Maleah Joi Moon joins cast of new A Different World series on Netflix
Actress Maleah Joi Moon discusses her role in the upcoming Netflix sequel to the 1980s sitcom A Different World, which premieres September 24.
Moon feels responsibility for legacy show
The actress expressed a sense of duty when taking on the role of Deborah Wayne. She told ELLE that she is excited yet nervous about the project. Moon noted that many fans feel represented by the original series.
Series returns to Hillman University setting
The new plot takes place at Hillman University, a fictional historically Black college. This location served as the backdrop for authentic stories about student life in the 1980s. The original show starred Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy as main characters.
Original series boosted real campus enrollment
Reports indicate the first run helped increase student numbers at actual historically Black colleges. The program also engaged with serious social issues during its initial broadcast period. Fans remember the show for offering positive representation of Black academic life.
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