Candace Cameron Bure, widely known for her wholesome roles in Full House and her outspoken Christian faith, recently opened up about a surprising chapter in her acting career—portraying a Satan-worshiping witch on the popular ’90s sitcom Boy Meets World. The role, which aired on a Halloween episode titled “The Witches of Pennbrook,” was a significant departure from the characters she’s best known for, like the beloved DJ Tanner.
A Surprising Role for a Familiar Face
During an episode of the Pod Meets World podcast, hosted by former Boy Meets World cast members Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel, and Will Friedle, Candace discussed how she came to take on the role of Millie, the evil witch. The decision, she explained, was primarily driven by her identity as an actress and her desire to explore different kinds of roles.
“They asked me if I would feel comfortable playing a witch, and my first thought was, ‘Well, I’m an actress. This is fun. It’s a sitcom. It’s comedy,’” Candace recalled. At the time, the role seemed like an exciting challenge—a chance to step outside her usual typecasting and try something new.
Why Boy Meets World Felt Like a Safe Space
Despite the role being a stark contrast to her usual family-friendly characters, Candace felt comfortable accepting it because it was Boy Meets World, a show with a reputation for being a safe, family-oriented program. “It still felt like a very safe place to do that because of what the show was all about in itself,” she explained. The show’s overall tone and values made her feel secure in her decision, even though it was an unusual part for her.
“It’s a family show,” Candace added, highlighting how the context of the show reassured her that the role wouldn’t conflict with her personal beliefs or image.
The Tension Between Acting and Personal Beliefs
However, Candace also admitted that playing the role wasn’t entirely without discomfort. Looking back, she acknowledges that some aspects of the character made her feel uneasy. “It was a little weird,” she confessed. “I mean, I remember saying some of those lines now having watched it, and I’m like, yeah, this doesn’t totally feel good.”
As she revisits the episode today, certain moments stand out to her as particularly uncomfortable, such as when she had to declare herself “the queen of darkness” in a menacing, growly voice. While she approached the role with the mindset of an actor—willing to explore different personas for the sake of the craft—she now views it with a more critical eye, especially given her strong Christian convictions.
The Importance of Redemption in Storytelling
Reflecting on her past roles, Candace shared that she now places a higher value on stories that feature redemption. For her, it’s not just about playing a character but about the message the story ultimately conveys. “If there was a part that called for the evil witch, but it was redemptive at the end, that’s what I’m always looking for in my storytelling and stories of faith, whether they have faith or not,” she said.
Candace’s emphasis on redemption aligns with her broader commitment to her faith, which has become increasingly central to her career choices. She made it clear that if a role were to glorify evil without any redemptive arc, she would now decline it. “If the through line was like, ‘Evil is good. Let’s keep practicing this,’ my answer would be no,” she asserted.
