The Fresh Prince is about to get real. We love Morgan Cooper here at No Film School. He embodies everything we think is great about this filmmaking generation. That's why we are so excited to hear that The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air is making a return with Bel-Air, an hourlong series based on Morgan Cooper’s popular fan film/fake trailer that reenvisions the 1990s Will Smith sitcom as a drama. The project is being produced by Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. It is currently being pitched to streamers, drawing strong interest and big commitments, including multiple straight-to-series orders. That's amazing news. The show is set in the present and still follows Will’s journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. With a reimagined vision, Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions, and biases that were impossible to fully explore in a 30-minute sitcom format, while still delivering swagger and fun nods to the original show. That sounds relevant and important today. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 11 August, 2020