Peacock is preparing to welcome everyone back into the home of the Banks family this summer withBel-AirSeason 3. Followinga dramatic closeto Will (Jabari Banks) and Carlton’s (Olly Sholotan) junior year of high school, everyone is ready for warmer weather and bigger challenges ahead. A new set of images shared today teases the summer fun and scintillating drama that awaits when the gritty and groundedhit re-imagining of the classicWill Smithsitcomreturns. We also know that the family will be back in actionstarting on August 15 with three new episodes.
Season 3 ofBel-Airwill pick up in the aftermath of Season 2 with school out and Will ready to experience the luxuries of Bel-Air life on his terms. Although hewas reverting to his old waysthanks to new influences, he’s forged a better perspective on life thanks to the Banks family and is honing on what he loves and dreaming bigger than ever. His latest pursuit will see him team up with Carlton who,after ending last seasonadmitting to his drug addiction, is eager to redeem himself and build a stronger relationship with his cousin. A few images highlighttheir surprisingly tight-knit dynamicdespite their differences in worldview, though time will tell whether their partnership will remain fruitful.
Elsewhere, Will’s relationship with Lisa (Simone Joy Jones) will heat up throughout the summer and figures to play heavily into his storyline in Season 3 if the stills are any indication. The rest of the family have their own problems to confront, with Aunt Viv (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes) navigating rocky waters amid ever-mounting work stresses. With Phil starting a new firm and accepting dinner date invitations from his new business partner Erika (Diandra Lyle), there is a lot to balance that could ultimately blow up in their faces. Romantic relationshipswill be a key theme for much of the family, as Hilary (Coco Jones) and LaMarcus (Justin Cornwell) also face some staggering obstacles in their bond, while Ashley (Akira Akbar) begins opening up to romance ahead of her first year in high school. Finally, following the ominous letter he received from East London, Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola) will see his past from across the pond come back to haunt him.
Who Else Will Be in ‘Bel-Air’ for Season 3?
Season 3 ofBel-Airwill also see the return ofJordan L. Jonesas Jazz alongsideKarrueche Tranas Ivy andJoivan WadeFrederick. In addition, theAndyandSusan Borowitz-co-created series has brought in some fresh talent to expand the season, includingThe Chi’sVic Mensaas Quentin andNeon’sAlycia Pascual-Peñaas Amira. Showrunner and writerCarla Banks Waddleswill once again be at the helm when the series returns, joining directorMorgan Cooper, among others, as an executive producer.
Bel-AirSeason 3 premieres on Peacock with three new episodes starting on August 15. All episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream now. Check out the first-look images in the gallery above.
A young man’s life takes a dramatic turn when a simple altercation sends him from the streets of West Philadelphia to the opulent mansions of Bel-Air. In this contemporary take, he faces the challenges of fitting into a world that contrasts starkly with his upbringing, all while dealing with the expectations of his new family and the culture shock of his surroundings.
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