While playing street basketball, Will misses a shot and the ball hits a group of gang members. After hearing about the subsequent fight with them he got into, his mother sends him to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle (Vivian and Phillip Banks) in Bel-Air.

Why did Will get sent to Bel-Air?

While playing street basketball, Will accidentally hits a group of gang members with the ball, causing a confrontation that frightens his mother, who sends him to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in the opulent neighborhood of Bel Air, Los Angeles.

How did Will end up in Bel-Air?

Will is originally from West-Philadelphia but was forced to move soon after participating in a fight with a couple of thugs. Fearing for his safety his mother sent him out to Bel Air.

Why did Will have to go to Bel-Air?

Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian agree to move Will out to Bel-Air, after Will's mother started to fear his safety in the inner-city streets of Philadelphia. Phil and Vivian Banks serve the purpose of teaching their nephew how to become a successful individual.

Did Will Smith actually move to Bel-Air?

The original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air followed Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, moving from West Philadelphia to the rich California neighborhood of Bel-Air for a brighter future. Will Smith's six-season role in the original series helped launch his Oscar-winning film career.

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Why is Bel-Air so famous?

Most tourists visit Bel Air because it features in the famous series "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" starring Will Smith, or just to see some of the incredible mansions and take a picture with the big Bel Air sign.

Does Will go back to Philly in Bel-Air?

Sure, it might seem like everything has changed for our protagonist Will by the end of S1 — he's been plucked from his comfortable life in Philly and shipped off to live with his affluent family in Bel-Air after a heated altercation on the basketball court — but, in a poetic twist of fate, he is also right back where ...

Does Will go to jail in Bel-Air?

However, in a fittingly more dramatic fashion, Bel-Air's version sees Will's mom send him away after he's arrested in the fight, with Will spending a night in jail before Uncle Phil makes some calls to get him released.

Why did Will's dad leave Bel-Air?

Lou then shows up in the final episode of season one, and it's revealed that he didn't actually abandon his family — he was serving time in prison and didn't want Will to see him behind bars. However, his reunion with Will doesn't have a happy ending.

Why did Will Smith keep his name in Fresh Prince?

Fresh Prince's original show decided to use Will Smith's real name because Smith already had name recognition from his music career, plus Smith and Carlton actor Alfonso Ribeiro realized they would be called by their characters' names for eternity if the show became a hit.

What is the big secret in Bel-Air?

Overhearing all this, Carlton finds Geoffrey's investigation file and gives it to Will informing him that Lou is in town. The big secret is that Lou was in prison and Phil was his lawyer. After confronting Phil and Viv, they all agree that Will can meet Lou. It is a tense meeting.

Why did Carlton slip Will Money?

The resentment of having been lied to builds up in Will. He's left feeling as though he doesn't know who to trust and so he leaves Bel-Air with a few possessions and a wad of cash Carlton covertly slips into his pocket.

Is Doc a bad guy in Bel-Air?

When Phil decided against helping Doc, Will brought in several of his teammates to convince his uncle that Doc wasn't a bad guy. They maintained that Doc was looking out for the team, that the money he took on the side went to help their families with bills or whatever they needed.

How old is Will Smith supposed to be in Fresh Prince?

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Will is 16 years old when he first arrives in California, whereas the real life Will was just two weeks short of his 22nd birthday when the series debuted.

Who Will marry in Fresh Prince?

However, he turns out to be no better, so Will and Lisa decide to elope from Bel-Air and marry secretly in Las Vegas, in a Shaft-influenced wedding led an "Isaac Hayes" lookalike chapel minister.

Is Bel-Air supposed to be Fresh Prince?

ICYMI: Bel-Air is a reimagining of the beloved '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which starred Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself. While Fresh Prince was a half-hour family sitcom, Bel-Air is an hour-long drama.

Who is Will's new girlfriend in Bel-Air?

Unfriending Will

Lisa then heads inside and helps Aunt Viv with the gallery, where Lisa meets Jackie, who she later discovers is Will's new girlfriend, which breaks her heart, though she doesn't blame Will. If anything, she blames herself for holding out hope that he might still have feelings for her, too.

Why did Will move to Bel-Air?

While playing street basketball, Will misses a shot and the ball hits a group of gang members. After hearing about the subsequent fight with them he got into, his mother sends him to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle (Vivian and Phillip Banks) in Bel-Air.

Why did Geoffrey get fired on Bel-Air?

First Appearance. Geoffrey Thompson is a main character on Peacock's modern-day reinterpretation, Bel-Air. He is portrayed by Jimmy Akingbola. Geoffrey was the Banks' house manager until he was fired by Phil for going against his wishes and contacting Lou.

What did Carlton do to Will Bel-Air?

Right off the bat, Carlton antagonizes Will about why he's in Bel-Air, tells Will he's being too sensitive when he gets mad about Carlton's white friends saying the n-word, leaves Will behind before school, and instigates several physical fights with his cousin.

What did Will find out about Doc Bel-Air?

After being exposed by his former business partner for accepting bribes from colleges and agents, Doc tells Will that he never lied to him and reminds him of his promise to help Will reach his dreams and turn him into a savage on the court.

What happens to Trey in Bel-Air?

Tray gets shot and taken to the hospital. Fortunately, it's only a shoulder wound, and he will survive. Once he's released from the hospital, he and Will FaceTime, and Tray reveals that Rashad is still looking for him, under the impression that Will is in Philly.

What did Carlton put in Will's pocket?

Carlton hugs Will and slips a clip of money in his coat pocket before he leaves. Carlton then seeks out Lisa to help him find Will, because his cousin never turned his back on him, and Carlton needs that now more than ever.

What happens to Will at the end of Fresh Prince?

As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in California and finish school.

Do Carlton and Will become friends in Bel-Air?

In Bel-Air, Carlton is portrayed as a much meaner character than in the original series, viewing Will as a threat to his status and reputation. However, in Bel-Air season 2, Carlton and Will develop a closer, brotherly bond, resembling their relationship in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.