Netflix announced the revival of the sitcom 'A Different World,' ordering a 10-episode sequel series. The new installment focuses on the daughter of original main characters Dwayne and Whitley Wayne.
Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy will reprise their roles. The series maintains the original theme, setting the action at a fictional historically Black college.
The original show ran for six seasons and has been off the air for 33 years. Netflix employs this revival as a strategic move to leverage established, nostalgic intellectual property.
The company aims to attract subscribers by tapping into the pre-existing fanbase while introducing the classic to a new generation. No market reaction to this specific announcement has been detailed.