"It's a new world, a different world, but still set in the same world. Get it? A Different World is getting a sequel series from Netflix, focused on Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy)'s daughter, Deborah (Maleah Joi Moon). She'll be attending Hillman College and trying to break out of her parents' shadow there. It really will be a different world as the show is making the big move from NBC, where it originally ran from 1987 to 1993, to Netflix."
"Grey's Anatomy writer Felicia Pride will be the showrunner for the series. 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," Pride shared in a press release. "I am so proud of the work we're doing to reimagine A Different World for beloved fans and new generations alike."
"It's not only the new faces coming to Hillman; some of the minds behind the original series are going back to school, too. Debbie Allen, who directed 83 episodes of the original, will direct the first three episodes of the Netflix version and will be an executive producer. Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood, writers from the original and who fell in love while working on the show, join as executive producers with Mandy Summers and Tom Werner."
A Different World is getting a sequel series on Netflix focused on Deborah, the daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert. Deborah, played by Maleah Joi Moon, will attend Hillman College and try to step out of her parents' shadow. The series moves from its original NBC run (1987–1993) to Netflix. Felicia Pride will serve as showrunner. The new cast includes Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and Kennedi Reece. Debbie Allen will direct the first three episodes and serve as an executive producer. Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Mandy Summers, and Tom Werner also join as executive producers. There is no confirmation yet about original cast returns.
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