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Jada Pinkett Smith Returns to Hillman College!
13 Mar
Summary
- Jada Pinkett Smith reprises Lena James role in sequel.
- Original cast members Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison return.
- New series follows Dwayne and Whitley's daughter at Hillman.
Jada Pinkett Smith will return to the world of 'A Different World,' reprising her role as Lena James in the upcoming Netflix sequel series. Smith confirmed her involvement on Instagram, sharing a photo of her trailer door with her character's name. The sequel will also see the return of original cast members Jasmine Guy as Whitney Gilbert, Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne, Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks, and Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson.
The new series shifts its focus to the next generation at Hillman College. The narrative centers on Deborah Wayne, played by Maleah Joi Moon, the youngest daughter of Dwayne and Whitney. As Deborah begins her freshman year, she navigates campus life and strives to establish her own identity beyond her parents' legacy.
The ensemble cast for the new generation includes Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and Kennedi Reece. The sequel is developed by Felicia Pride and produced by Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Reggie Bythewood, many of whom were involved in the original six-season NBC sitcom.
