A Different World Trailer: Jada Pinkett Smith And Debbie Allen Return To Hillman, As The Incoming Class Prepares To Party — Watch
Watch the first footage from Netflix's upcoming A Different World sequel series.
As Hillman College's new school year looms, Netflix's upcoming sequel to "A Different World" has debuted its first trailer footage. The upcoming 10-episode series (dropping on September 24) brings together both old and new faces in a hopeful dramedy that celebrates the richness and complexity of the Black experience at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
In the nearly two-minute clip, Jada Pinkett Smith reprises her role as Lena James alongside Debbie Allen, who returns as Dr. Langhorne. The trailer also features Jasmine Guy as Whitley and Kadeem Hardison as Duane, along with the new cast members.
The diverse group of characters includes Rashida Duvall, a first-gen criminal justice major; Shaquille Johnson, a five-star athlete joining the legacy roster; Amir Rodale, a sharp psychology major better at solving others' problems than addressing his own; Hazel Henry, a church-raised Southern girl defining her own values; and Kojo Achebe, a Ghanaian-Nigerian fashion entrepreneur discovering the courage to pursue his vision.
Other returning Hillman alumni include Cree Summer, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, and Jenifer Lewis. The series is described as a hopeful dramedy centered on the richness and complexity of the Black experience, featuring the original theme song sung by Brandy.
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