The classic theme song from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air gets a fresh remix 30 years later with a little help from Will Smith and a new generation of fans in the Super Bowl ad above). The spot is a promo for Peacock’s Bel-Air premiering on the same night as the big game, Feb. 13.
Vincent Peone, the director of the commercial, turned to the fans for his inspiration. He fused the talent and creativity of Fresh Prince of Bel Air fans from across the world to remix the show’s iconic soundtrack, showcasing how global and innovative the fan base is. The project was produced by ArtClass.
Set in modern-day America, Peacock’s new one-hour drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
It stars Jabari Banks, who will tackle the new iteration of Will Smith’s character Will. Other cast includes Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz, and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa.
Watch the Super Bowl spot in full above.
