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Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff's Origin Story Hits TV
6 Oct
Summary
- A new scripted series will chronicle Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff's rise.
- The project stems from a partnership between Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group.
- The series captures Philadelphia's defining late-'80s/early-'90s hip-hop scene.
A new scripted series titled '215' is set to chronicle the formative years of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Westbrook Studios is collaborating with The Malar Group, founded by Sayan Navaratnam, to develop and produce this project, which is the first to emerge from their new partnership.
The series is based on Smith's early life and his ascent with DJ Jazzy Jeff, highlighting their impact as pioneering crossover artists in hip-hop. It follows a young rapper, his DJ partner, and their friends as they navigate the burgeoning city hip-hop scene, chasing a record deal and a way out.
Viewers will witness the duo's journey through label meetings, hometown loyalty challenges, and the complexities of sudden fame. The narrative will explore the friendships that sustained them through these experiences. This project marks another scripted series inspired by Smith's early life, following Peacock's 'Bel-Air.'
Terence Carter, President of Television at Westbrook Studios, emphasized the project's connection to Philadelphia's defining era of late-'80s/early-'90s hip-hop. Sayan Navaratnam of Malar Group expressed excitement about the partnership, calling '215' an untold origin story of enduring friendship and ambition.
