A Different World

tv · Filming

Deborah Wayne enters her freshman year at her parents' HBCU alma mater and finds their shadow difficult to escape. She sets out to build her own legacy – while having the time of her life – alongside a whole new generation of Hillman’s best and brightest.

Release dates

• Season premiere: 2026-09-24
• Trailer: 2026-08-17

Timeline

• 2026-09-24 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-09-24
• 2026-09-24 — Season premiere: Season 1 premiere
• 2026-08-17 — Trailer: Trailer: Official Trailer

Also confirmed: Casting, Filming started.

Cast & crew

Jordan Aaron Hall · Chibuikem Uche · Maleah Joi Moon · Cornell Young IV · Kennedi Reece · Alijah Kai

Studios & networks

Honey Chile Entertainment · The Carsey-Werner Company · Undisputed Cinema