Will Smith's reimagined version of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" has been all the rage since making its series debut moments after the conclusion of this year's Super Bowl. No longer a 30-minute sitcom, this serial drama unfolds in a gritty sequential manner that is far from a laughing matter. The iconic franchise has now evolved from 90s comedy to a reboot aptly named "Bel Air." But it appears as though fans are still laughing at the "Carlton Banks" character. This time it's for all of the wrong reasons.
The fifth episode of "Bel-Air" will be available to watch today on NBC's streaming service, Peacock. But, the would-be celebratory moment for actor Olly Sholoton has been rather turbulent due to an insurmountable amount of backlash he has faced for his portrayal of the "Carlton" character. Not only have fans of the original show knocked him for his acting chops, but the most recent firestorm on Twitter suggests that he has been the butt of "ugly" jokes because of his complexion and physical appearance. To that, the 23-year-old Nigerian American actor responded to the show's fanbase with a joke of his own.
"Enough is ENOUGH," wrote Sholoton. "I’m TIRED. If you’re gonna hate on Carlton at least use a pic with more than 7 pixels. This one is HD and you can see the detail in my sweater and a lil powder on my nose."
The tweet was accompanied by a photo of him dressed as the fictional Carlton Banks character, complete with the trademark prep school sweater. As of now, none of Sholotan's co-stars or producers have come to his defense in regards to the backlash he has received.
Scroll up to view the Tweet from Olly Sholotan.
