'Bel-Air' Premiere Unites New Cast With 'Fresh Prince' Stars
Peacock Premiere Party Brings Out Dapper OG’s And Drippy Newbies For Booming Black Hollywood ‘Bel-Air’ Blast
‘Bel Air’ hasn’t even premiered yet and the show is already a huge hit with Hollywood.
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Wednesday night, “Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” original cast members Will Smith, Joseph Marcell, Vernee Christell Watson-Johnson and Tatyana Ali co-mingled on the carpet of a very special star-studded drive-into experience and premiere pull-up screening for the highly anticipated new Peacock series, executive produced by Smith.
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Will was joined by his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith and their son Jaden.
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You know DJ Jazzy Jeff wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
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The event, which was hosted by Peacock, Will Smith, Westbrook Studios, and Universal Television was held at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The new drama series was inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer that reimagined the iconic, culture-defining ‘90s sitcom. Cooper, who serves as Director / Co-Writer / Executive Producer of the series posted up for photos with the OG Will as well as newbie Will, played by Jabari Banks.
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Guests were able to post up in this princely throne for photos. From the moment guests arrived they found themselves completely immersed in the character of Will, taking guests from the basketball courts of West Philadelphia to the moment Will’s life got “flipped-turned upside down” and everything in between.
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Event producers really outdid themselves with this grand entryway riiiiight?!
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This is a pretty dope drive-in experience.
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Made even better with all the amenities…
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Prior to the exclusive screening, guests were treated to real-world Philly experience with authentic Philly cheesesteaks from Big Daves, local Philly-favorite “Happy Ice,” quarter waters, a corner store filled with snacks, a BMX bike show from philly-native Chino Braxton, double dutch performances and a chance to “sit on the throne” as seen in the opening of the pilot episode.
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Before the screening began, guests were treated to a surprise DJ-set by DJ Jazzy Jeff and then greeted by Will Smith who took to the stage to rap alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff to welcome guests.
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Hit the flip for a view of the stunning cast of Bel-Air
Allow us to introduce you to the ‘Bel-Air’ crew.
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As you already know, Jabari Banks plays Will.
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Adrian Holmes plays Phillip Banks
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Cassandra Freeman plays Vivian Banks
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They make a cute couple right?
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Olly Sholotan is Carlton Banks
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Coco Jones plays Hilary Banks… And honey listen, Coco did not come to play at the premiere.
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Baby girl put that isht on…
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And was giving what need to be given!
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And the adorable Akira Akbar is Ashley Banks
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She and Coco have the sister thing down pat already
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Jimmy Akingbola plays Geoffrey But let’s not pretend the casting director didn’t hit the nail on the head with this casting.
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Jordan L. Jones is Jazz … we gotta give you a close up though
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He is handsome, riiight? Maybe this time around Hilary will show Jazz some love.
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This beauty, Simone Joy Jones plays Lisa
That’s most of the main cast, but there are some pretty VIP guest stars as well who also pulled up to the premiere.
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Karrueche is playing someone named Ivy
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And of course Will’s bestie has a role
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Duane Martin plays Steven Lewis
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Executive Producer Will Smith showed up in style and posed for photos alongside the cast, director/executive producer Morgan Cooper, and executive producers/co-showrunners T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson.
Check out the trailer for the series below:
Hit the flip for a few more famous guests in the building. But first enjoy some more snaps of this fine looking cast.
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When we say the event was star studded we’re really not playing
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Bresha Webb pulled up and she wasn’t alone
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She brought along her fellow STARZ “Run The World” sistren Corbin Reid and Amber Stevens Riley. Cute right?
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Wendy Raquel Robinson was in the building looking spectacular as always.
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Vanessa Simmons brought NY Knicks colors to the West Coast, isn’t she radiant in bright blue with pops of orange?
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The three piece sets were poppin at the premiere. We see you Dominique Perry!
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And Dominique Fishback sported stylish snakeskin leather pants.
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We had to give Jaden’s fit a solo shot. You likey?
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We love us some Lexi Underwood
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Jaylen Barren was also seen on the scene
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Duckwrth also attended. Are you feelin this get up?
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The much-anticipated drama series drops on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, only on Peacock. Will you be watching?
