There’s a ‘Bel-Air’ spin-off coming about Hilary Banks

A spin-off to the Peacock series Bel-Air, focusing on the character Hilary Banks, is currently in development. Bel-Air was a reimagined take on the Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, which took a more dramatic approach to the story of a young boy from Philadelphia (Jabari Banks) who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in the affluent neighbourhood of Bel-Air, Los Angeles. T he show ran for four seasons from 2022 to 2025, and was produced by Smith himself, who also appeared in the final episode. The show was a success for the streamer, with the first season becoming the most watched original series at the time. Variety reports that the spin-off, titled Hilary, will see actor Coco Jones return to the role of social media influencer and talented chef Hilary, the eldest of the Banks’ children. The synopsis reads: “After accepting an unexpected job offer from celebrity chef Yvonne Durand, Hilary Banks impulsively moves to New York determined to prove herself beyond her Bel-Air connections — only to find that success, friendship and love in the city come with a cost she never anticipated.” The project will be written and produced by Tracy Oliver, co-writer of Girls Trip, ...