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Cornell Young IV stars in Netflix's ‘A Different World’ revival

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Actor Cornell Young IV is gaining significant attention for his role as Shaquille Johnson in the Netflix revival of the sitcom ‘A Different World’. The series has reached the number two spot on Netflix’s global TV chart.

Young, a 26-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri, drew upon his personal background as a competitive football player at Kirkwood High School and McKendree University to portray the character. He described his transition from athletics to theater as being a “real-life Troy Bolton,” balancing sports with performing.

In the series, his character, a star quarterback, navigates academic life at Hillman College, athletic competition, and personal grief. Young expressed a deep connection to the role, noting that he had been a fan of the original series and felt a personal alignment with the character's journey.

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Whew, Sweet Hillman Jesus! Living Thirst Trap Cornell Young IV Sends Social Media Into Swoonlivion Over ‘90s Fineness, Leaves ‘A Different World’ Viewers Buzzing, Binging & Barking At The Screen [bossip.com]
Whew, Sweet Hillman Jesus! Living Thirst Trap Cornell Young IV Sends Social Media Into Swoonlivion Over ‘90s Fineness, Leaves ‘A Different World’ Viewers Buzzing, Binging & Barking At The Screen [kysdc.com]
Whew, Sweet Hillman Jesus! Living Thirst Trap Cornell Young IV Sends Social Media Into Swoonlivion Over ‘90s Fineness, Leaves ‘A Different World’ Viewers Buzzing, Binging & Barking At The Screen [thebeatdfw.com]
Whew, Sweet Hillman Jesus! Living Thirst Trap Cornell Young IV Sends Social Media Into Swoonlivion Over ‘90s Fineness, Leaves ‘A Different World’ Viewers Buzzing, Binging & Barking At The Screen [kissrichmond.com]
Whew, Sweet Hillman Jesus! Living Thirst Trap Cornell Young IV Sends Social Media Into Swoonlivion Over ‘90s Fineness, Leaves ‘A Different World’ Viewers Buzzing, Binging & Barking At The Screen [wiznation.com]
Cornell Young IV Stuns in Striking New Press Photos for ‘A Different World’ [www.comicbasics.com]
Whew, Sweet Hillman Jesus! Living Thirst Trap Cornell Young IV Sends Social Media Into Swoonlivion Over ‘90s Fineness, Leaves ‘A Different World’ Viewers Buzzing, Binging & Barking At The Screen [rnbphilly.com]