Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Rise to Be Captured in New Show ‘215’
The scripted series will tell the story of two friends trying to come up in Philadelphia's budding hip-hop scene.
An upcoming television series, titled "215," will delve into the early life and career of hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, produced by Will Smith's Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group. According to Deadline, the show will chronicle the journey of two teenage friends who pursued a record deal in Philadelphia's burgeoning hip-hop scene during the late '80s and early '90s.
Terence Carter, president of television at Westbrook Studios, expressed enthusiasm for developing stories with strong characters, distinctive worlds, and a clear point of view. He noted that "215" is particularly meaningful as it draws from the rise of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, celebrating Philadelphia's defining era in hip-hop history.
The Malar Group CEO, Sayan Navaratnam, similarly expressed excitement about bringing the untold origin story to life, highlighting the film and television slate driven by distinctive creative vision and exceptional storytelling. This partnership marks the beginning of a broader collaboration between the two entities, with plans for future projects.
Notably, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff have previously collaborated on the influential NBC sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" from 1990 to 1996.
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