A familiar face from Clueless returns to Beverly Hills for the franchise’s next chapter. However, the star will also work behind the scenes to shape the story alongside acting this time. The latest update offers hope for fans still waiting for the 1995 comedy to continue its story decades after its theatrical release.
Breckin Meyer, who played Travis Birkenstock in the original movie, has confirmed that he will reprise his role and serve as a writer in the new six-episode Clueless revival for Paramount+. In an interview for One Question talk show, the actor revealed, “I’ve been in the writers’ room on this show they’re doing of Clueless, a new version of Clueless.”
Moreover, the actor called the process the “ultimate version of me doing both things” and said, “[I am] writing on a character that I played 30 years ago, and trying to figure out what he would say now, and it’s really fun to put it in my head and try to think.”
Breckin Meyer reveals how he’s bringing Travis Birkenstock into the new Clueless era
Meyer admitted that he initially approached the Clueless revival with curiosity, but reading the scripts convinced him the project was worth exploring. The 52-year-old said, “When [the new series] came about, I was like, I’m curious, what are you guys thinking? When I read it, I was like, Oh, that’s actually pretty damn interesting, so let’s delve into that.”
The actor also explained that his perspective on his character has changed since the original 1995 movie, as “being in a different place” in his life influenced how he approached the scripts and his return to the character, with fatherhood playing a significant role. The six-episode revival will bring Meyer back alongside Alicia Silverstone, who will reprise her role as Cher Horowitz.
The story takes place 30 years after the original movie, with Cher now a successful businesswoman who believes she has mastered motherhood. However, things change when her daughter reaches high school, as parenting a teenager leaves her feeling “clueless” all over again. Amy Heckerling, who wrote and directed the original movie, will return as a producer. The filming is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in 2027.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
