Tyra Banks is headed back to Bel-Air. The supermodel and actress will guest star in the upcoming fourth and final season of Peacock’s drama series.
Banks will play “a former college classmate with a big personality who Aunt Viv (Cassandra Freeman) is reluctantly reunited with,” according to the streamer.
The casting is a full-circle moment for Banks, who made her acting debut more than three decades ago in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She appeared in seven episodes of the original sitcom as Jackie Ames, Will’s ex-girlfriend from Philadelphia.
Season 4 Breakdown
The final season picks up with Will (Jabari Banks) navigating senior year while balancing the pressure of expectations with the excitement of what lies ahead. Carlton (Olly Sholotan) struggles with the fallout of life-changing choices that could threaten his future, while the bond between the boys becomes a lifeline.
Elsewhere, an unexpected power shift puts Phil (Adrian Holmes) and Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola) at odds, testing their loyalties. Viv (Freeman) faces reinvention as she redefines motherhood, Ashley (Akira Akbar) starts her high school journey with a rebellious streak, and Hilary (Coco Jones) embarks on a path of self-discovery.
The cast also includes Simone Joy Jones as Lisa and Jordan L. Jones as Jazz.
Behind the Scenes
Carla Banks-Waddles returns as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Morgan Cooper—the creator behind the viral reimagining that inspired Bel-Air—will direct the final two episodes. Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Benny Medina, Quincy Jones, and Andy & Susan Borowitz also serve as executive producers, with Keesha Sharp, Tina Mabry, and Nick Copus directing additional episodes.
Produced by Universal Television and Westbrook Studios, Season 4 of Bel-Air premieres November 24 on Peacock.
While best known for her trailblazing modeling career and creating America’s Next Top Model, Banks’ screen credits span across both film and television, including Life Size, Coyote Ugly, Love & Basketball, Gossip Girl, Glee, and Insecure.