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NC A&T Alum Joins Netflix's 'A Different World' Reboot
Joshua Suitor, a Durham native and NC A&T graduate, has been cast in the upcoming revival of the beloved 90s sitcom.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:34pm
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The upcoming A Different World reboot aims to capture the vibrant spirit and cultural significance of the original 90s series.Durham TodayDurham native and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alum, Joshua Suitor, has been cast in Netflix's reboot of the beloved, nostalgic TV series A Different World. Suitor previously had a role in the Hulu series All's Fair and is set to be part of the campus of Hillman College, a fictional HBCU, in the remake of the legendary 90s series.
Why it matters
The reboot of A Different World is highly anticipated, as the original series was groundbreaking in its portrayal of Black college life and culture. Casting an NC A&T alum in the revival speaks to the show's commitment to authentically representing the HBCU experience for a new generation of viewers.
The details
Suitor told CBS 17, 'To be a part of this show just warms my heart so much because I can't say enough about what going to an HBCU did for me. I hope that love shines through in the series, inspiring a new generation of viewers.' The rebooted series centers around Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert from the original series. Felicia Pride is the writer, executive producer and showrunner of the rebooted series, which is currently filming in Atlanta and set to span 10 episodes.
- The reboot of A Different World is currently filming in Atlanta.
- The new series is set to span 10 episodes.
The players
Joshua Suitor
A Durham native and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alum who has been cast in Netflix's reboot of the beloved 90s sitcom A Different World.
Felicia Pride
The writer, executive producer and showrunner of the rebooted A Different World series.
Debbie Allen
The actress, choreographer, and producer who is set to return as the director of the new A Different World series.
Deborah Wayne
The youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert from the original A Different World series, who is the central character in the reboot.
Dwayne Wayne
A character from the original A Different World series, who is the father of the central character in the reboot.
What they’re saying
“To be a part of this show just warms my heart so much because I can't say enough about what going to an HBCU did for me. I hope that love shines through in the series, inspiring a new generation of viewers.”
— Joshua Suitor
What’s next
The reboot of A Different World is currently in production and is expected to premiere on Netflix in late 2026.
The takeaway
The casting of an NC A&T alum in the A Different World reboot signals the show's commitment to authentically representing the HBCU experience for a new generation of viewers. Fans of the original series are eagerly anticipating how the revival will honor the legacy of the groundbreaking sitcom.
