There are some differences betweentheBel-Aircharacters andThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Aircharacters, even though they may share the same name.
The 2022 Peacock series is much darker and more dramatic than the 1990 sitcom.
Yet, even when approached differently, they share some similarities in storylines and character traits.
Like Smith, Banks is also a rapper.
In addition toBel-Air, he has appeared in two films,Bad GeniusandAmerican Dream: The 21 Savage Story.
Hes a talented basketball player and immediately likely, but his temper can get him into trouble.
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She does her best to keep the family together and has a soft spot for Will.
ThroughoutBel-Air, Vivian returns to her roots as an artist, adding depth to her character outside the home.
From there, hes appeared in shows likeTrue Justice,Continuum,Arrow,19-2, and more.
A gritty and more grounded reimagining of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith. After falling afoul of a drug lord and his gang in his native West Philadelphia, Will Smith moves to a gated community in Bel-Air with his wealthy Aunt Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes). Not only must Will adjust to his new environment, but he’s also forced to deal with his past in order to embrace his future.
Holmes film credits includeElysium,Vendetta, andChained.
Philip is a well-connected lawyer who has made himself into a wealthy man after humble beginnings in the South.
Though stricter than Vivian, he just wants whats best for his family.
Jones started her career as a singer and was the runner-up in Radio DisneysThe Next Big Thingseason 3.
In 2024, she won her first Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.
Sholotan has released multiple songs through his independent record label Lamintin Records.
Carlton initially doesnt take warmly to having Will living with them inBel-Air, seeing him as a through.
Carlton deals with anxiety and the pressures of trying to fit in at a predominantly white school.
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He works closely with Phil to do the more unsavory things required to keep the familys status and reputation.
Lisa is Carltons ex-girlfriend and one of Wills love interests inBel-Air.
Jordan L. Jones as Jazz -Known forSnowfallandRel, Jordan L. Jones plays Jazz inBel-Air.
Holt is featured inBel-Airas Fred Wilkes, Lisas dad and the Bel Air Chief of Police.
Doc is the coach of a local AAU basketball team that Will plays for.
Karreuche Tran as Ivy -Socialite and actor Karreuche Tran is known forClawsandThe Bay.
Jackie is Docs niece and one of Wills love interests.
Downs plays Yazmin inBel-Air, the head of Bel-Air Academys Black Student Union and one of Carltons love interests.
