Netflix‘s A Different World sequel series has been set for a fall premiere. No further specifics were revealed during the steamer’s Upfronts presentation on Wednesday.
Fall is the perfect time, considering that’s when school is back in session.
In addition to Kardison and Guy, the show will also count on reappearances from original cast members, including Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson, Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks, Charnele Brown as Dr. Kimberly Reese Boyer, Jenifer Lewis as Professor Davenport, Jada Pinkett Smith as Lena James, Dawnn Lewis as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor, Glynn Turman as Col. Bradford Taylor, Karen Malina White as Charmaine Brown and Ajai Sanders as Gina Deveaux. Watch on Deadline
Additional cast includes Vincent Jamal Hooper as Ellington, Elijah J. Roberts as Jalen, Renee Harrison as Candace, Famecia Ward as Nellie Gaines, Dasan Frazier as Xavier, Tichina Arnold as Darlene Duvall, Joshua Suiter as Andre, Raven Goodwin as Dr. Brooklyn Boyer, Cliff “Method Man” Smith as Coach Coles, and Norman Nixon Jr. as Professor Baptiste.
Debbie Allen, who directed 83 episodes of the original series, will direct three episodes, including the first episode. Writers from the original series, Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood, return as executive producers alongside Mandy Summers and Tom Werner.
Source: deadline.com