Will Smith Puts a Global Spin on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Theme Song in New Super Bowl Spot

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Will Smith is taking us back to Bel-Air ahead of the Peacock reboot's Super Bowl Sunday premiere.In the new ad set to premiere during Super Bowl LVI, Smith, accompanied by some talented beat-boxing, starts rapping 's theme song.It's not long before he is joined by fans of all ages from across the world, who help him finish the '90s sitcom's famous theme song.

Whether they're rapping along with him, playing the flute, doing a step dance group or even playing the famous tune via a mariachi band, the ad has us feeling nostalgic for the beloved series and excited for 's premiere.Premiering Sunday, the Peacock drama is set to release its first three episodes at launch before releasing new episodes weekly.ET spoke with Jabari Banks, who is lacing up his sneakers and stepping into the role of Will for the new original series based on the hit '90s sitcom, about getting Smith's blessing ahead of taking on the role.«He's my hero, man, and he's been such an inspiration for me and the show has been such a defining show for my life,» Banks told ET. «So, to be in this position is great.»Banks is making his acting debut in  and already has Smith’s full support.  «He’s given me a lot of advice on how to go about this career in general,» Banks said. «The biggest thing I think he would say for this role is just to be myself.

Because that’s what he was doing up there as the Fresh Prince in the original series that we all know and love. He was just being himself.»«He wasn’t trying to be anybody else.

So that was the biggest surprise for me was just to lean into my instincts, lean into my upbringing, remember who I am and be authentically me on camera,» he continued. «I’m so blessed to have this opportunity to do that in front of the world.