Lisa

Simone Joy Jones

Lisa
Simone Joy Jones

Lisa
Simone Joy Jones

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Lisa

If you combined Naomi Osaka’s athletic brilliance and poise with Rihanna’s swagger and independence, you’d have Lisa Wilkes. She’s a swimming prodigy and a straight-A student who can’t resist Will’s natural charm and infectious personality, even if it means things are bound to get complicated with her ex-boyfriend Carlton.

Quote reading “I’M THROUGH LETTING EVERYONE ELSE’S OPINION SHAPE WHAT I DO OR SAY”
Quote reading “I’M THROUGH LETTING EVERYONE ELSE’S OPINION SHAPE WHAT I DO OR SAY”

Played by Simone Joy Jones

Originally from Texas, Simone has been acting and singing her entire life. At the age of 10, she starred on Broadway in MIRACLE WORKER, based on Helen Keller’s life. Later on she got accepted into the Drama/Musical Theatre program at Carnegie Mellon where she received her BFA in June, 2021. In addition to acting, she is a phenomenal singer and recently released her debut album, DIVINE MISTAKES, now streaming on all platforms.

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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.