Jabari Banks Talks Bel-Air, His Love of Musical Theatre and His Pre-Fame Odd Jobs

Jabari Banks talks about Bel-Air, his love of musical theatre and the odd jobs he worked before fame.
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Jabari Banks Talks Bel-Air, His Love of Musical Theatre and His Pre-Fame Odd Jobs - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@MatSpeedle]

I was so sceptical about Bel-Air having grown up on the OG. Jabari blew it out of the park though, huge talent and I loved season 1

[@ayeeshahm9078]

Jabari is so handsome and charming, I really hope this launches his career as beautifully as it did, Will's.

[@yemimaizizinga6528]

This guy's so charming and comes off as really passionate about what he does. God bless him and you all.

[@NewMessage]

"...You were not alive when this show was on TV." I am so old.

[@jisoominaj6712]

Jabari is really gonna go far and I can stand by and say I’ve been his fan since day 1🥹

[@TyeArtisik]

👏🏾

[@YouTubecommentor284]

They literally showed the last scene from the season finale! literally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anhapril]

Spoiler alert 😞

[@kmsleyang8972]

Ok...since no one has said it...he has an uncle Phil...who's real name is James...uncle Phil on Fresh Prince real name was James...the actor himself last name is Banks and uncle Phil on the show last name was Banks....

[@TyeArtisik]

He grew up in Philly

[@elishajacob8975]

They keep asking him the same questions 🥲and i watched every interview so IK

[@sthabile_xulu]

I loved that show🔥🔥🔥

[@aprilwright3664]

He so fineee😍😍😍😍

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Im So proud of my leo bro

[@tylerhackner9731]

Nice

[@lynnstlaurent6789]

Too late for corrections but the lowest figure on the totem pole is the most important.

[@gabby2825]

I can see a young guy been coached on tv interview

[@AnaisKarim]

He has the best mentor in the business.

[@terrellratliff2229]

I , Hope, Jabari Banks make, Rap music on Bel air season Two,

[@terrellratliff2229]

New Will Smith Jabari Banks Fresh prince 🤴, 🤴

[@OvSpP]

I didn’t know his name before this, I honestly thought that was Will Jr.

[@silentjay01]

He has clearly been spending a lot of time with Will and learning his mannerisms. Just look at how he laughs and tell me that doesn't remind you of Will.

[@amyjackson8725]

There is NO "Will Jr."! Will Smith has 3 children in their 20s, too old to play a high school student (this used to be common, but now not aa much unless they look really young). They are named Trey, Willow, and Jaden. Even though this show is produced by Will Smith, his personal behavior should not ruin it for all the wonderful actors and writers that actually create it.

[@megand4222]

Seth was in a production of Charlotte's Web??? And this didn't come up in corrections?! Or did I miss it. Explains his obsession with the story though!

[@terrellratliff2229]

🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴

[@drakelondon6849]

This show looks like a SLAPPING good time!

[@drakelondon6849]

This show is going to SLAP!

[@alexplorer]

Can't tell you how disappointed I was to discover that I was not going to see an interview with Jarjar Binks.

[@rychyst.vincent2431]

I had great expectations of watching the new Bel Air until about 3 minutes in the N word blasted out. Why Black comedy needs to seek validation for Blackness by convincing people how to see us I don't know. I'll never watch it. And I knew James Avery from theatre in San Diego so I actually had a connection to his legacy.

[@Jess-yp9fo]

Just realizing he confirmed season two OMGEEEE!!! Hopefully with better writers because season 1's script was so....not authentic

[@ajboss924]

Your a fool if you think soo

[@damonhines8187]

I thought the original sold a noxious daydream to Black America, but at least it was funny. I feel the same way about this as about the horrid and frightening reboots of kid-friendly childhood memories represented by 'Riverdale' and 'Sabrina', but maybe i should take a peek...or not.

[@ayeeshahm9078]

Noxious daydream?! How so? It was fiction, not autobiographical. The reboot is really good, you should definitely check it out

[@idlehour]

Weird they remade fresh prince like this. Why is everything just a remake or reboot nowadays.

[@jeffii9890]

You watch it? Plan on watching it? No? Then, why do you even care? Go do something positive with your free time.

[@idlehour]

@@jeffii9890 yea. I like the actors. I just wish new ideas with new back stories were more prevalent. I'm not complaining. Its just weird to me theres a remake of a show like this, maybe im bias cause i watched it a lot as a kid when it was on. Imagine they remade all in the family with a new Archie Bunker, just weird. Wasn't saying anything negative.

[@eliza6971]

Maybe give it a shot first? I grew up on the original and I’ve been thrilled to see every step of the remake coming to life.

[@mellod5615]

Who knows? Maybe we'll get an answer after the 17th Sex and the City sequel.

[@thezu9250]

Someone made a serious version into a trailer. It blew up and the popularity made them rethink making it into a serious show. That’s how the idea came about. You can still find the trailer on KZbin. The person that made the trailer is now involved in the project. So that’s pretty cool.

[@bert1913]

Will Smith supporter

[@AnaisKarim]

As he should be. The man launched his career. Don't be dense.

[@stillhere1425]

Is the next fashion trend wearing cardigans 18 sizes too big?

[@rodaxel7165]

Show probably took a dip in ratings after the slap.

[@OvSpP]

*Took a spike

[@_o__o_]

slap

[@tnylilrobot]

The new show is so ass lmao worse than a fan made trailer

[@Isaac-lt3nn]

Then why are you even here