Erin Carman

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to get dramatic reboot

Will Smith is going to bring a very different version of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to the small screen, via Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal TV. He was inspired by a fan-made trailer that went viral in 2019.

Morgan Cooper created the trailer, which reimagined the show as a drama with a darker undertone that portrayed a different side of a the story of a West Philly teen going to live with his uncle in Bel-Air after getting into trouble. Cooper is working on the show along with showrunner Chris Collins.

And, for those who don’t remember the original or need a refresher, let’s let 90’s Will Smith explain the plot of the sitcom classic in the best way possible…

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