Drama Dramatic Reimagining of ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ in the Works

[Silvermoth]

Ha random. But it’s a bit of a shame and a missed opportunity to explore that there’s more to the black experience than pain and tragedy while at the same time not ignoring all the serious issues.

but I guess times change and so must we all

 

[Calvin Ellis]

Already a thread on this.

 

[Lobo]

I can see why they got hired. That was a really good trailer.

 

[Deck Rickard]

First Sabrina the Teenage Witch, now Fresh Prince... where's my dark and edgy version of PERFECT STRANGERS, in which Balki is a sleeper cell agent sent by the fascist dictator of Mypos to disrupt American elections?

 

[Teelie]

I never regularly watched Fresh Prince but I did like what they did with it. A gritty reboot of it is the last thing I expected. I guess with BLM and the current state of things, seeing an otherwise happy, well adjusted black family on television is not acceptable to Hollywood? Cash in on the angst.

I know Black-ish is still going along with it's spinoffs but if they want to add a serious drama involving a black family now, why not do something original rather than rehash Fresh Prince as this?

 

[Pennywise]

 

[Lencho01]

I remember seeing this last year, which was amusing and Smith's reaction, which was cool.

I honestly didn't think it'd get this far (as a drama) because of the show's status in pop culture as a comedy (with some dramatic moments - you all know what I'm talking about). I had assumed if anything came from it, it'd lead to a comedic series (a true reboot rather than a sequel since I didn't see Smith doing a show outside of producing it) and Hollywood LOVES doing reboots and sequels, especially in this age of big media corporation mergers.

 

[Pennywise]

About a year ago, they announced a spin-off/sequel to the original aeries. Wonder if that’s still happening?

 

[Detective Conan]

**** is this ****.

That’s exactly my reaction.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

**** is this ****.

I had the exact same reaction

I can’t imagine this being any good. The original is still hilarious and loved by many. It has a certain charm to it that still holds up

 

[Albright]

Now this is the story all about how...a remake was never more unnecessary

 

[Pennywise]

I had the exact same reaction

I can’t imagine this being any good. The original is still hilarious and loved by many. It has a certain charm to it that still holds up

Yeah, no one can replace Smith and the rest of the cast.

 

[TheFuture]

I, and most everyone else, don't care if something is original as long as it's good.

This just sounds dumb and I just don't see why do it. Fresh Prince is a great comedy. Yes it's very 90s but people watch it today and still love it. People of all ages.
Why make a dramatic version of that?

Because the base premise is catnip in our current times. A tweak here or there and you have a prestige show with the Fresh Prince brand name - good or bad no wonder streaming services are falling over themselves.

Not all that interested myself right now but it has potential as long as the Smiths stay off screen.

 

[Sawyer]

Speaking of Fresh Prince...

'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' 30th anniversary reunion special coming to HBO Max

Although I think it’s all going to be a little too saccharine without the original Aunt Viv there to tell Will Smith he ain’t ****.

 

[Wheels]

Would it be worse if they kept the central idea of doing Fresh Prince as a drama except changing details and the title or just doing Fresh Prince as a drama?

Like is it worse to be a Fresh Prince remake or a show that draws comparisons without any of the character names or the show title?

 

[DarkKnight88]

Speaking of Fresh Prince...

'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' 30th anniversary reunion special coming to HBO Max

Although I think it’s all going to be a little too saccharine without the original Aunt Viv there to tell Will Smith he ain’t ****.

They should surprise the cast at the end with her appearance.

A little bittersweet for a reunion without Uncle Phil.

 

[DarkKnight88]

Would it be worse if they kept the central idea of doing Fresh Prince as a drama except changing details and the title or just doing Fresh Prince as a drama?

Like is it worse to be a Fresh Prince remake or a show that draws comparisons without any of the character names or the show title?

Worse being a remake. But they won’t drop the name cause that’s their big selling point. Otherwise they’re just a drama show like 15 million others.

 

[Wheels]

Worse being a remake. But they won’t drop the name cause that’s their big selling point. Otherwise they’re just a drama show like 15 million others.

That's what I think as well more or less but I don't see the premise anywhere else right now so there's that.

 

[Pennywise]

Peacock has ordered 2 seasons of ‘Bel Air’.

 

[Sawyer]

Speaking of Fresh Prince...

'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' 30th anniversary reunion special coming to HBO Max

Although I think it’s all going to be a little too saccharine without the original Aunt Viv there to tell Will Smith he ain’t ****.

Wha— wuh—

https://tvline.com/2020/09/10/fresh-prince-reunion-janet-hubert-will-smith-photos/

*high-pitched scream*

 

[DarkKnight88]

Wha— wuh—
https://tvline.com/2020/09/10/fresh-prince-reunion-janet-hubert-will-smith-photos/
Fresh Prince Shocker: Janet Hubert and Will Smith Reunite for 'Candid Conversation' About Infamous Feud

*high-pitched scream*

 

[Sawyer]

I’m genuinely shocked.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

They must be serving ice water in Hell.

 

[Pennywise]

Never thought I’d see the day when they interact with each other again!

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

Pretty awesome they brought back the original Aunt Viv to appear in this reunion special

Looking forward to it