Doc Meets World reveals cast tensions with creator

Former cast members of the popular sitcom "Boy Meets World" have detailed a challenging environment during the production of its spinoff, "Girl Meets World," citing difficult interactions with the show's creator. These revelations are featured in the new documentary "Doc Meets World," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2026.

The documentary follows actors Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle as they reunite for their rewatch podcast, "Pod Meets World," launched in 2022, and its subsequent nationwide tour. A central theme is their reflection on working with creator Michael Jacobs on both the original series and the 2014-2017 Disney Channel spinoff.

Producer Frank Pace recounted a particularly tense first table read for "Girl Meets World," which starred Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter. In an interview with Fishel included in the documentary, Pace alleged that Jacobs was "horrible" and "reamed all the young cast," claiming they did not uphold the tradition of the original show. Pace stated that the incident left both Blanchard and Carpenter in tears.

The adult actors from the original series described complex and often strained relationships...