Atlanta-filmed ‘A Different World’ sequel series coming to Netflix

Actresses Dawnn Lewis, Cree Summer and Jasmine Guy perform in a scene from "A Stepping Stone," a second season episode of "A Different World." (Courtesy of ADW Tour)

This article was updated on Nov. 11 at 10:01 a.m.

“A Different World” is about to come for a whole new generation.

Netflix has picked up the sequel series for the popular NBC sitcom, Variety announced in a report published Monday.