Vivian Banks

Cassandra Freeman

Vivian Banks
Cassandra Freeman

Vivian Banks
Cassandra Freeman

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Vivian Banks

In her 40s, smart, artistic, worldly, warm and sophisticated; yet under the surface, Viv still has elements of a free-spirited, wild child from Philly. She walked away from a promising art career to focus on raising her children, and though she is the glue and the heart of the family, there is always the thought in her mind of what she might have been.

Quote reading "FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE, I AM A WOMAN OF MY WORD"
Quote reading "FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE, I AM A WOMAN OF MY WORD"

Played by Cassandra Freeman

Cassandra “Cassie" Freeman has made her mark in everything from drama to laugh out loud comedy across film, television and the stage. She is excited to return to the NBC family, where she most recently starred in THE ENEMY WITHIN. Freeman has also starred in memorable roles in TBS' THE LAST OG, ABC's FOR LIFE, Marvel's LUKE CAGE and the acclaimed FX series ATLANTA (in the iconic Juneteenth episode).

In film, Freeman can be seen in David Gutnik's MATERNA, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. She's best known for her feature roles in Spike Lee's INSIDE MAN opposite Denzel Washington and Chris Rock's I THINK I LOVE MY WIFE.

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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.