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Peacock Develops “Hilary,” a Bel‑Air Spinoff Starring Coco Jones and Written by Tracy Oliver

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News Brief

Peacock is developing a new series titled “Hilary,” a spin‑off of the Will Smith‑inspired drama “Bel‑Air.” The show will focus on the cousin of the main family, with singer‑actress Coco Jones set to headline the title role. Writer‑producer Tracy Oliver, known for “Girls Trip” and “Little,” is attached to pen the series, which could become the streaming platform’s first scripted original series to receive a spin‑off if green‑lit.

Key points

  • The project is in development at Peacock and has not yet been ordered to series.
  • Coco Jones will star as Hilary, the cousin of the central family in the original drama.
  • Tracy Oliver is the writer for the spin‑off, bringing experience from comedy films.
  • If produced, “Hilary” would mark the first scripted original series spin‑off for Peacock’s “Bel‑Air.”

What sources agree on

  • Peacock is developing a spinoff titled “Hilary.”
  • The series will center on the cousin of the main family from “Bel‑Air.”
  • Coco Jones is attached to star as the title character.
  • Tracy Oliver is the writer for the new project.
  • The spinoff could become Peacock’s first scripted original series to receive a spin‑off.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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  1. 01
    VarietyNorth America
    Original headline

    ‘Bel-Air’ Spinoff ‘Hilary’ Starring Coco Jones in Development at Peacock

    Author
    Ethan Shanfeld
    Published
    2026-08-25 20:13 UTC
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  2. 02
    DeadlineNorth America
    Original headline

    ‘Bel-Air’ Spinoff ‘Hilary’ Starring Coco Jones In Works At Peacock From Tracy Oliver & Westbrook

    Author
    Nellie Andreeva
    Published
    2026-08-25 19:46 UTC
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