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20-05-2025
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‘A Different World' Sequel Series Pilot at Netflix Adds Six Series Regulars
Netflix's followup to 'A Different World' has added six cast members to the pilot, Variety has learned from sources. Chibuikem Uche has been cast as Kojo along with Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah, Cornell Young as Shaquille, Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir, Alijah Kai Haggins as Rashida, and Kennedi McClure as Hazel. More from Variety 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Season 2 Sets June Netflix Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix's Manga Adaptation 'Bet' Isn't Worth the Gamble: TV Review Ten Takes on the Making of Netflix's Epic Series 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Netflix declined to comment. The followup to 'A Different World' was first reported to be in development in August 2024, with the pilot being announced in March. As reported at that time, the new series would return to Hillman College, a fictional historically Black university, and follow the daughter of original series characters Whitley and Dwayne. Felicia Pride serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the project. Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood also serve as executive producers. Werner produced the original show via The Carsey-Werner Company, while Allen also produced and directed the bulk of the original's 144 episodes. Sources say she would also direct the new pilot. 'A Different World' began as a spinoff of 'The Cosby Show' and followed Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) as she attends Hillman. But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown. Netflix has eschewed a traditional pilot process for most of its history, only announcing their first ever pilot order in 2023. The streamer has instead focused on straight-to-series orders or script-to-series deals for their shows. But Netflix also previously said that it would never have ads on the service only to begin offering an ad-supported tier in November 2022. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
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20-05-2025
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Netflix Picks Up ‘Sesame Street' Worldwide Streaming Rights After Max Deal Ends
The next season of 'Sesame Street' is being brought to you by the big, red letter 'N.' Netflix announced a deal Monday with Sesame Workshop, producer of the iconic kids' show, giving the streamer exclusive worldwide premiere rights, starting with Season 56 later this year. Netflix also gains rights to 90 hours of past episodes of the show and will also be able to develop video games for both 'Sesame Street' and 'Sesame Street Mecha Builders.' More from Variety 'A Different World' Sequel Series Pilot at Netflix Adds Six Series Regulars 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Season 2 Sets June Netflix Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix's Manga Adaptation 'Bet' Isn't Worth the Gamble: TV Review In the U.S., episodes of 'Sesame Street' will continue to be available day-and-date on PBS stations and across PBS Kids digital platforms. Sesame Workshop's deal with Netflix comes after Warner Bros. Discovery's did not renew its five-year deal for 'Sesame Street' streaming on Max/HBO Max. 'We are excited to announce that all new 'Sesame Street' episodes are coming to Netflix worldwide along with library episodes, and new episodes will also release the same day on PBS Stations and PBS Kidsplatforms in the U.S., preserving a 50+ year relationship,' Sesame Workshop said in a statement. 'The support of Netflix, PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting serve as a unique public-private partnership to enable Sesame Street to continue to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.' 'Sesame Street' will be 'reimagined' for the 56th season, according to Sesame Workshop. For starters, each episode will now center on one 11-minute story, 'allowing for even more character-driven humor and heart,' according to the not-for-profit organization. In addition, a new animated segment, 'Tales From 123,' will take viewers inside 'the most famous apartment building in the world' on the titular street providing a look at 'the wacky and whimsical building that Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends call home,' per Sesame Workshop. The new season of 'Sesame Street' will feature 'fresh format changes' and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck. In addition, viewers can 'expect new ways to play along as Cookie Monster opens his very own Cookie Cart on Sesame Street, and explore Abby's Fairy Garden, a home to surprising and delightful magical creatures,' according to the announcement. Sesame Workshop's Sal Perez and Kay Wilson Stallings serve as executive producers of 'Sesame Street.' Joining the show as head writer is Halcyon Person, who was head writer and co-executive producer for two children's shows on Netflix: 'Karma's World' (2021) and 'Dee & Friends in Oz' (2024). According to Netflix, kids and family programming represents 15% of its total viewing hours. Its lineup of children's shows including 'Ms. Rachel,' 'Gabby's Dollhouse,' 'CoComelon Lane,' 'Blippi' and 'Hot Wheels Let's Race'; feature-length original movies on Netflix include 'The Sea Beast' and Adam Sandler's 'Leo.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
