Westbrook Studios Developing '215' Series Based on Will Smith's Early Career
Westbrook Studios is developing '215', a TV series drawing on Will Smith's early years and his rise with DJ Jazzy Jeff, marking the first title in its partnership with The Malar Group.
Westbrook Studios is developing a new television series titled 215, drawing from Will Smith's early years and his rise alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, according to screenrant.com. The project was announced as an in-development title rather than a greenlit series, and no release date or platform has been confirmed.
215 is the first title to begin the partnership between Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group. Under that arrangement, Westbrook Studios is set to launch new television shows and movies with The Malar Group, founded by Sayan Navaratnam, with Malar funding the projects.
Bel-Air's Run and What Comes Next
The new project arrives after Bel-Air, the dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, ran for four seasons on Peacock. An upcoming Hillary-focused Bel-Air spinoff is headlined by Coco Jones.
Details on casting, writers, episode count and where 215 might eventually air have not been announced.
Quick answers
What is Westbrook Studios' new series '215' about?
It draws from Will Smith's early years and his rise with DJ Jazzy Jeff. No release date or platform has been announced.
Is '215' connected to 'Bel-Air'?
No connection has been announced. 'Bel-Air' ran for four seasons on Peacock, and an upcoming Hillary-focused spinoff is headlined by Coco Jones.