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The A Different World cast at Unity Prep

The cast of A Different World outside Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn

On September 24, 2026, the premiere day of Netflix’s A Different World, the show’s cast surprised students at Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn as the new principals for a day on Meet Your New Principal, the docu-series created and hosted by DJ Boogz (formerly known as Principal for the Day). Original stars Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell were joined by the new cast: Maleah Joi Moon, Kennedi Reece, Jordan Aaron Hall, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche and Cornell Young IV. The day brought the cast into the hallways and classrooms for a surprise visit and real conversations with students.

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The cast of A Different World chatting with students at lunch at Unity Prep
Lunch with Unity Prep students
A cast member of A Different World making a heart with her hands during the school visit
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Principals
The cast of A Different World
Presented with
Netflix
School
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn
City
Brooklyn, NY
Date
September 24, 2026
Principal #
11

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