Class Is Back In Session: The Highly-Anticipated…
The college students of Hillman College are heading back to your TV screen.
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Iconic 90’s sitcom A Different World is coming to Netflix with a new sequel collection, which is able to observe Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert.
According to a press release, Tony winner Maleah Joi Moon will star as Deborah, a “free-spirited, well-intentioned yet rebellious” youngest little one of Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy’s characters. The collection will see Deborah enter her freshman yr at their HBCU alma mater, discovering the shadow of her mother and father troublesome to escape.
During her own journey in faculty, Deborah units out to construct her own legacy alongside a complete new technology of Hillman’s best and brightest.
Joining Moon are Alijah Kai (Everybody hostilitys Chris) as Rashida, Chibuikem Uche (One Of Us Is Lying) as Kojo, Cornell Young IV (Doing Life) as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall (The Idea of You) as Amir, and newcomer Kennedi Reece as Hazel.
“It is such an honor to be a part of bringing back this iconic show, one that I grew up on and which had a profound impact on my life,” says Felicia Pride, who serves as showrunner and govt producer. “I am so proud of the work we’re doing to reimagine A Different World for beloved fans and new generations alike.”
Debbie Allen, who served as producer for 122 episodes and directed 83 of A Different World’s authentic run, is returning as govt producer and will direct three episodes of the sequel, including the first.
“There couldn’t be a better time than now to reboot A Different World,” Allen tells Tudum. “Our show changed lives, tripled the enrollment of historically black colleges and gave a strong voice and platform for Young Black America. The incredible fresh young talent we have discovered paired with the lovable audience favorite OGs makes this much-anticipated return a must-see on Netflix.”
Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood, who are both writers from the unique collection, return as govt producers alongside Mandy Summers and Tom Werner.
“A Different World changed everything for us,” the Blythewoods, who have been married since 1998, inform Tudum. “It was where we got our start as writers and where we found each other. This show has always been a part of our love story. To return to Hillman now and help reimagine this world for a new generation feels like a continuation of that legacy — one rooted in love, purpose, and possibility.”
A Different World ran for six seasons on NBC from 1987 to 1993. Season 1 of the sequel collection will consist of 10 single-camera half-hour episodes. While we wait for the sequel’s release date, you’ll be able to stream the unique collection now.
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