The series was the fabric of so many of our upbringings, tied to memories and the joy of seeing ourselves represented on TV so it is important to us to pay respect to its legacy.”īel-Air is ready to reimagine the story of a Philly boy who discovers a new life in Cali. It’s been incredible to bring these iconic characters to life when you tap them into the cultural pulse of our time. We have stayed true to the original premise of the legacy series – Will’s life is turned upside down after he is forced to leave West Philly and lands in Bel-Air with its gated mansions and wealth, however, our new series brings Will and the Banks family into the world as we know it now. “At its heart, Bel-Air is a coming-of-age story that celebrates the strength and love of the Black family. Brady and Rasheed Newson give a little context about what we can expect in a press release statement.
But, for now, executive producers and co-showrunners T.J. TV Show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) download full episodes and watch in HD (480p, 720p, 1080p. Of course, there will be trailers and a closer look at Bel-Air in the near future. In the Pilot, Will Smith is revealed as a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia, who is sent to live with his wealthy relatives in a Bel Air mansion. He’s feelin’ like Will, he feels like a prince, he’s feelin’ himself! It is surely a different vibe but I am not mad at it. videocamTrailer HD IMDB: 7.9 The first season of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered on Septemand aired its season finale on May 6, 1991. The Bel-Air teaser ends with him sitting on the throne as the crown gracefully lands on his head. But it seems he will find his way quickly. Even if he has to craft a persona to initially get through it. A gateway to figuring out who he will be in this new world. Now, he’s trying to not only swim in this new “pool” but desiring something more: a crown and throne. Young Will starts to sink as remnants of his previous life float past him: basketballs, a trophy, and even an ATV.
So it wouldn’t be surprising if the new Will’s fashion sense is full of consistent throwback flair. And yes to the hi-top fade! Today’s youth are dressing a lot like we did in the ’90s. Of course, his “fresh” gear pays homage to the original Will’s trendsetting style, including a leather vest and a yellow hat worn sideways. He is immersed with Jordans on and I felt a pang in my stomach when those shoes got wet. He falls into a pool of water as Will Smith does a dramatic reading of the original show’s infamous theme song. But Fresh Prince embraced experimentation, frequently breaking the fourth wall and incorporating unusual but effective story lines while keeping true to the sitcom format.The Bel-Air teaser focuses solely on our new Will, portrayed by rising actor Jabari Banks. Network sitcoms can be hilarious but also have apprehension towards being innovative, with writers and characters feel the need to fit inside the rigid 22 minute, single-camera structure of a network show. While Carlton is away at a Young Republican camp, Will cooks up a flamb of a disaster on a night when an influential judge is coming to dinner, and Will can only make it through the night with the help of Geoffrey, and other plan is not to make Phil find out. They are just good people, they love me and I love them dearly." People always hugging up on somebody," cast member Karyn Parson told ABC News. "We were always very affectionate with each other. But the Banks clan portrayed on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actually felt like a real family that existed outside of your television.
Will Smith is joined by members of the cast of the television comedy series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" during the 5th annual BET Awards on June 28, 2005, in Los Angeles.Ĭharacters in family sitcoms often come across as one-note: Dad is churlish and demanding, mom is lovable but naive, siblings quarrel and bicker, plus the option of the quirky, out-of-touch relative who spices things up with their eccentric behavior. Will Smith stars as a teenager from inner city Philadelphia whos sent to California to live in with his wealthy relatives in the hopes that they will 'straighten him out and teach him some good old-fashioned values,' but Will soon takes his rightful place as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.