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

The follow-up series to A Different World is progressing at Netflix, with the streaming giant making an unusual move by granting one of the few pilot orders in its history for this comedy project.

According to Variety, sources indicate that production on the pilot is set to begin in early summer, aimed at better understanding the show’s tone and the chemistry between its cast members. At the time of this report, the cast has not yet been confirmed.

An insider familiar with the situation shares that Netflix does not intend to follow the traditional broadcast network model, where shows compete for a limited number of spots during a pilot season.

Netflix has avoided the conventional pilot process for most of its history, only issuing its first-ever pilot order in 2023. Historically, the platform has favored straight-to-series or script-to-series deals for its projects. However, Netflix, which once vowed to keep ads

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