A new spin-off derived from one of Peacock’s biggest hits is officially in development. Bel-Air star Coco Jones will reprise her role as Hilary Banks in the potential new series, with early details around the story revealed. The project stems from Bel-Air producers Westbrook Studios and Universal Television.
According to a Deadline report, the TV show is titled Hilary and comes from Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. Tracy Oliver is writing the project and will executive produce alongside Jones, Will Smith, and other producers.
If greenlit, the project would mark Peacock’s first scripted original series to spawn a direct spin-off. Bel-Air originally debuted on February 13, 2022, becoming a major hit for the streaming platform.
What is Hilary all about?
The story follows Hilary after she accepts an unexpected job from celebrity chef Yvonne Durand. She moves to New York and wants to prove herself without depending on her family’s connections. However, her fresh start comes with unexpected costs. Hilary must deal with new challenges involving her career, friendships, and love.
The premise follows a different path from the end of Bel-Air. The fourth and final season showed Hilary returning to Los Angeles from Costa Rica to open her own cafe. Interestingly, her new move to New York mirrors the conclusion of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where the original version of Hilary also relocated to New York.
Bel-Air ran for four seasons, ending its run in December. The dramatic series was inspired by Morgan Cooper’s viral 2019 fan film that reimagined the iconic 1990s Will Smith sitcom.
Beyond this project, Jones has also appeared in Vampires vs. the Bronx and the psychological thriller Strung. Her upcoming work includes a romantic comedy That’s Her.
While Hilary remains in active development, Peacock has not yet issued a formal series order or announced an official release date.
This article was originally reported by Surya Singh on ComingSoon.
