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ArchieBecomesRiverdale
The belovedArchiecomics come to life this week, whenRiverdalemakes its debut on The CW.
Meet the stars behind the live-action adaptation, ahead.

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Apa as Archie Andrews
K.J.
The 19-year-old star joinsRiverdaleas the red-headed high school student Archie Andrews.
Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper
Riverdalefound its Betty Cooper in Lili Reinhart.

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Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge
Camila Mendes makes her on-screen debut inRiverdale.
The newcomer landed the role of high school sophomore Veronica Lodge.
Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom
Newcomer Madelaine Petsch finds her place inRiverdaleas rich girl Cheryl Blossom.

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Petsch previously appeared in 2015’sThe Hiveand 2016’sThe Curse of Sleeping Beauty.
Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy

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Courtesy Archie Comics; Art Streiber/The CW

Courtesy Archie Comics; Art Streiber/The CW

Courtesy Archie Comics; Art Streiber/The CW