Duane Martin, Karrueche Tran + More Join Cast of ‘Bel-Air’

“Bel-Air” Premieres February 13th, with new episodes weekly.

Karrueche Tran, Duane Martin, April Parker Jones, SteVonté Hart, Joe Holt, Scottie Thompson, Jon Beavers, Tyler Barnhardt and Charlie Hall, have all been announced today as recurring cast members.

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90’s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” that leans into the original premise: Will’s complicated 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 nods to the original show.

Executive Produced by Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Malcolm Spellman, Quincy Jones,?Benny Medina, and Andy & Susan Borowitz. Produced by Universal Television, and Westbrook Studios, a division of Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s media company Westbrook Inc.

New Cast Members; Karrueche Tran will play Ivy, a top-tier social media influencer who offers to help Hilary with her influencer business.

Duane Martin will play Steven Lewis, Philip Banks’ campaign manager on his run for LA District Attorney. Steven is a seasoned political strategist and has operated in Democratic Party politics for his entire career. He believes that he can help Phil win.

April Parker Jones will play Viola ‘Vy’ Smith, Will‘s mother and Aunt Viv‘s older sister. Having always put her son first, Vy makes the tough decision to send Will to live with her sister, even though they haven’t spoken in years.

SteVonté Hart will play Tray Melbert, Will‘s best friend and basketball teammate from West Philly. With Will‘s sudden departure to Bel-Air, Tray risks falling victim to the streets of West Philly.

Joe Holt will play Fred Wilkes, the Police Chief and Lisa‘s father. Wilkes and the Banks‘ family have run in the same circles for years.

Scottie Thompson will play Angela, an interior designer, newly married to Police Chief and Lisa‘s father, Fred Wilkes. Angela tries to navigate her new role in the family.

Jon Beavers will play Kylo, a social media influencer. He provides Hilary Banks with an interview opportunity to join his influencer house.

Tyler Barnhardt will play Connor Satterfield, Carlton‘s best friend, lacrosse teammate and the most popular kid in school, second to Carlton. Connor crosses boundaries that cause tension between him and Will.

Charlie Hall will play Tyler Laramy, a member of the Bel-Air Academy basketball team and one of Will‘s good friends at school. Tyler is known for being the class-clown and pushing his teachers’ buttons.

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