Danielle Fishel, known for her role as Topanga Lawrence on the beloved sitcom Boy Meets World, recently shared some interesting insights during a rewatch podcast episode. Fishel revealed that if she had the choice, she would have taken a different route for her character's storyline with Ben Savage's character, Cory Matthews.
During the podcast, Fishel expressed that she wouldn't have had Cory and Topanga get married on the show. Instead, she envisioned a scenario where the characters go through the proposal and wedding planning but ultimately decide that marriage might not be the right choice for them at that moment. Fishel emphasized that she still wanted the characters to be together but felt that delaying the marriage aspect could have provided more storytelling opportunities.
Will Friedle, who portrayed Eric Matthews on the show, also shared his thoughts on what he would have changed. Friedle mentioned that he would have kept fan-favorite characters like Stuart Minkus, played by Lee Norris, around for longer. He believed that there was untapped comedic potential in the dynamic between the core group of characters.
Additionally, Friedle expressed a desire to retain Anthony Tyler Quinn, who played Jonathan Turner, on the show for an extended period. Friedle and Rider Strong, who played Shawn Hunter, both agreed that keeping certain characters on the show could have enhanced the overall storytelling and character dynamics.
Despite these hypothetical changes, Boy Meets World remains a beloved classic that continues to resonate with fans. The podcast episode provided a unique opportunity for the former cast members to reflect on their time working on the show and share their perspectives on how certain storylines could have been approached differently.
