Related: Will Smith Pokes Fun at Oscars Slap Controversy And I love that connection that they have, and that was also played a big part in Ashley's storyline because this makes her tune in more into her activism part of her life. I think that was a really special moment. Hughes have, who is played by the iconic Tatyana Ali. I'm excited for fans to see that.Īkbar: I'm excited for people to see the connection that Ashley and Mrs. They trade off these life lessons and perspectives that grow each other in a really beautiful way. And all of these things that actually in society are so draining to focus on, she gets to really learn about someone and love someone who, you know, has a completely different perspective on the world. She gets to learn so much about herself and the real world, and not focusing on content and going viral. Jones: I'm very excited for fans to watch Hilary be in love. That's so iconic.' And you get to see the love in them before it goes maybe the other direction again. It feels like you're watching a prequel to The Fresh Prince sometimes because you're like, 'Oh my god, there's that relationship. There's this nostalgic flair, and I feel like Jabari and Olly do such a great job this season. There's just so many yummy things, and then it also gets so dark. There's a new character that gets introduced in 4 as well. And Hilary has a crazy reveal in that episode. I feel like, in episode 4, you go through so many emotions in just episode 4 alone. It's a lot more modern now, so I didn't go back and rewatch everything.Ĭassandra Freeman: I really am proud of this season. But I didn't want to bring the character from the original fully to this new dynamic because it's a lot more different, where it's a lot more timely. I think the theme for this season is 'the rebuild of trust,' you know? With Phil and Will, as well as Phil and Geoffrey, that's a big thing.Īkira Akbar: Yeah, I've definitely seen the original. but yeah, there's gonna be a lot of just great drama and conflict and resolution.

Balancing the family career and just making sure that the household is running as smoothly as possible. And also with Phil and Viv, the parents, the patriarch, or the matriarch. So I think it's gonna be a fun dynamic for fans to watch. And this season, with where the relationship has gone, they definitely are allowed the opportunity to kind of grow together in a lot of ways. And season 1, we kind of meet them both at a place where they're not really ready to be besties like that. It's always been so interesting and so fun, and dope to look at. Sholotan: What I'm looking forward to the most perhaps, is just Will and Carlton's dynamic. MW: What are you excited for viewers to see in season 2? Related: Exclusive: Bel-Air Star and Co-Creator Praise Will Smith as a 'Mentor' But obviously, you know, the storylines and the spirit of the original show are still present in ours. Do not look to that for inspiration.' Just because we were trying to breathe a new life into it and do something different. I will say I remember my audition, I don't know if it was same for everyone, but my audition, the casting director had said, 'This is not the original Fresh Prince. But you know, the original Fresh Prince was such a huge show that I still watched it, you know? I watched it as a kid. Ollie Sholotan: If I'm correct, the original Fresh Prince finished airing in '96. And I think that's what makes our show so special is because we follow that blueprint. It was a teaching show, you know, a lot of lessons that were learned and a lot of solutions to problems that we go through. And as Jimmy said, to the relationships, and just him and Carlton and the issues.

You know, he really did such an amazing job playing himself in the show. It really inspired me growing up and just their fashion. Adrian Holmes: Yeah, I mean, I watched the show in real-time as well.

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