Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios develops new series about DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Westbrook Studios is developing a scripted series titled 215 that will chronicle the early lives of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff in Philadelphia.
Production partnership details
The project marks the first collaboration between Westbrook Studios and private equity firm The Malar Group. This partnership will see the two companies develop a slate of films and TV series together. A writer has not yet been attached to the project.
Story scope and setting
The show tracks Smith's early life in Philadelphia during the 1980s hip-hop scene. It follows his teaming up with DJ Jazzy Jeff as they chase a record deal and money. The title 215 references the area code for the city where the story takes place.
Thematic focus
The series will explore label meetings, hometown loyalty, sudden fame, and friendships between the duo. Terence Carter stated that the project celebrates Philadelphia during a defining era in its late 1980s and early 1990s hip-hop scene.
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