‘Bel-Air’ Spinoff ‘Hilary’ Starring Coco Jones In Works At Peacock From Tracy Oliver & Westbrook
EXCLUSIVE: Bel-Air became Peacock’s first breakout hit when it launched on Feb. 13, 2022. Four and a half years later, it may become the NBCUniversal streamer’s first scripted original series to get a spinoff. Peacock is developing Hilary, a Bel-Air offshoot centered on Will Smith’s (Jabari Banks) cousin, played on the mothership by Coco Jones […]
Peacock is developing a spin-off of the popular television series, Bel-Air, focusing on Hilary Banks, played by Coco Jones. The spin-off, tentatively titled Hilary, will see Jones reprise her role as the eldest daughter of the Banks family, this time in New York City. The official premise of the spin-off reveals that Hilary impulsively accepts a job offer from celebrity chef Yvonne Durand, moving to the big city to prove herself beyond her Bel-Air connections.
However, she soon learns that success, friendship, and love in the city come with their own set of challenges. Coco Jones, who played Hilary in the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, portrayed her as an influencer before transitioning to the culinary world. In the spin-off, Hilary grapples with grief following the sudden death of her new husband, taking a break from her family to find her purpose and balance.
The actress expressed excitement for viewers to see a wiser and more determined side of Hilary, as she learns about her role in society. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter of Bel-Air.
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