EW: When did you first hear about this part?
BLANCHARD:It was like in the beginning of December.
EW: Had you heard ofBoy Meets Worldat the time?
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I saw a few episodes and I really liked the idea of people growing up.
BLANCHARD:Michael goes, I would have cast you right now if it werent for your age.
And then I was really disappointed.
I actually went into the car and cried.
My dad was like, You know, its not your fault.
I was so excited.
EW: What was it like meeting Ben and Danielle for the first time?
EW: How could you tell?
BLANCHARD:When I was reading the lines, we played off each other really well.
EW: Have you had a chance to sit down with Ben and Danielle?
BLANCHARD:I did actually talk to them.
The [producers] were in the room talking and they sent us out.
We talked for about 10 minutes about school and if Id seenBoy Meets World.
It was really cool to have like a one-on-one conversation with them.
EW: Tell me about your character.
Is she more like her mom or dad?
BLANCHARD:Shes a lot like her dad in that shes not rebel.
Riley wants to be her friend in a sense.
What is Rileys relationship like with her parents?
She wants to be more original.
EW: Does Riley want to be a singer or actress?
BLANCHARD:The show is about Riley growing up.
Its not about Riley singing or Riley dancing.
I think thats what makes the pilot unique.
I feel like shes going to be the one person who stays Riley.
EW: What kind of things will she be dealing with in school?
EW: Riley is a year older than you.
Do you have anything in common with her?
BLANCHARD:I do.
We both are excited and we both have a bright spirit.
Were both happy people who deal with everyday problems.
EW: Are there things in school that youre dealing with that you think Riley will be dealing with?
Riley will deal with the problems that we deal with everyday in school.
I hear Cory is a teacher at Rileys school.
BLANCHARD:My dad was actually my P.E.
teacher for a little bit, so I can definitely identify with that.
Like I said Riley and I are almost exactly alike.
I also think hes definitely harder on her because she is his daughter.
EW: In which ways are you and Riley different?
BLANCHARD:I mean theres not much.
Were not really different, were almost the same person.
EW: How do you feel about Rileys uncle Shawn possibly making an appearance onGirl Meets World?
I think Riley really likes the idea of going against the teachers even though she would never do it.
EW: When you watched the show did you have a favorite character?
BLANCHARD:Probably Topanga.
Shes just so happy and pretty and smart and nice.
I think thats definitely something I would like to be like.
EW: What did you like aboutBoy Meets World?
BLANCHARD:I liked how it was original and how it was just about what we go through everyday.
It wasnt like there was a whole spin to it and this and this is going to happen.
It was about what happens in a daily basis.
It wasnt like a soap opera or something so dramatic.
It was something that had everything.
A little bit of everything.
EW: What kind of reaction have you received since youve landed this role?
BLANCHARD:It was kind of crazy.
My phone was blowing up and I had gained like 5,000 followers overnight.
It was really surreal.
EW: Do you manage your own social media?
BLANCHARD:My mom kind of manages it, but Im mainly on there.
I understand Twitter much more than I understand Tumblr.
EW: What are people saying to you?
I was getting a lot of positive feedback, which I was really happy about.
EW: Why do you think people are so excited aboutGirl Meets World?
I think people are excited to see characters they grew up with continue.
EW: When you realized this was a reboot ofBoy Meets Worlddid you feel any pressure?
Or do you feel any pressure now?
EW: So what are you looking forward most to?
BLANCHARD:Im most looking forward to working with Ben and Danielle and especially Michael.
EW: Have you thought about how youre going to balance a TV show?
EW: What have your friends been saying?
My best friend Regan is just out of this world happy for me.
She knows Ill be able to balance it.
She knows Ill be able to still be her best friend and be on a show.
My friends will help me stay grounded and so will my family.
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