What was it like shooting, bonding, and getting close with the cast to play this iconic TV family? ![]() So then I did audition that way, and I found out I got the role maybe a week and a half after that. He wanted to talk to me how I was trying to play Hilary and make her more like me. And he was like, “Ashley's 12.” So I, and then talked to Morgan. I was assuming that I wasn't what they were gonna be looking for. It was projects sent from my team that they thought I should audition for. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play What led up to your Bel-Air audition? And what was it like getting the part? home.īelow, the star tells all about Bel-Air season 1, last week’s finale, and her rising music career. Wearing a loose hoodie, light makeup, and silver herringbone chain, the fun and confident Jones (who's been acting since age 9 and singing before she could talk), chatted with via Zoom on the couch of her L.A. In this version of the story, Hilary, glamorous as ever, is navigating life as a chef, entrepreneur, and influencer while also serving as the sage and supportive eldest sibling in the Banks household. From career goals and entrepreneurship, to sexuality and relationships, Aunt Viv (Cassandra Freeman), Hilary (Coco Jones), and Ashley (Akira Akbar) tackle it all in meaningful ways. ![]() With a new and more dramatic take on each character and their aspirations, we get to watch a multi-talented cast take on what it means to be a successful Black family living in the California suburbs today.Īside from its noticeably darker tone, Bel-Air differentiates itself from Fresh Prince with its three-dimensional focus on its female characters. However, Bel-Air has proven that, with some creative finagling, you can develop an exciting new series, while honoring its predecessor. With a lot of our favorite ‘90s titles teasing sequels and revivals, fans feared that this edition would mar our beloved O.G. Peacock’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot Bel-Air has surpassed expectations of what it means to revitalize a classic TV show.
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