The show will center on Deborah Wayne - the youngest daughter of Hillman College's finest, Dwayne Wayne (played by Kadeem Hardison in the original series) and Whitney Gilbert (played by Jasmine Guy in the original series) - as she enters her freshman year at their HBCU alma mater and finds the shadow of her parents difficult to escape. She sets out to build her own legacy - while having the time of her life - alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
The comedy will star Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall and Kennedi Reece.
No actors from the original series are currently set to appear in the forthcoming sequel. However, conversations with several remain ongoing.
Felicia Pride created the new series. She will executive produce with Reggie Rock Blythewood, Gina Prince-Blythewood, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner and director Debbie Allen. Werner Entertainment will produce.
"It is such an honor to be a part of bringing back this iconic show, one that I grew up on and which had a profound impact on my life," said Pride. "I am so proud of the work we're doing to reimagine A Different World for beloved fans and new generations alike."
