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 Episodes 1-3 of “Bel-Air” are now available on Peacock. For the past three years, Jabari Banks has played Will in Peacock’s reboot of the beloved '90s sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” a legendary role originated by Will Smith. “He’s been a guide and a light throughout this whole experience,” Banks says of working with Smith. “We rarely talked about the character, but we did talk about the industry and my career. That was the most impactful conversation I’ve had with him.” Reflecting on his experience during his last day on set, Banks recalls, “There were a lot of tears and memories. It’s like graduating from high school. When it’s time to say goodbye, it’s awful.” In an industry where nostalgia sells, reboots often fail to offer a fresh, modern take on the original story. In a landscape dominated by remakes, Peacock’s “Bel-Air” is one of the few series that got it right. And it all started with a viral trailer from its creator, Morgan Cooper. In 2019, Cooper created a nearly...