Bel-Air is just less than a month away from premiering and more casting has just been revealed!
The upcoming Peacock series, which is a dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, stars newcomer Jabari Banks in the lead role of Will.
The series is set in modern-day and shows Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known. Check out the trailer here!
Also starring in the show are Coco Jones, Olly Sholotan, Akira Akbar and more.
Just announced as recurring cast members include 13 Reasons Why‘s Tyler Barnhardt, Moxie‘s Charlie Hall and Karrueche Tran, among others.
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Karrueche Tran as Ivy
Ivy is a top-tier social media influencer who offers to help Hilary with her influencer business.
Duane Martin as Steven Lewis
Steven is described as Philip Banks’ campaign manager on his run for LA District Attorney. Steven is a seasoned political strategist and has operated in Democratic Party politics for his entire career. He believes that he can help Phil win.
April Parker Jones as Vy Smith
Viola “Vy” Smith is Will’s mother and Aunt Viv’s older sister. Having always put her son first, Vy makes the tough decision to send Will to live with her sister, even though they haven’t spoken in years.
SteVonté Hart as Tray Melbert
Tray is Will’s best friend and basketball teammate from West Philly. With Will’s sudden departure to Bel-Air, Tray risks falling victim to the streets of West Philly.
Joe Holt as Fred Wilkes
Fred is the Police Chief and Lisa’s father. Wilkes and the Banks’ family have run in the same circles for years.
Scottie Thompson as Angela
She is an interior designer, newly married to Police Chief and Lisa’s father, Fred Wilkes. Angela tries to navigate her new role in the family.
Jon Beavers as Kylo
Kylo is a social media influencer. He provides Hilary Banks with an interview opportunity to join his influencer house.
Tyler Barnhardt as Connor Satterfield
Connor is Carlton’s best friend, lacrosse teammate and the most popular kid in school, second to Carlton. Connor crosses boundaries that cause tension between him and Will.
IRL, Tyler recently got engaged!
Charlie Hall as Tyler Laramy
Tyler is a member of the Bel-Air Academy basketball team and one of Will’s good friends at school. Tyler is known for being the class-clown and pushing his teachers’ buttons.
Bel-Air premieres on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13th, with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Thursday on Peacock.
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