Cassandra Freeman and Coco Jones on Their Characters in Bel-Air
Mara Webster chats with Bel-Air stars Cassandra Freeman and Coco Jones on the re-imagined sitcom set in modern-day America.
When audiences first meet Aunt Vivian (Cassandra Freeman), she is a woman held to the expectations of society in the world of Bel-Air. Will's arrival at the Banks home makes her rethink the cages society holds her in. As the episodes progress, Aunt Viv navigates a new course for herself.
The reimagined Hilary Banks (Coco Jones) finds herself in the world of online content creation. As Hilary learns hard lessons through navigating the online world it helps her realize that the right people will see her talent.
The conflicts between the Banks family, especially Hilary and Vivian, come from a place of love. At the core, Bel-Air is a family drama where Phil and Vivian try their best to make sure their kids learn to become better people. Each episode can be broken down into parenting lessons and marital lessons.
The cast of Bel-Air is creating their own version of the classic sitcom that viewers of all ages can relate to.
-Jillian Chilingerian
Q&A on the Peacock series Bel-Air with actors Cassandra Freeman and Coco Jones . Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.
A re-imagination of the beloved sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" set in modern-day America 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 worlds collide, he 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.
