Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Getting Reboot Treatment With Will Smith
He'll only act as a producer though.
reboot of the cherished 90s series. There's no word on casting, but we do know Smith himself will only serve as a producer. The original show, known for its infectious theme and decidedly '90s sense of humour, saw Philadelphia kid Smith crash with his upper-class relatives in Bel-Air. What started as straight class-clash burgeoned into a charming family sitcom, albeit one very much of its time. The show ran from 1990-1996 and is largely credited as a major factor in Smith's then blossoming stardom. With Netflix spear-heading fellow '90s time capsule Fuller House, it's probably not surprising Smith is dredging up the Fresh Prince for another go around. I have zero interest in going back to the premise - the show was defined by its cast and era - but I have faith Smith won't ruin the brand that made him. If he can rearrange the concept for a modern teen audience, and give them the same joy he provided me with twenty years ago, well who am I to shut it down? They better not touch the theme tune though.
"Yo on to Bel Air!" That's what Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment outfit seem to be screaming, as they gear up for a