Netflix‘s A Different World sequel series is about to get a bunch of familiar faces as stars from the original cast — including Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, and Darryl M. Bell — get set to reprise their roles in the spinoff.
Debbie Allen, who directed, produced, and acted in the original series, will direct the series premiere, as well as two additional episodes.
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