Class will remain in session at Hillman College. Netflix has officially renewed A Different World for Season 2, giving the sequel series a quick sophomore-year pickup following its September 24th premiere and successful debut on the streamer’s Top 10 rankings.
via Deadline:
“It’s so validating to be bolstered by our amazing audience,” Pride shared. “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.”
Added executive producer and director Debbie Allen, “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!!”
In addition to Pride and Allen, the show’s executive producers include Tom Werner, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Mandy Summers.
Season 2 will follow Deborah Wayne and her classmates as they return to Hillman after transformative summers and face past decisions, new relationships, uncertain futures and deeper questions about their purpose. Showrunner Felicia Pride promises more college life, friendship, romance, Black joy and HBCU greatness as the new generation continues building its legacy.
