You’ve seen the faces and heard the theme tune in your homes for over 30 years, now during lockdown we’ve been given the long awaited reunion we all wanted all from the comfort of our phones .
The Fresh Prince Cast all reunited for a special episode of Will Smith’s Will From Home series on snapchat . Legendary Actor , Will Smith started a phone based series titled ‘Will From Home’ a spin on ‘Work From Home’ during the lockdown season where he interviews celebrity friends from the comfort of their homes through video call. It was only right that he reunites with the team that started his acting career.
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Tv Show aired first back in 1990 with its final show on 1996. A show that has translated over generations still continues to air now on TV and is also able to watch on Netflix streaming platform. The sitcom is all about young Will Smith going to live with his fictional extended family.
In a special on the 12th and 13th episode of Will From Home he invites the original cast onto set , minus the late James Avery who played Phillip Banks. Will was joined by former cast mates Tatyana Ali who played Ashley Banks , Alfonso Ribero who played Carlton Banks , Dj Jazzy Jeff who played Jeff, Karyn Parsons who played Hillary Banks , Daphne Reid who played Vivian Banks and Joseph Marcel who played Geoffrey Butler. They virtually reunite to discuss pass scenes and to tell stories of how it was to be on set while filming .
They took a short moment to honour the memory of James Avery. Avery who played the family leader died in 2014 following heart surgery complications . “Our show wouldn’t have been HALF what it was without the talent and light that was James Avery,” star Will Smith wrote on Instagram, sharing footage from the tribute. “We all love and miss you, James.”
