A Different World sequel series has been ordered to series at Netflix that will follow Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter at Hillman College.
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The new series is set to follow Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest child of Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy) and Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison), as she begins her Freshman year at Hillman. She will find that escaping the shadows of her parents is no small task.
Additional cast members will include Alijah Kai as Rashida, Chibuikem Uche as Kojo, Cornell Young IV as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir, and Kennedi Reece as Hazel.
Felicia Pride (Bel-Air, Grey’s Anatomy) has signed on to serve as showrunner and as an executive producer. Debbie Allen, who produced, directed, and acted in the original series, is set to direct three episodes of the new series. Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood, writers on the original series, will return as executive producers.
“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,” said Pride. “I am so proud of the work we’re doing to reimagine A Different World for beloved fans and new generations alike.”
“A Different World changed everything for us,” the Bythewoods said in a joint statement. “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.”
The concept of this series may sound somewhat familiar, as That 90s Show – a follow-up to That 70s Show – also followed a story about the main character’s daughter, who ends up in the same place her parents were for the original series. That revival lasted two seasons at Netflix.
Reports suggest production will begin on Feb. 5 for the 10-episode first season.
