Sabrina Carpenter auditioned for the role of Riley, and Rowan Blanchard auditioned for the role of Maya. They were later cast in the other's role.
Harley Keiner (Danny McNulty), Cory's old high-school bully from Boy Meets World (1993), now works as the janitor at Riley's school. He received the job from Cory himself.
Ben Savage (Cory Matthews) and Rider Strong (Shawn Hunter) have both directed episodes. Danielle Fishel (Topanga Matthews) too.
Disney Channel's sequel of the popular 1993-2000 TGIF ABC sitcom Boy Meets World (1993) attracted 5.2 million viewers in its premiere on Friday evening, June 27, 2014, on that cable network. The sitcom was the number-one series launched in 2014 among the significant youth demographics. Also, 1.6 million adults aged 18-49 tuned into the premiere.
Series creator and producer Michael Jacobs talked about continuing storylines from Boy Meets World (1993), which started rumors of possible guest appearances, which did indeed come to be. He offered roles to every previous Boy Meets World (1993) actor if they wanted to be involved with the new show.