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Tatyana Ali is headed back to a town called Bel-Air in a very different role than when she left it! The actress, who played Ashley Banks in the originalseries, joined the cast of Peacock's for its upcoming second season, and she sat down with ET's Kevin Frazier to share her experience with the reboot's cast.Season 2 of  -- which reimagines the Will Smith-starring '90s sitcom as a flashy, modern drama — picks up with Will at a crossroads as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence. He juggles this while navigating his home life with the Banks family and trying to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season.Ali joined the cast in a recurring guest star appearance as Mrs.

Will Smith. The 23-year-old actor praised Smith, who was the first to play the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, after his big win at the 2022 Oscars, which came after he shockingly took the stage and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.At 's annual Oscars after-party on Sunday, Banks called Smith's acceptance speech «incredible.»«It’s what he said, you have to protect your family,» Banks said in praise of the 53-year-old actor. «I believe in him, and what he stands for.

Will Smith is taking us back to Bel-Air ahead of the Peacock reboot's Super Bowl Sunday premiere.In the new ad set to premiere during Super Bowl LVI, Smith, accompanied by some talented beat-boxing, starts rapping 's theme song.It's not long before he is joined by fans of all ages from across the world, who help him finish the '90s sitcom's famous theme song. Whether they're rapping along with him, playing the flute, doing a step dance group or even playing the famous tune via a mariachi band, the ad has us feeling nostalgic for the beloved series and excited for 's premiere.Premiering Sunday, the Peacock drama is set to release its first three episodes at launch before releasing new episodes weekly.ET spoke with Jabari Banks, who is lacing up his sneakers and stepping into the role of Will for the new original series based on the hit '90s sitcom, about getting Smith's blessing ahead of taking on the role.«He's my hero, man, and he's been such an inspiration for me and the show has been such a defining show for my life,» Banks told ET.

Jabari Banks is lacing up his sneakers and stepping into the role of Will for the new Peacock original series,, based on the hit '90s sitcom,. Banks chatted with ET's Denny Directo about getting the blessing of the OG lead of the show, Will Smith.  “He's my hero, man, and he's been such an inspiration for me and the show has been such a defining show for my life,” Banks tells ET.

reboot, , on Wednesday. Set to «Dreams and Nightmares» by Philadelphia's own Meek Mill, the latest trailer for the reimagined drama series looks at Will's less than comical life before his mom sends him to live with his aunt and uncle in Bel-Air.In the 47-second clip, we get a look at newcomer Jabari Banks portraying Will, as he encounters the not-so-sunny side of Philadelphia, getting into scuffles on the basketball court that turn so dangerous that it prompts his worried mother to take him out of the city.Without giving her son a choice, Will's mom decides to ship her son off to California, where he'll not only move into his relative's Bel-Air mansion, but be forced to navigate the conflicts, emotions and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.   Set in modern-day,  is a serialized one-hour dramatic adaptation of the '90s sitcom starring Smith. The show will lean into the series' original premise, following Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

reboot,, Tuesday, narrated by the original prince of Philly, Will Smith. In the trailer for the reimagined drama series, we see newcomer Jabari Banks, as «Will,» being thrown into the overwhelming and often opulent world of Bel-Air, as Smith's voice is heard reciting the show's theme song in the background.Banks is nearly drowning under the pressure, wading his way through a pool filled with remnants from his old life in Philly.

Will Smith’s many blockbusters that would earn him the nickname “King of the Fourth of July,” which isn’t a reference to the movie’s title, per se, but rather the rapper turned sitcom actor turned action-star’s reliable success at summer box offices.

Will Smith is reflecting on his emotional sit-down with his former co-star Janet Hubert. In the latest episode of, Smith took over as host, and examined his recent conversation with Hubert, which was part of HBO Max's reunion special.Joined by psychologist Dr.

Tatyana Ali on the Entertainment Tonight stage on Thursday's broadcast, to react to the passionate response from viewers and fans that have flooded social media the past 24 hours. «People are reacting with so much love and tears and laughter and sighs and excitement, and I felt all of those when I watched it last night. It came out of nowhere.

Will Smith and the cast of came together for a 75-minute reunion special on HBO Max, which dropped a day early Wednesday, and they took a moment to remember the late James Avery, who played the beloved Banks patriarch, Uncle Phil, for six seasons.Avery, who died in 2013 at age 68 following complications from open heart surgery, was credited by the cast as being «the heart of the show.» «He was my teacher.

Will Smith and Janet Hubert are squashing their beef for the first time in 27 years, following her exit from in 1993.Hubert, best known as «the original Aunt Viv,» left the sitcom after the first three seasons over «creative differences.» She was promptly replaced by actress Daphne Maxwell Reid the following season without any mention of the recasting.

have gotten back together. Star Will Smith shared the first trailer for the official reunion airing on HBO Max this November.Arriving just in time for the holidays, the unscripted special will see Smith and the rest of the main cast, Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Alfonso Ribeiro, reuniting on the set of the L.A.

Will Smith's former kingdom can be yours — for five nights only. On Sunday, the 51-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and DJ Jazzy Jeff in front of the house.

Will Smith and HBO Max shared the first look photos from their upcoming reunion.In the pic of their taping on Thursday, Smith, Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Alfonso Ribeiro are all smiling wide on set in the Banks’ home for the one-time special.

drama reboot of for two seasons, Will Smith announced on social media on Tuesday. Set in modern-day, is a serialized one-hour dramatic adaptation of the '90s sitcom starring Smith. The show will lean into the series' original premise, following Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

Will Smith is set to join his The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars for a one-off reunion special to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary.

Will Smith paid an emotional tribute to his Fresh Prince Of Bel Air co-star James Avery during a virtual reunion with the rest of the cast.