Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff's rise in West Philly is the premise of TV series '215'

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1. Deadline

   Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Scripted Series ‘215’ In Works As Part Of New Slate From Westbrook Studios & Malar Group ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Oct 6, 2026

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   EXCLUSIVE: The early life and career of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff is set to be the inspiration for a new scripted series. Smith’s company Westbrook Studios is launching a new slate of film and television projects with The Malar Group, founded by Sayan Navaratnam, and 215 is the first project to e…

2. The Hollywood Reporter

   DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Series in the Works from Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

   Published Oct 6, 2026

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   The project is the first in a partnership between Westbrook and investment firm The Malar Group.

3. Rolling Stone

   Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff to Retell Origin Story With ‘215’ Scripted Series ↗ (opens Rolling Stone)

   Published Oct 6, 2026

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   Smith's Westbrook Studios is developing the show

4. PhillyVoice

   Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff's rise in West Philly is the premise of TV series '215' ↗ (opens PhillyVoice)

   Published Oct 7, 2026

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   Will Smith's production company is developing a scripted TV show based on the story of how he and DJ Jazzy Jeff met in West Philadelphia and formed one of hip-hop's first mainstream breakouts. The series is called '215.'