‘Bel-Air’ Spinoff ‘Hilary’ Starring Coco Jones In Works At Peacock From Tracy Oliver & Westbrook

Peacock is currently developing a spinoff series titled 'Hilary,' which serves as an extension of the 'Bel-Air' franchise. The upcoming production will feature actress Coco Jones in the lead role of Hilary Banks. According to reporting from Deadline, the project is being developed by Tracy Oliver and Westbrook. The narrative shift for this specific iteration of the story involves moving the setting away from the original locale, as the A.V. Club reports that the series will send the character of Hilary to New York.

Several major entertainment outlets are covering the development of the project. Variety and TVLine have both confirmed that the show is currently in development at Peacock, specifically noting Coco Jones's role as the central figure of the spinoff. Deadline has provided additional details regarding the creative leadership behind the scenes, naming Tracy Oliver and Westbrook as the forces in works on the series. The coverage indicates a coordinated announcement across industry trade publications regarding the expansion of the 'Bel-Air' brand. This development follows the success of the 'Bel-Air' series, creating a broader cinematic universe within the Peacock streaming platform.

The move to cast Coco Jones has also garnered attention outside of the traditional entertainment press; Bleacher Report notes that NBA player Donovan Mitchell, who is the husband of Coco Jones, has reacted to the news of her landing the role. This intersection of sports and entertainment underscores the high profile of the casting choice for the character of Hilary Banks. Future updates on the production will likely focus on the specific plot details of Hilary's transition to New York and the timeline for the series' release. While the project is confirmed to be in development, coverage does not yet specify a premiere date or a full cast list beyond the lead. Observers will be watching for further announcements from Peacock, Tracy Oliver, and Westbrook regarding the production schedule and the creative direction of the spinoff as it moves from development into active production.