Darryl Bell & Cornell Young IV: A Different World Returns to Hillman

<p class="isSelectedEnd">In this exciting episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, Gentry sits down with Darryl Bell and Cornell Young IV to talk about the return of one of television&rsquo;s most beloved shows, A Different World. The new Netflix continuation brings fans back to Hillman College, the iconic fictional HBCU that helped define style, culture, friendship, and social conversation for a generation.</p>

<p class="isSelectedEnd">Fans can watch or follow the show on Netflix here:<br><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81747525" data-rich-text-autolink="">A Different World</a></p>

<p class="isSelectedEnd">Darryl and Cornell talk about how the new series honors the spirit of the original 80s and 90s classic while bringing Hillman into a new era. They discuss the fashion, culture, campus life, and important issues that made the original show so groundbreaking &mdash; and how those themes will evolve for a new generation of students.</p>

<p class="isSelectedEnd">The conversation also dives into the heart of the new story: a father-son relationship that connects the legacy of the original cast with the fresh faces now walking the halls of Hillman. Cornell plays Shaquille Johnson, a new-generation student navigating life, identity, and opportunity at the HBCU, while Darryl Bell returns as Ron Johnson, helping bridge the past and present of the series.</p>

<p>From nostalgia and legacy to college culture, family, and the next chapter of Hillman, this episode is a must-listen for fans of A Different World old and new.</p>