![]() ![]() The story takes place in the American South during the Jim Crow era, and the events are loosely based on her mother's childhood experiences. In 2019, Parsons published her first book, the novel How High the Moon. She also married director Alexandre Rockwell and became a mother of two. Parsons took a hiatus from acting from 2002 through 2018, and during that time, she wrote and produced two episodes of the animated series Sweet Blackberry Presents in an effort to share educational stories based on Black history. She later went on to play Toni on The Job. Simone Joy Jones ( The Chair) has been cast in the series-regular role of Lisa, who was originally played by Nia Long.In the years following her time on Fresh Prince, Parsons produced the series Lush Life, in which she also played the character Margot Hines. Unlike the original series, the new Bel-Air won’t wait to introduce Will’s most significant love interest. He succeeds DJ Jazzy Jeff as Hilary’s not-so-secret admirer. Jones ( Rel) will see what it’s like to be thrown out of the Banks’ home. Jimmy Akingbola ( Holby City) will be cleaning up after the Banks, succeeding Joseph Marcell as the family’s delightfully sarcastic butler. Hey there, Lord, her name is Ashley Banks! Akira Akbar (best known as Captain Marvel‘s Young Monica Rambeau) is set to play the part of Will’s youngest/most impressionable cousin, who was originally portrayed by Tatyana Ali. He’ll be succeeding Alfonso Ribeiro as Will’s dorky cousin Carlton.Ĭoco Jones ( Good Luck Charlie) will embody Will’s oldest (and most self-absorbed) cousin Hilary, taking over for Karyn Parsons. We hope relative newcomer Olly Sholotan likes Tom Jones. Image Credit: Courtesy of Everett Collection (2) PeacockĬassandra Freeman ( The Enemy Within) is the third actress to assume the part of Aunt Viv, following Janet Hubert and Daphne Maxwell Reid’s distinctive turns in the original NBC comedy. 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. 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. ![]()
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