Following The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reboot on Peacock, Will Smith seems to be working on a new TV show based on some true events from his life. According to the latest reports, the show will explore the 58-year-old’s early life.
Deadline recently reported that Smith is working on 215, a show that focuses on his early life. It will also document the actor’s rise to fame with DJ Jazzy Jeff, marking one of hip-hop’s biggest early crossover acts. The plot also delves deep into how Smith and co. chase a record deal and experience significant financial success.
As they find their path to glory amid Philadelphia’s booming hip-hop scene, Smith and his friends face several ups and downs. From label meetings and handling sudden fame to staying loyal to their roots and testing their friendship, 215 is the latest script based on the actor’s life.
What did Westbrook Studios say about the new Will Smith TV show?
Westbrook Studios President Terence Carter said they prefer to make stories with strong, interesting characters, unique worlds, and perspective. Reflecting on the upcoming show, he stated, “215 is especially meaningful to us because it draws from the rise of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince and celebrates Philadelphia during such a defining era in the city’s late-’80s/early-’90s hip-hop scene.”
The Wesbrook Studios official also reflected on how the Malar Group shares similar ideas. Carted said, “The Malar Group shares our approach to storytelling, and this partnership gives us the opportunity to build a slate together with intention, beginning with a project rooted in friendship, ambition and the integrity of this specific time and place.”
As the story delves into friendship and ambition, Sayan Navaratnam, CEO of Malar Group, said they look forward to working with Westbrook Studios on this project. Speaking about 215, Navaratnam added, “215 caught our attention immediately. It’s the untold origin story of a show that audiences around the world have connected with for decades, but at its heart, it’s about two people who believed in each other, overcame extraordinary odds, and built something that endured. 215 marks the start of a broader collaboration with Westbrook Studios, and we look forward to this project and the stories still to come.”
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
