‘A Different World’ sequel follows Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter as she navigates college life

(BlackNews.com) – A Different World was a spin off from The Cosby Show that followed Denise, the daughter of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, through her first year in college at Hillman College. The years to follow focused more on other students, such as college sweethearts Dwayne Wayne, Whitney Gilbert, as well as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor, Kimberly Reese, Winifred “Freddie” Brooks, Maggie Lautenm, Stevie Rallen and Ron Johnson. Now, the legacy continues with a fresh perspective from the next generation. Netflix is in the early stages of developing a sequel series that will follow the adventures of Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter at the same fictional HBCU. Related Stories This new single-camera, half-hour comedy was being crafted by Felicia Pride, a talented writer and executive producer known for her work on Bel-Air and Grey’s Anatomy. Pride’s expertise and vision promise to breathe new life into the series, offering both nostalgia and innovation. She will be joined by an accomplished team of executive producers, including Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Reggie Bythewood, ensuring the new series maintains the high standards of the original. The executive team, all key contributors to the original series, returned to bring this new chapter to...