From Charmed to Fuller House to Queer Eye, reboot fever is very real. And while a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot might not be a thing IRL, a director and fan of the series has created an original take on Fresh Prince that turns the comedy into a hard-hitting dramatic experience. Director and cinematographer Morgan Cooper posted his re-imagined trailer (which features new actors and new dialogue, but with a loose Fresh Prince plot) on Twitter on March 10. "Like most 90’s kids, I grew up watching Fresh Prince. Even as a kid, I always thought there was more to the story... so I decided to make this," Morgan captioned the tweet, giving shout-outs to the cast and crew who helped him envision an updated take on the classic '90s sitcom. Not only does the trailer look ridiculously good, but Morgan has thought out every last detail of the world of Fresh Prince, including memorable scenes like the moment in the beginning of the trailer that mimics the theme song, where Will gets in trouble while playing basketball with his friend in West Philadelphia. It even features Will meeting DJ Jazzy Jeff for the first time in a record store, and Jeff holds up a jazz record to explain his nickname. Beat by beat, the trailer not only recounts the premise of the show but delivers strong visuals and reframes the situation so it's more dramatic and logically updated to 2019. The trailer was covered by BuzzFeed and went viral almost immediately, with Morgan's initial tweet racking up more than 600 comments of near-universal praise and excitement. Fresh Prince alum Tatyana Ali tweeted about the trailer, writing, "This is cool... got me feeling some kinda way :)". Other fans congratulated Morgan, writing praise like "This is brilliant." Some were almost instantly calling for this trailer to be made into an actual film or television series, with folks tagging Netflix repeatedly in the comments to get the streaming platform's attention. One fan wrote that they were going to keep tabs on Morgan because this trailer is his golden ticket: "I'm following you stat so that I don't miss the announcement of when/where I can see this Bel-Air movie and know immediately the next time you create anything. I don't care if it is a grocery list, if you created it, I definitely want to see it!" There's currently no word on whether this trailer will lead to an actual Fresh Prince reboot, but holy cow, it really, really should. Somebody call Will Smith ASAP. He needs to get behind this version of the reboot right now. Let us slide into your DMs. Sign up for the Teen Vogue daily email. Want more from Teen Vogue? Check this out: Issa Rae Dressed Up as Iconic '90s TV Characters for Her "GQ" Shoot<doc-sep>A fan-made trailer for a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air rebooot places the TV show in 2019 – and turns things gritty. Bel-Air, created by Sun Squared Media, reimagines ‘Will’ (originally played by Will Smith) being sent to live with his auntie and uncle after being caught in possession of a firearm. Advertisement Any hopes that the four-minute clip precedes a feature full-length have been dashed by Cnet, who reported that it’s not an official trailer – just something made for fans of the hit ’90s sitcom. The news comes ahead of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s 30th anniversary next year. The US comedy show, which launched Will Smith’s acting career, ran from 1990-1996. Rumours are rife that a reboot is in the works that would be lead by a female character. TMZ reported last year that the company who own the rights to the Fresh Prince brand have been filing trademarks for ‘Fresh Princess’. Elsewhere, Smith has shared animations by Howard Russell, writing: “Now THIS is what’s up! I had to post this hot piece by @thesketchlab. Never thought about FP in terms of animation.” Perhaps an animation could one say hit screens. Meanwhile, Fresh Prince Of Bel Air star Alfonso Ribeiro has been denied copyright for the “Carlton dance”. Advertisement The moves were performed by Ribeiro in the role of Carlton on the hit TV show and include him shaking his hips while simultaneously swinging his arms and clicking his fingers. The routine has since appeared in the video games NBA 2K16 and Fortnite. Ribeiro had filed lawsuits against the creators behind both games but these have since been dismissed.<doc-sep>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has been off the air for over 20 years, but the classic Will Smith-starring "fish-out-of-water" story has become a cultural staple. Most recently, proof of its everlasting ubiquity came in the form of a chilling spoof that turns the beloved sitcom into a dramatic tale of survival. On Sunday, director Morgan Cooper debuted a fan-made trailer for Bel-Air, a gritty update of the original. In the nearly 4-minute clip, we see Will being sent from Philly to Bel-Air after he was caught with a gun. In the original, Will moved to Bel-Air after getting into a fight on a basketball court. Here, that fight ends with Will in handcuffs. While being detained, the police find a gun in his bookbag, setting into motion the chain of events that lands him on the other side of the country. The trailer also chronicles Will's struggle with meeting Uncle Phil's lofty expecations, as well as the clash between himself and his cousin Carlton. The mood does get lightened by the depiction of Will's first encounter with Jazz, and his dancing exploits with his favorite cousin Ashley. We're not saying that we would've prefered if the original striked this dramatic tone, but we're not saying we would've hated it either.<doc-sep>
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a fan favourite across the world, with viewers lapping up Will Smith's antics inside his uncle's mansion. While there were elements of seriousness in the show, it was largely a light, fun series to sit back and watch. Well, a production studio has put together a trailer of what Fresh Prince would look like if it was made today and if it was made in a more serious tone. Say goodbye to Carlton doing a hilarious dance because it's about to get dark. Loading… Advert 10 The trailer was produced by Sun Squared Media and has the caption: "What would happen if Will Smith made The Fresh Prince today? Bel-Air, a story of a kid from Philly whose life got turned upside-down... in 2019." It starts off with an echo of the Fresh Prince theme tune but quickly descends into the lead character, Will, being shipped off to Bel-Air because he was caught by the police with a gun after he was in a fight at a basketball court. Director and cinematographer Morgan Cooper uploaded the video to social media saying: "Like most 90's kids, I grew up watching Fresh Prince. Even as a kid, I always thought there was more to the story... so I decided to make this. S/O to incredible team who worked on this!" Credit: Sun Squared Media Advert 10 People have been quick to commend the filmmaker not only on the unique tone of the video but also on the production value. One viewer wrote: "This is incredible - beautifully shot, well acted, emotional even as a trailer/promo. This is the grownup remake that FP fans would love to see. well done!" Another added: "Bruhhh...if you don't go secure some funding and make this! The culture needs it. Credit: Sun Squared Media Advert 10 A third commented: "Hands down it's an incredible watch! Needs to be on screen (big or little) yesterday! Can't wait to see the episode when the guys from Philly come to Bel Air!" Tons of people were tagging Netflix in the video, hoping the streaming service would see the new look Fresh Prince and pick it up. While there are tons of people who would never want to see a reboot in their lifetime, this is certainly a different take on the original.