Overview

• Netflix has issued a rare pilot order for a sequel to the 1987 sitcom 'A Different World,' marking only the second pilot order in the platform's history.
• The new series will center on Deborah Wayne, the daughter of original characters Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne, as she navigates college life at a historically Black college.
• Felicia Pride, known for her work on 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Queen Sugar,' will serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the project.
• Debbie Allen, who directed much of the original series, will return to direct the pilot and executive produce alongside other key figures from the original production team.
• Filming for the pilot is scheduled for June 2025 in Atlanta, with casting currently underway to evaluate ensemble chemistry before a potential full series commitment.