The latter of which feels natural considering he’s a native of the city.īut, Bel-Air’s Will is much more confrontational than The Fresh Prince character, willing to throw a punch and get into a profane verbal spar. Jabari Banks gives Bel-Air’s Will a similar charm and unapologetic West Philly aura. The original Will made the rapper Will an acting sensation as he brought his natural comedic timing, wit, and heart to the small screen. Of course, we must start with the Fresh Prince himself. However, this article does not have any significant plot points that will tank your viewing experience.Īctors: Will Smith ( The Fresh Prince) and Jabari Banks ( Bel-Air) Peacock/Warner Bros. Watch out for mild spoilers ahead about character changes. Several Bel-Air cast members spoke to us about their version of these famous characters, offering some insight into the necessary shifts from The Fresh Prince‘s foundation. We noted some pretty significant changes to some personalities while some things stay the same. How, exactly, are Bel-Air’s characters different from their The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air counterparts?

(In fact, people did ask for Bel-Air and I think it is off to a solid start.) For those watching or on the fence about tuning in, there will undoubtedly be comparisons between the original characters and their new versions. That comes from curious viewers who loved the original to people who plan to begrudgingly watch or simply hate-tweet how no one asked for this.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s dramatic reboot Bel-Air is finally here! There’s been quite a bit of buzz around the show.

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