Jazz

Jordan L. Jones

Jazz
Jordan L. Jones

Jazz
Jordan L. Jones

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Jazz

A 20-year-old native of Compton, California, Jazz is a practicing Muslim and music aficionado, with a swagger and originality all his own. He runs his Uncle’s record store in South Central, DJ’ing at nights and on weekends for extra money. Jazz quickly becomes Will’s best friend in LA because real recognizes real…

Quote reading “I’M DOING WHAT I LOVE AND I’M STILL STANDING. I’M JUST NOT AFRAID OF HARD WORK.”
Quote reading “I’M DOING WHAT I LOVE AND I’M STILL STANDING. I’M JUST NOT AFRAID OF HARD WORK.”

Played by Jordan L. Jones

Rising Star, Jordan L. Jones started working as an actor immediately upon graduating from USC with a communications major in 2016. Out of the gate, Jordan booked a recurring role on comedy DISJOINTED starring Kathy Bates. He then booked a series regular opposite Lil Rel Howery as “Nat,” Rel’s hilarious younger brother, on the sitcom REL. Guest starring roles include SNOWFALL, SHAMELESS, and NCIS: LOS ANGELES. Jordan currently lives in Los Angeles. He is very close with his mother who is also a working actor and is the godson to Taraji P. Henson.

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Jabari Banks

Will

Will is the epitome of young, Black, and gifted. When a confrontation in West Philly forces him to Bel-Air, he must adapt to a world of privilege…while doing everything he can to stay true to himself.

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Adrian Holmes

Philip Banks

Full of life and ambition, Phil has money, a beautiful family, and security within the Bel-Air bubble. He is actively working towards becoming D.A.

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Cassandra Freeman

Vivian Banks

Smart, artistic, worldly, warm, and sophisticated, Viv walked away from a promising art career to focus on her family…but she always wonders what might have been.

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Olly Sholotan

Carlton Banks

With no shortage of confidence, intellect, and wit, Carlton is perfectly at home in his privileged world. However, all his bravado masks underlying struggles with anxiety.

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Coco Jones

Hilary Banks

An aspiring culinary influencer with impeccable fashion sense, Hilary is a strong, caring, brilliant young woman, who desperately wants to prove to her family that she can achieve success on her own terms.

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Akira Akbar

Ashley Banks

The most grounded and politically minded of the Banks children, Ashley is looking to break out of the stuffy Bel-Air bubble. She’s kind and independent, with a rebellious spirit.

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Jimmy Akingbola

Geoffrey

One of Phil’s oldest friends and a trusted advisor, Geoffrey came to the U.S. to escape a troubled past in London. Witty, gritty, and charming, he is a man of mystery, full of surprises…

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Jordan L. Jones

Jazz

A music aficionado with a swagger and originality all his own, Jazz runs his uncle’s record store in South Central. He quickly becomes Will’s best friend in LA because real recognizes real…

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Simone Joy Jones

Lisa

Athletic, poised, and independent, Lisa is a swimming prodigy and straight-A student. She can’t resist Will’s charms, even if it means complicating things her ex-boyfriend Carlton.