Borowitz
Produced By: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Westbrook Studios, a division of Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s media company Westbrook Inc.
Format: Drama series
Filming Location: Los Angeles, CA and Philadelphia, PA
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