Today (Nov 10) Netflix announced a series order for the comedy, A Different World.
Based on the iconic ’90s sitcom, the sequel series centers on Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert.
The cast includes Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah, Alijah Kai Haggins (Everybody Hates Chris) as Rashida, Cornell Young (Doing Life) as Shaquille, Kennedi Reece (TK) as Hazel, Jordan Aaron Hall (The Idea of You) as Amir and Chibuikem Uche (One Of Us Is Lying) as Kojo.
The original series director Debbie Allen, who served as producer for 122 episodes and directed 83 of the original run, is returning. Gina Prince-Bythewood, the award-winning director of “Love & Basketball” and “The Woman King,” will executive produce. Felicia Pride serves as showrunner and executive producer.
“I am so proud of the work we’re doing to reimagine A Different World for beloved fans and new generations alike.”
The official logline states the show “follows Deborah as she enters her freshman year at her parents’ HBCU alma mater and finds the shadow of her parents difficult to escape. She sets out to build her own legacy – while having the time of her life – alongside a whole new generation of Hillman’s best and brightest.”
“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.”