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Bel-Air
GenreDrama
Created byAndy Borowitz & Susan Borowitz
Based on
Developed byMorgan Cooper & Malcolm Spellman & TJ Brady & Rasheed Newson
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Debra Lovatelli
  • Jeff Rafner
Cinematography
Editors
  • Jennifer Barbot
  • Christopher S. Capp
  • Angela Latimer
Running time46–60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock
ReleaseFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13) –
present (present)

Bel-Air is an American drama streaming television series developed by Morgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, TJ Brady, and Rasheed Newson. It is a reboot and dramatization of the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and is based on Cooper's short fan film of the same name. It stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones. The series premiered on Peacock on February 13, 2022.[1]

Premise

The series follows Will Smith's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.[2]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

On March 10, 2019, Morgan Cooper uploaded Bel-Air to YouTube. The submission was a fan film, written and directed by him, in the form of a mock trailer for an updated and dramatic reimagining of the television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.[3][4] Will Smith, who starred in the original sitcom as a fictionalized version of himself, heavily praised the fan film and expressed his interest in expanding the concept into a reboot, personally meeting with Cooper.[5][6] On August 11, 2020, the series was officially announced after being in the works for over a year. At the time, Netflix, HBO Max, and Peacock were bidding for the rights to the series.[7] On September 8, 2020, Peacock gave the series a two-season order under the title Bel-Air, with Westbrook Inc. and Universal Television producing. Smith and Cooper executive produce alongside Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Quincy Jones, Benny Medina, Andy Borowitz, and Susan Borowitz.[8] An online premiere for the series was held on February 9, 2022, by Crown & Conquer.[9] The series premiered on Peacock on February 13, 2022, with its first three episodes.[1][10]

Casting

In August 2021, Smith surprised Jabari Banks with the news that Banks would star as the lead.[11][12] In September 2021, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones joined the cast as series regulars.[13] In January 2022, Karrueche Tran, Duane Martin, Joe Holt, April Parker Jones, SteVonté Hart, Scottie Thompson, and Charlie Hall in recurring roles.[14]

Filming

Principal photography was scheduled to take place in Los Angeles and Philadelphia.[13] On January 7, 2022, it was reported that the series had some positive COVID-19 tests on set, but production was not impacted.[15]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [10]
1"Dreams and Nightmares"Morgan CooperMorgan Cooper & Malcolm Spellman & TJ Brady & Rasheed NewsonFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)
2"Keep Ya Head Up"Carl SeatonJaNeika James & JaSheika JamesFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)
3"Yamacraw"Nick CopusYolonda LawrenceFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 64% of 28 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "Bel-Air replaces its predecessor's high spirits with a dour tone and an uneasy mix of realism, although there are signs that this reimagining can grow into a fresh new spin."[16] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 62 out of 100 based on 18 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[17]

References

  1. ^ a b Petski, Denise (December 16, 2021). "'Bel-Air': Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot Sets Super Bowl Sunday Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  2. ^ White, Peter (November 23, 2021). "'Bel-Air': Peacock Rolls Out First Teaser For 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Greene, Andy (March 13, 2019). "Hilarious 'Bel Air' Trailer Reimagines 'The Fresh Prince' as a Dramatic Movie". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  4. ^ Kirkland, Justin (March 14, 2019). "The Fresh Prince Gets a Dramatic Reimagining in the Trailer for Bel-Air". Esquire. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  5. ^ Smith, Will (April 26, 2019). "How I Really Feel About That BEL-AIR Trailer". YouTube. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  6. ^ Parker, Ryan (April 26, 2019). "Will Smith Calls Dramatic Fan-Made 'Bel-Air' Trailer "Brilliant"". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  7. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 11, 2020). "'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Drama Reboot in the Works". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 8, 2020). "'Bel-Air': Peacock Gives 2-Season Order To 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' Drama Reboot From Morgan Cooper & Westbrook Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  9. ^ Schneider, Michael (February 1, 2022). "Awards HQ Feb. 1: Bel-Air Exclusive, Succession Dominates DGA Nominations, Cobra Kai and More at the PGAs". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Bel-Air on Peacock". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  11. ^ Vivinetto, Gina (August 31, 2021). "Will Smith surprises star of 'Fresh Prince' reboot with the news he got the role". Today. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (September 14, 2021). "'Bel-Air': Newcomer Jabari Banks To Star As Will In Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  13. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (September 14, 2021). "'Bel-Air': Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan & Jordan L. Jones Among 8 Cast In Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (January 20, 2022). "'Bel-Air': Karrueche Tran, Duane Martin & Joe Holt Among 7 Cast In Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  15. ^ White, Peter (January 7, 2022). "'Bel-Air' Records Dozens Of Positive Covid Tests; Production Not Impacted". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  16. ^ "Bel-Air: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  17. ^ "Bel-Air: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
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