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A Different World Sequel Premieres on Netflix
29 May
Summary
- A sequel to the 1987 show debuts Sept. 24 on Netflix.
- The new series is set at the fictional HBCU, Hillman College.
- Maleah Joi Moon stars as Dwayne and Whitley's daughter.
A new iteration of the iconic "A Different World" is set to premiere on Netflix on September 24th, exactly 39 years after the original "The Cosby Show" spin-off first aired. This sequel continues the narrative at the fictional HBCU, Hillman College.
The series introduces a fresh cast of students alongside returning favorites. Maleah Joi Moon takes on the role of Deborah Wayne, the daughter of original characters Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert. The official description highlights "a new class stepping onto campus -- and beloved faces coming home."
New students include criminal justice major Rashida Duvall, athlete Shaquille Johnson, psych major Amir Rodale, and fashion entrepreneur Kojo Achebe. Original cast members like Whitley Gilbert, Dwayne Wayne, Freddie Brooks, and Ron Johnson are also confirmed to return, promising a blend of nostalgia and new storytelling.
