Netflix has greenlit a sequel to 'A Different World,' featuring a new main character at Hillman College. The show will include 10 episodes, with production starting February 2025.
New series set at Hillman College
10 half-hour episodes planned
Felicia Pride as showrunner
Debbie Allen to direct three episodes
Focus on Deborah Wayne's college life
Production starts February 5, 2025
No returning cast announced yet
Original series ran for six seasons
Netflix has officially ordered a sequel series to ‘A Different World.’ The new show will feature a single-camera format with 10 half-hour episodes.
Key Production Details
Felicia Pride will serve as the showrunner and executive producer. Debbie Allen, a key figure in the original series, will direct three episodes, including the premiere.
The show will focus on Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the daughter of original characters Dwayne Wayne and Whitney Gilbert, as she navigates her freshman year at Hillman College.
Returning and New Talent
Writers and producers Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood are also returning. They expressed excitement about reimagining the series for a new generation.
The cast includes Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and Kennedi Reece, adding fresh talent to the show.
Original Series Background
‘A Different World’ originally followed Denise Huxtable and her classmates at the fictional Hillman College. The show ran for six seasons and became iconic during its time.
While no original cast members have been confirmed for the sequel, production will start on February 5 and conclude on April 27, 2025.
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