‘Girl Meets World’ Producer Says Sabrina Carpenter and Rowan Blanchard Cried at Table Read When Creator Was ‘Horrible’ to Them

Key Points:

• The documentary "Doc Meets World," featuring Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong, explores their experiences growing up on "Boy Meets World" and returning to its spinoff, "Girl Meets World," which aired from 2014 to 2017.
• Producer Frank Pace and cast members reveal tensions with creator Michael Jacobs during "Girl Meets World," including a difficult table read where Jacobs harshly criticized the young cast, causing emotional distress.
• Rider Strong enjoyed directing episodes of "Girl Meets World" but eventually distanced himself from Jacobs due to his behavior, while Danielle Fishel pushed back against the show's focus on romantic storylines, advocating instead for female friendships.
• The documentary follows the trio's reunion for the "Pod Meets World" podcast and nationwide tour in 2022, reflecting on their personal and professional growth since the original series.
• "Doc Meets World" is directed by Chris Levitus and Zane Rubin and produced by Alexandra Barreto, debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival.