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For the TV series of the same name, seeBel-Air (TV series).

Bel-Air
Film poster
Directed byMorgan Cooper
Written byMorgan Cooper
Based on
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
by
Produced by
  • Johnny Starke
  • Kerry Rounds
  • Morgan Cooper
  • Corey McCartney
Starring
  • Jerry Madison
  • Sherri Roulette-Mosley
  • Granvile O’Neal
  • Kira Ashby
  • Jelani Talib
  • Rufus Burns
  • Sada K.
  • Khrystal Coppage
  • Jada Paige
CinematographyMorgan Cooper
Edited by
  • Morgan Cooper
  • Anthony Devera
Music by
  • B. Jones
  • Mark Francis
  • Duncan Burnett
  • Easy Mccoy
Production
company
Sun Squared Media
Distributed bySun Squared Media
Release date
  • March 10, 2019(2019-03-10)
Running time
4 minutes
LanguageEnglish

Bel-Airis a 2019 shortfan filmwritten and directed by Morgan Cooper, based on the 1990ssitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.The film serves as a mock trailer for a darker, more dramatic re-imagining of the sitcom. It was uploaded onYouTubeon March 10, 2019.[1][2]

In August 2020, it was announced that it was being developed into a full television show, with Cooper and original series starWill Smithas executive producers.[3][4][5]The series had reportedly been in the works for over a year since Cooper posted hisBel-Airtrailer on YouTube, withNetflix,NBC'sPeacock,andHBO Maxall bidding for the series.[6]On September 8, 2020, it was picked up by Peacock, which gaveBel-Aira two-season order.[7]

Plot

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After being involved in a gang fight during astreet basketballgame,Will Smithis sent by his mother out of the rough streets ofPhiladelphiato live with his uncle and aunt in the affluent neighborhood ofBel Air, Los Angeles,in the hopes of straightening out his life.

The film is supposed to take place in 2019. The trailer is heavily influenced by modern-daypopular culture,according to Cooper in an interview.[citation needed]

Cast

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NOTE:The characters Geoffrey Butler and Nicky Banks (portrayed byJoseph MarcellandRoss Bagleyin the original series) do not appear in the film.

Production

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Morgan Cooper shot the Philadelphia sequences ofBel-Airin his hometown ofKansas City, Missouri,in a span of six months.[1]

Reception and expansion

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Will Smith,who played the main character of the original sitcom, heavily praised the fan film, commenting that "Morgan did a ridiculous trailer forBel-Air.Brilliant idea, the dramatic version of The Fresh Prince for the next generation. "He also hinted at options of expanding the idea beyond the short film.[8][9]

On August 11, 2020, the seriesBel-Airwas officially announced after being in the works for over a year. At the time,Netflix,HBO Max,andPeacockwere bidding for the rights to the show.[10]On September 8, 2020, Peacock gave the series a two-season order under the titleBel-Air,with Westbrook Inc. andUniversal Televisionproducing. Smith and Cooper executive-produce, alongside Terence Carter,James Lassiter,Miguel Melendez,Malcolm Spellman,Quincy Jones,Benny Medina,Andy Borowitz,andSusan Borowitz.[11]An online premiere for the series was held on February 9, 2022, by Crown & Conquer.[12]The series premiered on Peacock on February 13, 2022.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^abGreene, Andy (March 13, 2019)."Hilarious 'Bel Air' Trailer Reimagines 'The Fresh Prince' as a Dramatic Movie".Rolling Stone.Archivedfrom the original on April 27, 2019.RetrievedApril 28,2019.
  2. ^Kirkland, Justin (March 14, 2019)."The Fresh Prince Gets a Dramatic Reimagining in the Trailer forBel-Air".Esquire.Archivedfrom the original on April 27, 2019.RetrievedApril 28,2019.
  3. ^Nellie Andreeva (August 11, 2020)."Bel-Air:Drama Series Take OnThe Fresh Prince Of Bel-AirFrom Morgan Cooper & Westbrook Studios Heats Up Streaming Marketplace ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2020.RetrievedAugust 11,2020.
  4. ^Jesse Schedeen (August 11, 2020)."The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airto Be Rebooted as a Drama ".IGN.Archivedfrom the original on August 12, 2020.RetrievedAugust 11,2020.
  5. ^Lesley Goldberg (August 11, 2020)."Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDrama Reboot in the Works ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2020.RetrievedAugust 11,2020.
  6. ^"'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Drama Reboot in the Works ".The Hollywood Reporter.August 11, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2020.RetrievedAugust 11,2020.
  7. ^Andreeva, Nellie (September 8, 2020)."'Bel-Air': Peacock Gives 2-Season Order To 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' Drama Reboot From Morgan Cooper & Westbrook Studios ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on September 8, 2020.RetrievedSeptember 8,2020.
  8. ^Smith, Will(April 26, 2019)."How I Really Feel About That BEL-AIR Trailer".YouTube.Archivedfrom the original on September 5, 2020.RetrievedApril 28,2019.
  9. ^Parker, Ryan (April 26, 2019)."Will Smith Calls Dramatic Fan-Made 'Bel-Air' Trailer" Brilliant "".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on April 28, 2019.RetrievedApril 28,2019.
  10. ^Goldberg, Lesley (August 11, 2020)."'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Drama Reboot in the Works ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2020.RetrievedSeptember 14,2021.
  11. ^Andreeva, Nellie (September 8, 2020)."'Bel-Air': Peacock Gives 2-Season Order to 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Drama Reboot from Morgan Cooper & Westbrook Studios ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on September 8, 2020.RetrievedSeptember 14,2021.
  12. ^Schneider, Michael (February 1, 2022)."Awards HQ Feb. 1:Bel-AirExclusive,SuccessionDominates DGA Nominations,Cobra Kaiand More at the PGAs ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on February 2, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 2,2022.
  13. ^Petski, Denise (December 16, 2021)."'Bel-Air': Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot Sets Super Bowl Sunday Premiere ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on May 21, 2022.RetrievedDecember 16,2021.
  14. ^"Shows A-Z – Bel-Air on Peacock".The Futon Critic.RetrievedMarch 17,2022.
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