A Different World
As of October 5, 2026, A Different World is a feature film that is in post-production. Five production companies are attached, including Undisputed Cinema, Netflix and Carsey Werner Television. Attached are casting director Kim Coleman; director Debbie Allen; showrunner Felicia Pride; and producers Gina Prince-Bythewood, Reggie Rock Bythewood and 2 others. It was scheduled to start shooting in Atlanta, GA in February 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 5, 2026.
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Project Summary
The sequel will center on the Dwayne Dwayne and Whitley Gilbert’s youngest daughter, who is now also attending Hillman College.
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The production office and crew contacts for A Different World are on file at Production List, last updated October 5, 2026, and are available to members. Membership is $29.95 for the first month.
Cast & Crew
Production
| Showrunner | Felicia Pride |
| Producer | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
| Producer | Reggie Rock Bythewood |
| Producer | Tom Werner |
| Producer | Mandy Summers |
Directing
| Director | Debbie Allen |
Casting
| Casting Director | Kim Coleman |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on A Different World
A Different World has finished principal photography. How productions hire crew · Working as an extra · Reaching the production office
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/a-different-world (last updated Oct 5, 2026).