Peacock has formally renewed Bel-Air for a 3rd season. The early renewal comes after almost a month because the drama’s Season 2 premiere, which set a brand new document as streamer’s most-watched unique sophomore sequence to this point. New episodes premiere each Thursday till its season finale on April 27.
Impressed by Morgan Cooper’s viral video of the identical identify, Bel-Air reimagines the long-lasting sitcom as a modern-day drama. It’s co-written and directed by Cooper, who can also be set as an government producer.
“Bel-Air Season 2 picks up with Will at a crossroads as a brand new determine comes into his life who challenges what he’s discovered in Bel-Air and competes for management of his affect,” reads the synopsis. “He juggles this whereas navigating his house life with the Banks household and making an attempt to rebuild the belief that was damaged on the finish of final season. We’ll see Will and Carlton’s brotherhood begin to evolve as they develop nearer however nonetheless problem one another about their variations. We’ll additionally see Hilary evolve as she turns into extra of a boss in her influencer world and the way that spills over into her relationship with Jazz, and likewise spotlight the relatable struggles round Viv and Phil balancing marriage and household whereas making an attempt to forge their very own profession paths and reconnect to the issues which are vital to them.”
The reboot stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes (V Wars) as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman (Atlanta) as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan (Evolution of Nate Gibson) as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones (Vampires vs. The Bronx) as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar (Captain Marvel) as Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola (Most Harmful Sport) as Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones (Snowfall) as Jazz, and Simone Pleasure Jones (The Chair, What If) as Lisa.
Bel-Air is government produced by T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson, who’re serving as showrunners. It’s a manufacturing by Common Tv and Westbrook Studios. Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Quincy Jones, Benny Medina, and unique creators Andy and Susan Borowitz are government producing.