Kevin Hart Set To Play Gary Coleman’s Role In “Diff’rent Strokes” Special

Kevin Hart is set to play Arnold Jackson; a role made famous by Gary Coleman in an ABC special which will recreate classic episodes of the iconic 1980’s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes.”

ABC announced in a press release that they will air the 90-minute event, titled “Live in Front of a Studio Audience,” on Dec. 7.

John Lithgow will play Mr. Drummond, Damon Wayans will play Willis Jackson, and Ann Dowd will play Mrs. Garrett.

The 90-minute special will also feature a recreation of an episode of another 80’s sitcom, “The Facts of Life,” which was a spin-off from “Diff’rent Strokes.”