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entertainment7 days ago•5 min saved

Netflix's A Different World revival introduces Whitley and Dwayne’s daughter in new trailer

Netflix released a trailer for the A Different World revival, debuting Sept. 24, as Hillman College welcomes a new freshman class led by Deborah Wayne (Whitley and Dwayne’s daughter); returning stars include Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison, with Debbie Allen still involved and Glynn Turman and Dawnn Lewis confirmed. New students include Rashida Duvall, Shaquille Johnson, Amir Rodale, Hazel Henry and Kojo Achebe. Felicia Pride created and showruns the single-camera reboot.

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entertainment8 days ago•3 min saved

Netflix Drops Trailer for A Different World Sequel With Returning Legends

Netflix releases the first trailer for a new A Different World sequel set at Hillman College, reuniting Jada Pinkett Smith, Debbie Allen, Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison while introducing Deborah Wayne and a new generation; the single-camera dramedy centers on Black life on campus and all 10 episodes drop on Sept. 24.

via TVLine|

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entertainment14 days ago•54 min saved

Hillman Revisited: Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison Return for A Different World Sequel

Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison reprise Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne in Netflix's A Different World sequel, reuniting the original cast while introducing a new generation of Hillman students; the revival updates the setting to Atlanta with local talent and emphasizes giving a new cast space to tell fresh stories while honoring the beloved classic.

via Yahoo|

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tv1 month ago•17 min saved

Dwayne Wayne Reappears Without Shades in Netflix’s A Different World First Look

Netflix’s A Different World reveals its revival: Dwayne Wayne returns (no longer sporting his iconic flip-up shades) at Hillman College, joining original stars and new cast members as a 10-episode dramedy premiering Sept. 24, 2026. The series, led by showrunner Felicia Pride with Debbie Allen among the exec producers, continues the Hillman experience with a mix of familiar faces like Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell alongside new students, and features the extended cast in a fresh chapter of the spinoff legacy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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tv1 month ago•17 min saved

Netflix Unveils First Look at A Different World Sequel’s Hillman Freshmen

Netflix released first-look images for the A Different World sequel, which follows a new generation of Hillman College students led by Deborah Wayne, daughter of the original series characters. The ensemble includes Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, and Chibuikem Uche, with original stars returning in supporting roles. Debby Allen will write and direct three episodes, with Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood among the executive producers. The project began development in 2024, had a Netflix pilot order in March 2025, was picked up to series in November 2025, and it will premiere on Sept. 24 on Netflix.

via Variety|

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television1 month ago•21 min saved

New Generation Heads to Hillman in A Different World Season 1 First Look

Netflix releases Season 1 first-look photos for A Different World, centering on Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon) as a new class arrives at Hillman College, joined by a diverse lineup (Rashida Duvall, Shaquille Johnson, Amir Rodale, Hazel Henry, Kojo Achebe) while reuniting the original cast members as the fall campus year begins on September 24.

via Deadline|

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entertainment8 months ago•1 min saved

Netflix Revives Beloved Sitcom After 33 Years

Netflix is reviving the beloved sitcom 'A Different World' with a new 10-episode sequel series set at a historically Black college, featuring original cast members and focusing on the next generation, specifically Dwayne and Whitley's daughter, Deborah.

via MassLive.com|

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entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Netflix Revives 'A Different World' with Original Cast and New Sequel

Netflix is producing a 10-episode sequel to the classic '80s/'90s sitcom 'A Different World,' featuring original cast members and focusing on the next generation at Hillman College, with new characters and relevant storylines.

via Syracuse.com|

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entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Original 'A Different World' Cast Reunites for Netflix Spinoff in Atlanta

The beloved 1980s sitcom 'A Different World,' a spin-off of 'The Cosby Show,' is returning with its original cast, including Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison, for a Netflix reboot featuring 10 episodes about the daughter of Dwayne and Whitley at Hillman College, with filming set in Atlanta from February to April 2025.

via AL.com|

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television9 months ago•2 min saved

Netflix Greenlights 'A Different World' Sequel Series

Netflix has ordered a sequel to the iconic series 'A Different World,' focusing on the daughter of original characters, set at Hillman College, with Felicia Pride as showrunner and Debbie Allen directing the premiere. The show aims to reimagine the beloved series for new and existing fans, highlighting themes of legacy and self-discovery.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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television9 months ago•2 min saved

Netflix Greenlights 'A Different World' Sequel Series in Atlanta

Netflix has officially greenlit a sequel series to the classic show 'A Different World,' focusing on Deborah Wayne, the daughter of original characters, as she navigates her freshman year at Hillman College, aiming to build her own legacy. The series will feature a new cast and is produced by original creators and new showrunner Felicia Pride.

via Variety|

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