“I checked out my kingdom, I used to be lastly there, to sit down on my throne because the prince of Bel-Air.”
The primary 4 episodes of Bel-Air, the reboot of The Recent Prince of Bel-Air, have aired on Peacock, and the present is taking a brand new method to the unique comedy sequence’ plot.
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This time round, the character Will’s story of transferring from West Philadelphia to California to dwell with the Banks household is instructed with a dramatic tone.
And, regardless that Bel-Air gives a ~contemporary~ tackle the ’90s sitcom, watching these episodes nonetheless made me suppose again to The Recent Prince.
So, to have a good time the treasure that’s The Recent Prince of Bel-Air, here is a then vs. now have a look at the forged from the present.
Within the unique sequence, Will Smith starred as, … yep, you bought it, Will Smith, a personality from West Philly who introduced some enjoyable to the Banks’ Bel-Air house.
Now, Will is scoring high Hollywood roles and lately performed the daddy of Venus and Serena, Richard Williams, in King Richard. The film has obtained six Oscar nominations, and Will was nominated within the Finest Actor class.
He is additionally a producer of Bel-Air and kicked off its premiere with a brand new rendition of The Recent Prince theme tune.
Subsequent is Alfonso Ribeiro, who performed Carlton Banks. Carlton was the preppy, sensible center youngster of the Banks household. He was Will’s reverse however all the time remained by his aspect throughout his escapades.
Alfonso is now the host of America’s Funniest House Movies, which is a place he is held since 2015.
James Avery portrayed Philip Banks, or Uncle Phil, Will’s strict however caring uncle. He was a rich Southern California lawyer who went on to develop into a choose in the course of the sequence.
James sadly handed away in 2013. He’s remembered as being one in all TV’s most well-known and well-loved fathers via his position as Uncle Phil.
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This is Karyn Parsons, who performed Hilary Banks, Will’s superficial (however trendy) cousin who was the oldest Banks sibling.
These days, Karyn is an writer and lately launched a youngsters’s ebook referred to as Saving the Day, which tells the story of black inventor Garrett Morgan creating the visitors sign. She spoke in regards to the ebook on GMA3: What You Want To Know on Feb. 10.
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She’s additionally launched two different books for kids about African American tales, referred to as How Excessive the Moon and Flying Free.
Right now, our library obtained a donation of three books from an alumni father or mother who’s a fan of the writer, @Karyn_Parsons, and work of her group, @swtblackberry, that brings little recognized tales of African American achievement to youngsters in every single place. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Followers of the present will keep in mind Tatyana Ali for her portrayal of Ashley Banks, Will’s lovable youthful cousin.
Tatyana lately performed the twin position of twins within the Lifetime film,Vanished: Trying to find My Sister.
She was additionally a visitor on Superstar Wheel of Fortune in January.
Vivian Banks, or Aunt Viv, was initially performed by Janet Hubert. She was Will’s mom’s sister, and a gradual and nurturing chief of the Banks family.
Daphne starred within the BET vacation movie, The Enterprise of Christmas 2, in 2021.
And he or she has a web site promoting hats, books, playing cards and masks.
The prim and correct, hilarious butler to the Banks household, Geoffrey Butler, was performed by actor Joseph Marcell.
Joseph starred within the quick, Folding, in 2022. He has one other quick out this 12 months and an upcoming position in a thriller movie referred to as The Stranger in Our Mattress.
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Will’s closest buddy, Jazz, was performed by none apart from DJ Jazzy Jeff. He was a enjoyable, good-natured character, however he would generally (actually) get thrown out of the Banks’ home for appearing up.
Jazz is working a music manufacturing workshop that may happen this month in Indiana, and he gives a web-based course referred to as DJ Jazzy Jeff’s How To DJ Proper. He additionally information requested movies giving shoutouts to followers on Cameo.
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Final however not least is Ross Bagley, who performed Will’s lovely little cousin, Nicky Banks.
Ross is a realtor in addition to an actor and DJ, per his Instagram bio. A few of his most up-to-date credited roles have been in movies from 2015.
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Imagine it or not, he has a younger son of his personal. This is a cute shot of the 2 of them from his Insta account:
You’ll be able to watch The Recent Prince of Bel-Air on HBO Max, and watch the primary 4 episodes of Bel-Air on Peacock.
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