Remember Travis Birkenstock, the guy who turned being late to class 38 times into a heartfelt acceptance speech? He's coming back. Breckin Meyer has officially confirmed he'll reprise his role as the lovable slacker in the upcoming Clueless sequel series on Paramount+, and he's not just acting — he's also joining the writers' room.
The sequel, announced earlier this year, brings back Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz, now a successful businesswoman navigating life with a teenage daughter. That puts Cher in a whole new kind of challenge: trying to guide a kid who might be just as headstrong as she was. And now, one of her old classmates is along for the ride.
Meyer's Take on Grown-Up Travis
In a recent interview, Meyer shared that he's already been in the writers' room, figuring out what Travis would be like three decades later. He admitted that reading the new story is what convinced him to sign on. "Oh, that's actually pretty damn interesting, so let's delve into that," he recalled thinking. It's a good sign when the actor is as excited about the script as the fans are.
Meyer sat out the '90s Clueless sitcom, which brought back several other cast members. This time, he gets a say in how much of that kid who thanked McDonald's for his Egg McMuffins is still there. As a father of two daughters, Meyer brings a personal perspective to the scripts — exactly what a show about Cher raising a teenager needs.
What We Know So Far
The six-episode event series is being written and executive produced by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Jordan Weiss. Silverstone is also executive producing alongside original writer-director Amy Heckerling and producer Robert Lawrence. So far, Silverstone and Meyer are the only original cast members confirmed to return, but fans are already speculating about who else might show up. With Meyer in the writers' room, at least one former classmate gets to help answer that question himself.
Filming is set to begin in Los Angeles in 2027, though Paramount+ hasn't announced a premiere date yet. While we wait, you can revisit the original Clueless — or check out some other classic movie rankings to pass the time. And if you're in the mood for more nostalgia, Matt Damon's The Departed is hitting theaters again for its 20th anniversary.
With Meyer on board, the Clueless sequel is shaping up to be a fun mix of old and new. Whether Travis is still late to everything or has somehow become a responsible adult, we can't wait to see what he's been up to.
