‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Gets Rare Netflix Pilot Order

variety.com:

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The sequel series to “A Different World” is moving forward at Netflix, with the streamer giving out one of the only pilot orders in its history for the comedy project.

According to sources, the plan is shoot the pilot at the beginning of the summer to get a better sense of the show’s tone and of the chemistry among the ensemble cast.

No cast members have been locked in at the time of this publishing. An individual with knowledge of the situation says that Netflix does not plan to engage in a traditional pilot season like the broadcast networks, in which shows are competing for a limited number of slots.

Reps for Netflix declined to comment. Netflix has eschewed a traditional pilot process for most of its history, only announcing their first ever pilot order in 2023.