A Different World

Netflix has released the first images from its highly anticipated reboot of A Different World, offering a new look at life on the campus of the fictional Hillman College. Premiering September 24, the series follows Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the daughter of beloved original characters Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, as she begins her freshman year. Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell will reprise their roles, connecting the new generation to the show's iconic past. The series synopsis states, “Along the way, she’s joined by a new generation that reflects the breadth of Black life on campus: Rashida Duvall (Alijah Kai), a first‑gen criminal justice major; Shaquille Johnson (Cornell Young IV), a five‑star athlete choosing legacy; Amir Rodale (Jordan Aaron Hall), a sharp psych major better at fixing everyone else’s problems than facing his own; Hazel Henry (Kennedi Reece), a church‑raised small‑town girl defining her own values; and Kojo Achebe (Chibuikem Uche), a Ghanaian‑Nigerian fashion entrepreneur finding the courage to follow his vision.” Felicia Pride serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer. Debbie Allen returns as an executive producer and will direct three episodes, including the premiere. Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood also executive produce.