- - “A Different World”'s Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell to Return for Netflix Spinoff

Angela AndaloroDecember 18, 2025 at 6:25 AM

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Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Cleophus Wayne, Jasmine Guy as Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne, Darryl M. Bell as Ronald 'Ron' Johnson, Cree Summer as Winifred 'Freddie' Brooks -

A Different World original cast members Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert Wayne), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne), Cree Summer (Winifred 'Freddie' Brooks), and Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson) are all set to return to the show's spinoff

The spinoff series, ordered by Netflix, is set to follow the daughter of Guy's Whitley Gilbert and Hardison's Dwayne Wayne as she embarks on her own Hillman College adventure

A Different World followed students through their HBCU experience, spinning off from The Cosby Show, and aired n NBC for six seasons, from Sept. 24, 1987 to July 9, 1993

The OGs of A Different World are coming back to their old stomping ground.

Deadline reports that Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert Wayne), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne), Cree Summer (Winifred 'Freddie' Brooks), and Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson) all plan to return, reprising their characters as recurring characters in the upcoming Netflix spinoff series.

The single-camera comedy is slated to start with ten half-hour episodes from showrunner and executive producer Felicia Pride. Debbie Allen, who produced, directed, and acted in the original series, is also returning to executive produce and direct three episodes, including the premiere.

In a joint statement, Pride and Allen shared their excitement

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"A Different World is back!!! YAY!! We are over the moon to bring this much-anticipated sequel with our returning legacy stars Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, and Darryl M. Bell! These beloved characters are returning in a major way that respects their history while engaging exciting storylines that are relevant to issues of today,” they shared with the outlet.

They continued, “Throughout the season, fans will have a chance to reunite with these O.G. characters and see how their lives have evolved into A Different World. And as the story unfolds, there will be more cast surprises in store for longtime fans. We can’t wait for lovers of the show to experience this new chapter as a real continuation of the legacy show, and we’re excited to welcome new audiences to Hillman.”

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The series centers on Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest daughter of Hillman College’s one-time it couple, Dwayne Wayne and Whitney Gilbert. Deborah arrives for her freshman year at her parents' HBCU alma mater and figures out how to escape their shadow while also building her own legacy.

The newest class at Hillman also includes Alijah Kai as Rashida, Chibuikem Uche as Kojo, Cornell Young IV as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir and Kennedi Reece as Hazel.

Reports from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution indicate that shooting will occur in Atlanta, with production for this series set to begin Feb. 5 and run through April 27. There is no word on when the series will premiere on Netflix.

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