Core cast members from the original show are returning for a Netflix spinoff. Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer, and Darryl M. Bell will reprise their roles throughout the new ten-episode series. The project will be led by showrunner Felicia Pride, with Debbie Allen serving as executive producer and directing multiple episodes.
The sequel focuses on Deborah Wayne, the daughter of characters Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, navigating her freshman year at Hillman College. The producers stated the show will respect the legacy while exploring current storylines, promising additional surprises for fans. The new cast includes several young actors joining the returning stars.
Netflix officially ordered the series after a successful pilot. The show aims to continue the legacy of the original program for its existing audience while attracting new viewers.
The sequel focuses on Deborah Wayne, the daughter of characters Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, navigating her freshman year at Hillman College. The producers stated the show will respect the legacy while exploring current storylines, promising additional surprises for fans. The new cast includes several young actors joining the returning stars.
Netflix officially ordered the series after a successful pilot. The show aims to continue the legacy of the original program for its existing audience while attracting new viewers.
