Peacock's 'Bel-Air' Universe Expands with Hilary-Centric Spinoff
Peacock is developing a spinoff of its hit series Bel-Air, centered on the character Hilary, played by Coco Jones, who will also headline the new show. The project is written by Tracy Oliver and comes from Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. If it moves forward, it would be the streamer's first scripted spinoff of an original series.
The potential series marks a significant milestone for Peacock, as no scripted original on the platform has previously received a spinoff. Bel-Air's debut in early 2022 established it as the streamer's first major original hit, setting the stage for this expansion of the franchise.
Tracy Oliver, known for her work on Girls Trip and Harlem, brings fresh creative leadership to the project, marking her first involvement with the Bel-Air universe. The series would be produced by Westbrook Studios and Universal Television, the same teams behind the original show, with Coco Jones expected to reprise her role as the title character.
This spinoff could signal Peacock's growing confidence in building franchise universes from its original programming, potentially influencing how other streaming platforms approach series expansion. For audiences, it may offer deeper exploration of a supporting character who resonated with