“There’s only one Fresh Prince. We want to honor their legacy while creating something from the heart.”
– Morgan Cooper (Director/Co-Writer/Executive Producer)
You will be pleasantly surprised to learn that the new Peacock original series “Bel-Air” is giving what it’s supposed to give. Think of it as a drama mixed with a bit of comic relief that will indeed have you on the edge of your seat!
Glitter&Gumbo attended a virtual advance screening of “Bel-Air” with HBCU students from around the country, followed by a special Q&A event with the cast, director, and executive producers. And I want to give a shout-out to all the HBCU students that represented their university with glowing pride.
As a fan of the original “Fresh Prince” television series, I was skeptical about this remake. However, it was hard to look away because the storyline and visually appealing cinematography pull you in for more. The soundtrack is fiyah and had me bopping all night. Although one scene made me clutch my pearls after witnessing Carlton venture off into the dark side. Nevertheless, you’ll want to add this series to your television roundup because it’s that good.
Watch the grand premiere of “Bel-Air” when it premieres on Peacock on Super Bowl Sunday (February 13, 2022) with three episodes at launch and new episodes released on Thursdays.
Series Description: 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.
