He called the excitement around the remake, “unprecedented.
I’ve been in this business for thirty years and that does not happen.”
However, speaking toE!
News,Alfonso Ribeiro who played Carlton Banks onThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airsaid there are some key differences.
A reboot would be taking the actual show and characters and bringing it back.
This is a totally different show."
Ribeiro pointed out that the adaptation takes a lot from theFresh Prince’siconic theme song.
“It’s drama.
It’s not a comedy.
Let’s take a concept and turn it into a different show.”
Looking back on his time on the show and the reunion special, Alfonso Ribeiro toldE!
Newsthat the actors and crew worked so well together.
“You definitely had to be on.
This just happened to be with a crew there.
Bel-Airis a different take on the show you know and love but not one to miss.
