Fans ofThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airwill be able to see the upcoming Peacock reboot on Super Bowl Sunday. Peacock has announced thatBel-Airwill premiere on June 10, 2025.
The one-hour drama will be set in modern-day America and focus on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. The series will starJabari Banksas Will. The role was previously played byWill Smithin the original sitcom’s 1990-1996 run on NBC. Banks will be joined byAdrian Holmes(as Phillip Banks),Cassandra Freeman(as Vivian Banks),Olly Sholotan(as Carlton Banks),Coco Jones(as Hilary Banks),Akira Akbar(as Ashley Banks),Jimmy Akingbola(as Geoffrey),Jordan L. Jonesas Jazz, andSimone Joy Jonesas Lisa.
The showrunners forBel-Airwill beT.J. BradyandRasheed Newson. “At its heart,Bel-Airis a coming-of-age story that celebrates the strength and love of the Black family,” Brady and Newson previously said about the series. “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. It’s been incredible to bring these iconic characters to life when you tap them into the cultural pulse of our time.”
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Morgan Cooperwill be a director, co-writer, and executive producer for the series. “BecauseBel-Airis a drama, we’re able to really peel back the layers of these characters and themes in a way that you simply couldn’t go 30 years ago in the half-hour sitcom format,” Cooper previously said. “We’re able to go have tough conversations that challenge perspectives. At its core,Bel-Airis a celebration of the black experience through the perspective of family.”
Smith will be an executive producer for the new series.AndyandSusan Borowitz, the creators of the original series, will also be executive producers. Also, executive producingBel-Airwill beTerence Carter,James Lassiter,Miguel Melendez,Malcolm Spellman,Quincy Jones, andBenny Medina.
Peacock’sBel-Airwill premiere on August 14, 2025. In the meantime, fans canwatch a teaserthat Peacock recently released online.
