Breckin Meyer Celebrates 25 Years Since Can’t Hardly Wait
Actor looks back 25 years to his first big teen comedy, sharing a fun throwback for fans!!
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The star of iconic late-’90s comedies took a trip down memory lane this week, posting a black-and-white snap from the set of his breakout film on Instagram. With the simple caption “25 years ago…”, Breckin Meyer invited fans to look back at the moment that helped cement his place in the teen movie hall of fame. The image shows a younger Meyer, baseball cap worn low, leaning against a trailer—an intimate peek at his early days in Hollywood when he was still finding his footing as a leading man.
Behind The Scenes Throwback
Meyer’s post arrives exactly 25 years after the release of the 1998 teen comedy that introduced him to a wider audience. The Instagram photo (shared on March 23, 2023) captures him off-camera during a break in filming, jeans rolled up and sneakers scuffed from running lines under the California sun. In the caption he kept things brief, simply remarking “25 years ago…”, but the context was clear for fans who immediately recognized the era of his first starring role.
A Look Back At Can’t Hardly Wait
Directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont, Can’t Hardly Wait hit theaters in June 1998, positioned as a graduation-day party flick anchored by a young ensemble cast. Meyer played Kenny Fisher, the lovelorn graduate determined to win over his high school crush. The film grossed over $25 million domestically and has since built up a devoted following among ’90s movie buffs. For Meyer, it was a pivotal stepping stone from early TV guest spots—like Ellen and Murder, She Wrote—into feature films that would define his career.
Meyer’s Nostalgia Streak
This isn’t Meyer’s first nod to nostalgia on his official feed. Earlier this year he shared a tongue-in-cheek post reading “IYKYK 🎭 Josie and the Pussycats (2001)”, recalling his role in the cult favorite based on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon. Both instances underscore his fondness for celebrating past projects and letting longtime followers relive those franchises alongside him.
Fans flooded the comments under the “25 years ago…” post with GIFs, memories of their own high school days and shout-outs to the original soundtrack, which featured artists like Eve 6 and Letters to Cleo. Many tagged friends in memes and stills, turning Meyer’s single image into a group chat of ’90s feels. The actor even replied to a handful of messages, adding a personal touch that reminded everyone why social media remains a powerful way to connect.
Off-screen, Meyer has steadily added writing and producing credits to his résumé, co-creating and voicing characters on Adult Swim’s Robot Chicken since 2005. But he’s quick to acknowledge the films that launched his career—Clueless in 1995 and Can’t Hardly Wait three years later—whenever an anniversary rolls around. His recent throwback has sparked renewed interest in those titles across streaming platforms, where a new generation can discover the original teen comedy era.
By marking this milestone with only a handful of words and a single photo, Meyer proves that sometimes the simplest tributes can pack the biggest punch. Here’s to another 25 years of memorable moments on- and off-screen.
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