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Peacock develops 'Bel-Air' spinoff series starring Coco Jones

The potential drama titled 'Hilary' would mark the streaming platform's first spinoff of a scripted original series.

The short version

  • Peacock is developing 'Hilary,' a spinoff of its drama series 'Bel-Air,' with Coco Jones starring in the lead role.
  • Tracy Oliver is set to write and produce the series, which places the main character in New York after a career move.
  • If ordered to series, the project will mark Peacock's first scripted original series to generate a spinoff.

Key facts

  • Peacock is developing a spinoff of the series 'Bel-Air' titled 'Hilary,' centered on the character played by Coco Jones.[Variety]
  • Tracy Oliver is attached as writer and executive producer alongside executive producers including Will Smith, Benny Medina, and Coco Jones.[Variety]
  • The premise follows Hilary Banks relocating to New York City after taking a position with a celebrity chef.[Variety]
  • If approved, 'Hilary' will be the first spinoff originating from a Peacock scripted original series.[Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether Peacock will officially greenlight the series beyond the development stage remains unannounced.[Variety]

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