A Different World: Tom Werner Wants To Make An Impact On Screen, Stage & In The Stadium
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β’Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0000
π° What Happened
Producer Tom Werner says he wants his new Netflix show A Different World to make a real impact. The reboot premiered in September and was renewed for a second season. It drew 4.2 million views in its first few days. It also reached number one in 12 countries. Werner says he cares more about impact than about awards or money.
π The Backstory
Werner produced the original A Different World for NBC starting in 1987. When it first aired, admissions to historically black colleges rose about 25 per cent. The new show follows Deborah, the daughter of original characters Dwayne and Whitley, in her first year at Hillman College. Werner also works on a Liverpool FC drama with A24.
π― Why It Matters
The show deals with current issues like college funding and sexual assault. It can inspire young viewers to think about school and their future.
Producer Tom Werner says he wants his new Netflix show A Different World to make a real impact. The reboot premiered in September and was renewed for a second season. It drew 4.2 million views in its first few days. It also reached number one in 12 countries. Werner says he cares more about impact than about awards or money.
Werner produced the original A Different World for NBC starting in 1987. When it first aired, admissions to historically black colleges rose about 25 per cent. The new show follows Deborah, the daughter of original characters Dwayne and Whitley, in her first year at Hillman College. Werner also works on a Liverpool FC drama with A24.
The show deals with current issues like college funding and sexual assault. It can inspire young viewers to think about school and their future.