'A Different World' sequel welcomes four legacy cast members

In December 2025, Netflix announced that four legacy cast members were joining the new show: Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert, ...
Bossip

Original Members Will Reprise Roles In ‘A Different World’ Sequel

A new generation will get to experience A Different World the right way, with four crucial members of the original cast reprising their roles.
Marin Independent Journal

Netflix orders ‘A Different World’ reboot, Debbie Allen on board

Fans of “A Different World” will get a long-awaited follow-up to the beloved 1980s sitcom focusing on Black collegiate life. Netflix confirmed Monday that it has ordered 10 half-hour episodes of the ...
Variety

‘A Different World’ Sequel Picked Up to Series at Netflix

The “A Different World” sequel series has officially been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned. The show was first reported to be in development at the streamer in 2024, while a rare Netflix pilot ...
USA Today

'A Different World' is returning with a new sequel series at Netflix

Netflix is bringing fans back to a familiar sitcom world. A sequel series to "A Different World," the classic 1980s and 1990s comedy that was itself a spinoff of "The Cosby Show," is in the works at ...