Will Will Smith be in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

Will Will Smith be in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

Will Smith has handed over the role of the Fresh Prince ahead of the reboot of his classic 90s show. Smith, who started his career as the kid from Philadelphia adapting to life with his wealthy cousins in California, told Jabari Banks that he will be playing the character of Will in the new series during a video call.

Did Will Smith really cry on Fresh Prince?

Smith, whose most emotional scenes in the episode are opposite Avery, had to cry on camera for the first time. ... Don't act around me, act with me,” Smith recalled Avery saying. The young actor would go on to deliver one of the biggest emotional punches in “Fresh Prince” history.

Is Fresh Prince based on Will's life?

The character of Will Smith is loosely based on the life of Warner Bros. ... Smith's charming and mischievous personality earned him the nickname "Prince," which eventually became "Fresh Prince". Smith had become a successful rapper, but lost most of his money because of poor budgeting.

Did Will Die in Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

'Will actually died in the fight on the basketball court on West Philly. The taxi driver is actually God, who drives a "rare" cab. He takes Will to heaven, where he works out all his issues with his wealthy Aunt and Uncle.

Who owns Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

NBC Productions The series was produced by NBC Productions in association with the Stuffed Dog Company and Quincy Jones Entertainment (later Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment in 1993).

Who played will Smiths Girlfriend in Fresh Prince?

• You may remember actress Nia Long best as Will's long-time girlfriend, Lisa Wilkes in Season 5. However, before she became Lisa, Long acted on Fresh Prince in the Season 2 episode "She Ain't Heavy," in the role of Claudia — the shallow date who Will took to a dance instead of Dee Dee because he was uncomfortable with Dee-Dee's weight.

Why did Janet Hubert leave 'Fresh Prince'?

• Janet Hubert: Janet Hubert was fired from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air due to a violation of a contract, she was pregnant.

Who did Will Smith play in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

• Will Smith ( The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) William "Will" Smith (portrayed by Will Smith) is a fictional character in the NBC television series, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air .

Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

• William "Will" Smith is the protagonist of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He is portrayed by Will Smith. Will is originally from West-Philadelphia, but was forced to move soon after participating in a fight with a couple of thugs. Fearing for his safety his mother sent him out to Bel Air.