A LOVED ’80s sitcom is reportedly getting a spin-off, and fans have shared their honest thoughts.
A Different World was a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and ran for six seasons between 1987 and 1993.
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The show followed Cliff (Bill Cosby) and Clair Huxatable’s (Phylicia Rashad) daughter, Denise (Lisa Bonet), and her experiences at the fictional black school, Hillman College.
However, Lisa left after one season and continued the love story between Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy) and Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison).
Other cast members include Jada Pinkett Smith, Marisa Tomei, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Sinbad, Charnele Brown and Cree Summer.
On Wednesday, inside sources revealed Deadline that the show is currently in early development at Netflix.
However, sources revealed to the news outlet that the reboot will follow A Different World characters Whitley and Dwayne’s youngest daughter.
The couple’s daughter will also attend Hillman College.
Deadline also revealed that its sources said there have been talks with original cast members to join the show – with most of the talks being positive.
Felicia Pride, writer of Bel-Air and Grey’s Anatomy, will be responsible for the script.
Many of the original writers and producers are also expected to return.
Earlier this year, many of the original cast members reunited on The View and Today to discuss the impact A Different World has had on society.
‘THIS I’M WAITING FOR’
On X, fans shared their differing opinions on the show.
“Now this is a time to look forward to,” one wrote.
A second added: “I really hope so! I’ve been waiting since 1993.”
A cast from a different world
A Different World ran for six seasons between 1987 and 1993
- Lisa Bonet
- Jasmine face
- Kadeem Hardison
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Marisa Tomei
- dawn lewis
- Sinbad
- Darryl M. Bell
- Charnele Brown
- Summer Cree
- Loretta Devine
- Lou Meyers
- Glynn Turman
- Ajai Sanders
“That would be amazing!” a third stated.
A fourth said: “This could be interesting!”
‘FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO!’
Meanwhile, others were not very enthusiastic.
One person was skeptical: “Brave. If they don’t hit the target, the reaction will be furious.
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“The writers will have to be at the top of their game. It will be difficult to capture the spirit of what was loved in the original and apply it in a contemporary context.
“Good luck, Netflix!”
Someone said: “No!!!!! Leave it alone!”
“For God’s sake, no,” exclaimed a third critic.
Over the years, a spin-off of A Different World has been discussed but was halted due to legal issues with creator Bill Cosby.
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