‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ is heading back to screens.
For, a revival of the groundbreaking sitcom has been confirmed.
And yes, Will Smith is in the mix.
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THR broke the news moments ago that a reboot of the NBC series is being helmed by Smith, Quincy Jones, and Benny Medina – all of who were instrumental in the original.
There is a twist.
Tentatively titled ‘BEL-AIR,’ the new incarnation of the show will be a drama and is based around Morgan Cooper‘s highly viral 2019 re-imagining of the series.
Reportedly in the works for over a year, the refresh will also be based around a street-smart youth who moved from Philly to an upper-class neighborhood.
Cooper is also on-board as a driving force, co-writing the script, directing, and is co executive producer.
As for where it’ll land, word is that it’s being shopped to all of the major streaming players – including Netflix, HBO Max, and more.
The original ‘Fresh Prince’ ran for six hugely successful seasons between 1990-1996 and made household names out of the likes of Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Tatyana Ali.
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It goes without saying that touching such a much-loved franchise (that is still popular with re-runs today) is risky business.
But, this genuinely sounds intriguing.
From the drama angle (rather than comedy), to the streaming format, to all of the key players being involved. We’re at least willing to give this a look see. Are you?
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Him and his toxic family no thanks
This has nothing to do with the Fresh Prince, this is ridiculous! #cancel fake reboots!
Without uncle Phil it’s a for me.
*no
None of the original characters are going to be in anyway
This isnt even a reboot then b/c that would imply original characters returning like they did on Roseanne, Will and Grace etc
This is more of a dramatic re-imagining w/ new characters.
No thanks. I’ll stick w/ the orginal.
Exactly. They using that word “reboot “ a little too loosely.
My points exactly like if that’s the case keep it. Nobody asked for this. Hollywood always trying to ruin classics with these ridiculous reboots. Also we wanted the original Aunti Viv back too
Horrible acting but I may check it out
I was ready to scream NOOOOO until I read it’s a drama retake. I’m interested but don’t market it as a reboot. People love the original so much it’s not gonna sit well
just keep the funny fight scene on the basketball court
Bad acting! Super bad!
Oh because your family is perfect. So should people stop supporting your career (job) because of the stuff going on in your family. Think about what you are actually saying…
Keep it. The original was tired, stopped watching after Janet Hubert left, and Will Smith has never been funny. This one will be just as corny.
I have watched the first 3 episodes and can’t wait to see episode 4 this coming thursday. So far I love the show, it is different, yes, but still the same, just different actors and a different way of telling the story.