Disney Channel Orders Full Season of GIRL MEETS WORLD
Disney Channel isn't doubting the potential popularity of its upcoming BOY MEETS WORLD sequel.
News broke today that Disney has ordered additional episode GIRL MEETS WORLD, a follow-up to the popular 1990's sitcom. Original show stars Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel reprise their roles as Cory and Topanga Matthews, now parents of a young daughter, Riley.
Fishel confirmed the order today on Twitter, posting: "Got the great news tonight that #GirlMeetsWorld was picked up for 8 more episodes - a total of 21! Can't wait for everyone to see them all."
GIRL MEETS WORLD will follow Riley, picking up over a decade after the show concluded its run on ABC in 2000. Production on the pilot began this spring ,with the series scheduled for the 2013-2014 season.
The multicam sitcom is from It's A Laugh Productions and "Boy Meets World" creators Michael Jacobs and April Kelly, who also serve as executive producers of the new series.
