Netflix has renewed A Different World for a second season following the series’ Season 1 premiere on Sept. 24. Here’s what we know so far about the return to Hillman College.
What is ‘A Different World’ Season 2 about?
According to the official logline, “After transformative summers, Deborah and her Hillman classmates return to campus for sophomore year with a ‘New Year, New Me’ attitude, only to find themselves faced with past decisions, uncertain futures, new loves and friendships, and deeper questions of purpose… all while, of course, getting themselves into a whole lot of new mess.”
Who is in the cast of ‘A Different World’ Season 2?
The announcement doesn’t name Season 2 cast members individually, but the official logline has Deborah and her Hillman classmates returning to campus for sophomore year. Creator Felicia Pride also referenced the cast in her statement, saying she is “thrilled for our brilliant cast and our hard-working crew.”
Season 1 starred Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne, alongside Alijah Kai as Rashida Duvall, Cornell Young IV as Shaquille Johnson, Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir Rodale, Kennedi Reece as Hazel Henry and Chibuikem Uche as Kojo Achebe. Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell also appeared as Whitley Gilbert, Dwayne Wayne, Freddie Brooks and Ron Johnson, respectively. The announcement doesn’t address whether the legacy cast returns for Season 2.
What have the creatives and Netflix said about Season 2?
Pride, who created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer, told Netflix’s Tudum, “It’s so validating to be bolstered by our amazing audience. We are beyond excited to return to Hillman and continue to tell meaningful and heartfelt stories that resonate across generations. I am thrilled for our brilliant cast and our hard-working crew.”
Executive producer and director Debbie Allen told Tudum, “YAY! HALLELUJAH! The people and NETFLIX have spoken. A Different World brought something everybody needed: joy, romance, relevance, authenticity, and HEART! Thank you for getting us into the Top 10 worldwide! And now, gear up! We’re coming back at you with Season 2!!”
Tracey Pakosta, Netflix’s vice president of comedy series, told Tudum, “We are so excited to see how audiences around the world have embraced the next chapter of this beloved series. We believed in this incredible team from day one, and can’t wait to see what unfolds next year at Hillman College.”
Pride created the series and serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Allen directs and executive produces, having directed 83 episodes of the original series and served as its primary director from 1989 to 1993. Tom Werner, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Mandy Summers also executive produce.
When does ‘A Different World’ Season 2 premiere?
Netflix has not announced a premiere date or episode count for Season 2. Season 1 consisted of 10 half-hour episodes and is available to stream on Netflix, and Pakosta’s comments point to a return next year.
Featured image photo credit: Netflix
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