'Bel-Air's showrunner and the series author shared exclusive details about the surprise guest stars which can be slated to seem in Season 2.
Karrueche Tran
We’ve been chillin’ out, maxing and stress-free all cool since March 31, 2022, when the Season 1 finale of Bel-Air dropped on Peacock. Almost three hundred and sixty five days later, the wait is over.
On Feb. 23, the series returned for an encore season featuring all of our faves. Along with sequence leads Jabari Banks, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones, there are a couple of new (but acquainted) faces becoming a member of the forged for Season 2.
The premiere saw one OG solid member who starred in the unique Fresh Prince return to the franchise. And in line with showrunners, that isn’t the only wonder they've up their sleeves.
Series creator Morgan Cooper and showrunner Carla Banks Waddles teased what’s forward and dished on Season 2's particular guest stars in an unique interview with Distractify.
Tatyana Ali as Mrs. Hughes
The OG Ashley Banks is back on Bel-Air, however this time round, Tatyana Ali stars as Mrs. Hughes — the brand new Ashley's English instructor. “There's gonna be numerous new characters in that blend to stir the pot,” Carla, who used to be promoted to showrunner in late 2022, hinted.
Among the other habitual guest stars who're slated to look on the show are Karrueche, Saweetie, Rielle Downs, and Jazlyn Martin, who revives Tyra Banks’ Fresh Prince persona, Jackie.
“So as Will spends more time in South Los Angeles, he'll come across Jackie, who feels a little bit extra like the West Philly roughly women that he likes and hangs out with and has extra in not unusual with — extra so than the Bel-Air women,” she defined, adding that Will isn’t the only one that strikes up a romance in Season 2.
Will’s ex, Lisa, also has a new love interest …
Simone Joy Jones as Lisa, Jabari Banks as Will
“There's any other young man in her global — Drew — this is getting into play this season, performed through Nicholas Duvernay,” Carla shared. “And he's always been there, we're going to to find out … but simply on the lookout for an opening for when Lisa might be to be had.”
And now that Will has his eyes on Jackie, Drew may finally get his shot. However, Drew and Lisa’s budding "situationship" will indisputably shake things up at Bel-Air Prep.
But wait! There’s extra.
The series author stated that there are a few more surprises to come back — he just can’t expose what (or who) they are simply but. “We have some in point of fact nice cameos and guest appearances this season," Morgan gushed. "I will be able to't destroy the rest.”
Jimmy Akingbola, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Adrian Holmes, Carla Banks-Waddles, Morgan Cooper, Jabari Banks, Simone Joy Jones, Akira Akbar, and Jordan L. Jones.
“But I will be able to let you know this, although,” the director told us. "Just buckle up because you're about to go on a wild ride that culminates into a beautiful and explosive season finale. And you're gonna see a lot of faces on the way. There’s a lot to be expected and a lot to look forward to."
New episodes of Bel-Air drop on Peacock every Thursday!
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