The Fresh Prince of Bel Air getting a spin-off

*The Deadman* · 10-11-2019, 11:52 AM

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10...pin-off-series

Our lives may be about to get flipped, turned upside down once again, as a spin-off to the popular 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is reportedly in the works.

The Hollywood Reporter released the tidbit of information about the new series in an extensive profile covering Will Smith and his extending global brand, which is now said to include a Fresh Prince spin-off, over 20 years on from the original NBC show's final season.

While details remain scarce at the moment, the outlet confirmed that the new series would be developed under Westbrook Media, the cross-platform holding company that is owned by Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

This is good news for Fresh Prince fans, who may have been following the stories of a potential reboot for the past few years, with earlier reports giving rise to the idea of a new series that would provide a modern-day take on the show while retaining the spirit of the original series, from which Smith still earns "hefty royalties."

The rapper-turned-actor played a fictionalised version of himself on the much-loved show, which comprised of 148 episodes across six seasons, airing between 1990 and 1996.

*frank_one* · 10-11-2019, 02:23 PM

Why not a sequel with his real life son as the main character?

*Andrew NDB* · 10-11-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by frank_one

Why not a sequel with his real life son as the main character?

Nobody likes his son.

*The Deadman* · 10-11-2019, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by frank_one

Why not a sequel with his real life son as the main character?

Who would want that?

*Wildcat* · 10-12-2019, 12:39 AM

A spin-off implies it’s in the same continuity but not about Will directly if at all. He’ll probably appear in someway though. Could be any of them even little Nicky unless it’s Will’s kids. Too bad James Avery can’t return for Uncle Phil.

For awhile I’ve thought they never quite knew where to take the show right? Jackie (Tyra Banks) was a thing then she disappeared. Jazz got married then divorced off screen.

Ashley suddenly had a serious boyfriend in Derek (Jaleel White) before he had to leave and was never heard from again.

Will was gonna get married and after all the buildup they stopped that too. It’s ok I just find it funny they kept changing direction.

Hillary and Trevor seemed intentionally written the way it turned out imo. Although maybe that was a quick change too.

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Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	A spin-off implies it’s in the same continuity but not about Will directly if at all. He’ll probably appear in someway though. Could be any of them even little Nicky unless it’s Will’s kids. Too bad James Avery can’t return for Uncle Phil. For awhile I’ve thought they never quite knew where to take the show right? Jackie (Tyra Banks) was a thing then she disappeared. Jazz got married then divorced off screen. Ashley suddenly had a serious boyfriend in Derek (Jaleel White) before he had to leave and was never heard from again. Will was gonna get married and after all the buildup they stopped that too. It’s ok I just find it funny they kept changing direction. Hillary and Trevor seemed intentionally written the way it turned out imo. Although maybe that was a quick change too. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

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