On Thursday, 8/1, Peacock hosted a Summer BBQ at the Universal Studios Backlot for the return of BEL-AIR Season 3. Guests were surprised with a show-stopping performance from Coco Jones, who sang her new single “Here We Go” before inviting Will Smith up to duet his classic hit “Summertime” to celebrate the BEL-AIR state of mind.
BEL-AIR State of Mind
BEL-AIR cast members Jabari Banks, Coco Jones, Adrian Holmes, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Akira Akbar, Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones, attended alongside executive producers Will Smith and Morgan Cooper and showrunner, executive producer, and writer Carla Banks Waddles. Special guest stars in attendance included Big Sean, Jazlyn Martin, Justin Cornwell, Alycia Pascual-Peña, and more.
Attendees were treated to BBQ favorites from Trejos Tacos and black-owned staples, Earle’s on Crenshaw and Eagle Rock BBQ. The Summer BBQ also brought “Blackccess” to life (a new term this season coined by Will and Carlton meaning “Black Access”), through a Blackccess Flea Market, which featured 3 black-owned vendors and custom Blackccess merch. Host Charles Kuykendoll, kept the vibes high throughout the night, and yard games, iconic photo ops, and tunes by DJ Meel gave guests multiple opportunities to take part in the newest chapter for the Banks family: Summertime in BEL-AIR. This event promoted NBCUniversal and State Farm’s Open Doors initiative which supports small businesses across the country – with a special spotlight on minority-owned businesses.
BEL-AIR Season 3
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s drama series BEL-AIR imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
Inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral trailer that reimagined the iconic, culture-defining ‘90s sitcom, BEL-AIR takes a fresh and raw approach to this world of swagger, style, and aspiration, while exploring Will’s complex journey through a current lens. The series features an ensemble cast that introduces new sensation Jabari Banks as Will and a creative team that includes showrunner, executive producer and writer Carla Banks Waddles and Cooper, who serves as executive producer.
