The scholars of Hillman Faculty are heading again to your TV display screen.
Iconic 90’s sitcom A Completely different World is coming to Netflix with a brand new sequel sequence, which can comply with Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert.
In line with a press launch, Tony winner Maleah Joi Moon will star as Deborah, a “free-spirited, well-intentioned but rebellious” youngest baby of Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Man’s characters. The sequence will see Deborah enter her freshman 12 months at their HBCU alma mater, discovering the shadow of her dad and mom troublesome to flee.
Throughout her personal journey in faculty, Deborah units out to construct her personal legacy alongside an entire new era of Hillman’s finest and brightest.
Becoming a member of Moon are Alijah Kai (Everyone Hates Chris) as Rashida, Chibuikem Uche (One Of Us Is Mendacity) as Kojo, Cornell Younger IV (Doing Life) as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Corridor (The Thought of You) as Amir, and newcomer Kennedi Reece as Hazel.
“It’s such an honor to be part of bringing again this iconic present, one which I grew up on and which had a profound impression on my life,” says Felicia Pleasure, who serves as showrunner and govt producer. “I’m so pleased with the work we’re doing to reimagine A Completely different World for beloved followers and new generations alike.”
Debbie Allen, who served as producer for 122 episodes and directed 83 of A Completely different World’s authentic run, is returning as govt producer and can direct three episodes of the sequel, together with the primary.
“There couldn’t be a greater time than now to reboot A Completely different World,” Allen tells Tudum. “Our present modified lives, tripled the enrollment of traditionally black schools and gave a robust voice and platform for Younger Black America. The unbelievable recent younger expertise we have now found paired with the lovable viewers favourite OGs makes this much-anticipated return a must-see on Netflix.”
Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood, who’re each writers from the unique sequence, return as govt producers alongside Mandy Summers and Tom Werner.
“A Completely different World modified the whole lot for us,” the Blythewoods, who’ve been married since 1998, inform Tudum. “It was the place we bought our begin as writers and the place we discovered one another. This present has at all times been part of our love story. To return to Hillman now and assist reimagine this world for a brand new era looks like a continuation of that legacy — one rooted in love, function, and risk.”
A Completely different World ran for six seasons on NBC from 1987 to 1993. Season 1 of the sequel sequence will encompass 10 single-camera half-hour episodes. Whereas we anticipate the sequel’s launch date, you possibly can stream the unique sequence now.
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