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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.

Chapter One: The River’s Edge

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Apa as Archie Andrews

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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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