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Bel-Air: Will Smith Gets Global Assist for "Fresh Prince" Theme Remix

Published Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:57:11 -0600

With showrunners T.J. Brady & Rasheed Newson and executive producer Will Smith's serious take on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" hitting Peacock this Super Bowl Sunday, Smith has a special treat ready for football fans watching at home- and we have a look at that treat here. Previously, we've seen the thematic threads that connect the sitcom and the drama while learning what it was that drove Will (Jabari Banks) to the west coast. But as Will looks to find a way to fit into his new world without losing who he is in the process, the dangers from the past are inching closer to his new life. In honor of the new series, Smith has teamed up with ArtClass to offer a global remix of the classic television theme song.

Directed by Vincent Peone and produced by ArtClass, here's a look at the new Super Bowl ad for Peacock's Bel-Air hitting screens this Sunday, February 13- ahead of the streaming series' premiere:

Joining Banks on the series are 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), and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa (The Chair, What If).

Now here's a look at the official trailer, with Bel-Air set to hit Peacock beginning Sunday, February 13th:

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.

Brady, Newson, and co-writer & director Morgan Cooper executive produce alongside Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Quincy Jones, Benny Medina, and Andy & Susan Borowitz. Bel-Air is 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.

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