Introduction
Peyton Meyer and Rowan Blanchard are two young actors who rose to fame through their roles in the Disney Channel series, Girl Meets World. The show, which aired from 2014 to 2017, was a spin-off of the popular 90s sitcom, Boy Meets World.
Meyer and Blanchard played the lead roles of Lucas Friar and Riley Matthews, respectively. The show followed their adventures as they navigated through middle school, high school, and eventually, college.
Early Life
Peyton Meyer was born on November 24, 1998, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was raised in a family of five, with two older brothers and two younger sisters. Meyer was always interested in acting and began performing in local theater productions at a young age.
Rowan Blanchard was born on October 14, 2001, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were both actors, and she grew up surrounded by the entertainment industry. Blanchard began acting at the age of five and landed her first major role in the 2010 film, The Back-up Plan.
Girl Meets World
In 2013, Disney announced that they were developing a spin-off series of Boy Meets World, which would focus on the daughter of the original series' main characters, Cory and Topanga Matthews. Blanchard was cast as the lead role of Riley Matthews, and Meyer was cast as her love interest, Lucas Friar.
The show premiered on June 27, 2014, and was an instant hit with audiences. The series tackled important issues such as bullying, friendship, and growing up.
Other Work
Outside of Girl Meets World, both Meyer and Blanchard have appeared in various other projects.
Meyer has had guest roles on shows such as Dog with a Blog and Best Friends Whenever. He also starred in the 2019 film, American Housewife.
Blanchard has appeared in films such as A Wrinkle in Time and The Goldbergs. She also starred in the 2018 film, A World Away.
Personal Life
Both Meyer and Blanchard are very private about their personal lives. However, it is known that they are good friends and have remained close since the end of Girl Meets World.
Meyer is also an avid sports fan and enjoys playing basketball and football in his free time. Blanchard is a passionate activist and uses her platform to raise awareness for various social and political causes.
Conclusion
Peyton Meyer and Rowan Blanchard are two talented young actors who have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. Their performances in Girl Meets World have earned them a dedicated fanbase and launched their careers to new heights. We can't wait to see what they have in store for us in the future.
