'Yo, home to Bel-Air!' Will Smith is in talks to reboot Nineties sitcom Fresh Prince that launched his acting career

Published: 16:09 EST, 13 August 2015 | Updated: 17:45 EST, 13 August 2015

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Will Smith jump-started his acting career by starring on popular Nineties sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

And now, almost 20 years after the series went off the air in 1996, the 46-year-old is looking to capitalize on Hollywood's revival craze by rebooting the series.

According to TV Line, Will is currently developing a present-day reboot along with his production company, Overbrook.

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Back to Bel-Air! Will Smith is reportedly developing a reboot - along with his production company Overbrook - to his hit Nineties sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The original series revolved around wise-cracking Philadelphia teen Will - played by Smith - being sent to live with his aunt and uncle - the sophisticated Banks family - in Bel-Air, California, and the misadventures that ensued when the differing personalities collided.

TV Line noted that according to multiple sources, the reboot would 'put a new spin on the fish-out-of-water tale while maintaining the spirit of the original series.'

The publication also reported that a pitch is currently being finalized, after which Overbrook will begin shopping it around.

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In the works: The Suicide Squad actor is currently working to finalize a pitch, after which Overbook will shop the project, for which he plans to serve as executive producer

Will would serve as executive producer on the project, alongside Overbrook producing partners James Lassiter, Caleeb Pinkett, and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

The reboot was brought up to NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt - as the show originally aired on NBC - at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

Robert said the network was not involved with the project, but that he would 'be happy to talk to Will [Smith] about it.'

Will became a household name after starring on the series, which ran for six seasons on NBC, from 1990 to 1996.

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Up in the air: The plot is still being hammered out, but the reboot will reportedly 'put a new spin on the fish-out-of-water tale while maintaining the spirit of the original series'

Prior to appearing on the show Will was an emcee, and one part of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.

DJ Jazzy Jeff - real name Jeffrey A. Townes - starred alongside Will on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as his best friend Jazz.

The series also starred Tatyana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, and James Avery, and had a myriad of memorable guest stars, such as Don Cheadle, Queen Latifah, and Tyra Banks.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is the latest Nineties sitcom announced to make a comeback this year, with other notable reboots including Full House, Coach, The X-Files, and Twin Peaks.

Star-studded: Will starred alongside Alfonso Ribeiro (L) and his musical partner DJ Jazzy Jeff (R) on the series, which also featured Tatyana Ali and James Avery, and guest appearances by Don Cheadle, Queen Latifah, and Tyra Banks