A brand new Bel-Air trailer is here, revealing the darker and edgier approach the series will be taking to the Fresh Prince.
The new three-minute trailer features main character Will Smith as he moves in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air for "one more chance." The trailer reveals how it will be more of a prestige drama than sitcom, with Will Smith as a troubled kid from West Philly trying to adapt to life in Southern California.
The new series stars Jabari Banks, a West Philadelphia native who will play the character portrayed by Will Smith from 1990 to 1996. Smith himself surprised Banks with the news in a video that quickly went viral.
This follows reports last year that Peacock was intending to move in a "slightly different creative direction" with a "broad-skewing network-style show." Instead, the trailer depicts Bel-Air as the "edgy, premium series" it was originally intended to be. The first teaser, which features a dramatic recreation of the original's iconic theme song, was probably a clue regarding the show's direction.
Bel-Air debuts on February 13, putting it on Super Bowl Sunday. In the meantime, you can read our ranking of the best and worst shows on Peacock.
Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN
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The new three-minute trailer features main character Will Smith as he moves in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air for "one more chance." The trailer reveals how it will be more of a prestige drama than sitcom, with Will Smith as a troubled kid from West Philly trying to adapt to life in Southern California.
You know the Banks family, but not like this. From executive producer Will Smith and Westbrook - #BelAirPeacock is streaming February 13.Let's go home. pic.twitter.com/r6LD6y2yK3
— Peacock (@peacockTV) January 10, 2022
The new series stars Jabari Banks, a West Philadelphia native who will play the character portrayed by Will Smith from 1990 to 1996. Smith himself surprised Banks with the news in a video that quickly went viral.
This follows reports last year that Peacock was intending to move in a "slightly different creative direction" with a "broad-skewing network-style show." Instead, the trailer depicts Bel-Air as the "edgy, premium series" it was originally intended to be. The first teaser, which features a dramatic recreation of the original's iconic theme song, was probably a clue regarding the show's direction.
Bel-Air debuts on February 13, putting it on Super Bowl Sunday. In the meantime, you can read our ranking of the best and worst shows on Peacock.
Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN
Continue reading...