'A Different World' sequel

Netflix is developing a sequel to the iconic series A Different World, with writer Felicia Pride leading the project alongside executive producers Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Reggie Bythewood. The sequel will focus on the youngest daughter of Dwayne and Whitley, who will attend Hillman College, the same historically Black college her parents did. Original cast members Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy are set to reprise their roles as Dwayne and Whitley. The new series aims to capture the spirit of the original, which ran from 1987 to 1993, while introducing new characters. Conversations with the original cast have been promising, indicating a strong interest in returning. The development comes as fans celebrate the show's legacy and its impact on Black culture and education.