How Involved Will Smith Is In Bel-Air
Will Smith's producer role on Bel-Air explained
Since Bel-Air first started airing on Peacock in 2022, there have been many people wondering how the show ties into The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and, specifically, just how involved Will Smith is with the reboot. As one of the best sitcoms of its time, due to its cultural impact, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air introduced the Banks family and Will Smith to the world. Decades after the show ended, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was rebooted into a well-received modern drama series based on the same storyline, and filming for Bel-Air season 4 (its final season) is now underway.
Bel-Air was developed after a fan-made video pitching The Fresh Prince as a drama show gained attention online. Since its release, Bel-Air has received a fairly positive response from fans and critics alike, holding an 85% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes. Bel-Air has a brilliant cast who have embodied the revitalized version of characters seen in the original sitcom, and although Will Smith himself does not star in the show, Jabari Banks plays the fictionalized version of the actor with the same name. That being said, Will Smith is involved with the Bel-Air series in a different capacity as executive producer.
Will Smith Is An Executive Producer On Bel-AirWill Smith Helped Morgan Cooperâs Idea To Get GreenlitWill Smith is an executive producer for Bel-Air, among many others, but he is not the creator of the show. Originally, Morgan Cooper uploaded a short fan film on YouTube in 2019 pitching a modern dramatic reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air based on the serious themes seen in the sitcom, which caught the attention of Will Smith online. Highly praising the mock trailer, Will Smith expressed his interest in developing a reboot series with Cooper. This came as a surprise, considering Smith had previously denounced a reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air while promoting Suicide Squad.
Morgan Cooperâs reimagined gritty drama series appeared to change Smithâs stance on a reboot due to its unique concept
In a 2016 interview with E!News, Will Smith addressed rumors about a possible reboot of the â90s sitcom, saying, âI don't think ever, like pretty close to when hell freezes over,â and adding that âwe're going to leave that one alone.â However, Morgan Cooperâs reimagined gritty drama series appeared to change Smithâs stance on a reboot due to its unique concept, and in 2020, Bel-Air was officially confirmed. Smith and Cooper executive produce Bel-Air alongside many others, and Jada Pinkett Smithâs production company, Westbrook Studios, produces the series along with Universal Television, making Smith a prominent part of the show.
Will Smith Has Praised The Reboot From The BeginningPrior to Bel-Airâs release in 2022, Will Smith told Deadline that he was âecstaticâ about the reboot showâs pilot episode, saying that âIâve never put my name on something in this way as an executive producer,â demonstrating a new experience and the scope of commitment for the actor. Smithâs excitement for Bel-Airâs pilot was evident as he claimed that it âis all the nostalgia youâre going to wantâ and he couldnât wait for people to see it. Compared to previous comments on a proposed The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot, Smithâs reaction demonstrated a clear dedication to the project.
Will Smithâs commitment to Bel-Air has not dwindled over the years, as he was still praising the show in 2024, claiming âI watch as a fan,â despite his position as executive producer. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was known for its emotional storylines amidst the showâs comedy, so it makes sense that Bel-Air draws upon that in its story. In an interview with Access Hollywood about the then-upcoming season 3, Will Smith commented on this, stating that, âI love how they expand and expound upon a lot of the seeds that, you know, we planted. It's beautiful to watch.â
Why Will Smith Still Hasnât Appeared In Bel-Air (When Other Fresh Prince Actors Have)There Are Factors To Consider For A Will Smith Cameo In Bel-AirInterestingly, although there are quite a few actors from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that have returned in Bel-Air, Will Smith is not one of them. Vernee Watson-Johnson (Vy Smith), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Aunt Viv), Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks), and Joseph Marcell (Geoffrey) have all made appearances in Bel-Air, creating nostalgia for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans at seeing the iconic actors return. However, their roles donât feel too on-the-nose as an Easter egg, and they each play a natural part of Bel-Airâs overall story, which are things that would make a Will Smith cameo so difficult in Bel-Air.
Related5 Saddest Episodes Of Fresh Prince Of Bel-AirThe Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air could effortlessly go from hilarious scenes to heartbreaking moments and had some very sad episodes with serious themes.
Bel-Air season 4 including a Will Smith cameo may feel right because it will be the showâs final season, but there are many factors that make it unlikely. As a prolific actor most remembered for his comedy in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith appearing in Bel-Air would make waves and could distract viewers from the seriousness of the rebootâs story. Smithâs addition would also be more noticeable than other The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actors who were carefully integrated into Bel-Airâs story and may feel too on-the-nose. Therefore, itâs likely Will Smith will stay off-screen as executive producer.
Source: Access Hollywood, Deadline, E!News
Your RatingBel-Air Release Date February 13, 2022 Showrunner Carla Banks Waddles Directors Carla Banks Waddles Writers Andy BorowitzCoco Jones
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A gritty and more grounded reimagining of the '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith. After falling afoul of a drug lord and his gang in his native West Philadelphia, Will Smith moves to a gated community in Bel-Air with his wealthy Aunt Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes). Not only must Will adjust to his new environment, but he's also forced to deal with his past in order to embrace his future.Â
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