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television series based on the characters of
Archie Comics Archie Comic Publications, Inc. (often referred to simply as Archie Comics) is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the village of Pelham, New York. The company's many titles feature the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Jug ...
, which made its debut on January 26, 2017. The series was adapted for
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by Archie Comics' chief creative officer
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (born 1973) is an American playwright, screenwriter, and comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Comics and for the television series ''Glee'' (2011–2014), ''Big Love'' (2009–2011), '' Riverdale'' (2017– ...
. A
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, titled ''
Katy Keene Katy Keene is a character created by Bill Woggon that has appeared in several comic book series published by Archie Comics since 1945. She is a model/actress/singer marketed by the publisher as "America's Queen of Pin-Ups and Fashions". In the b ...
'' and set between the fourth and fifth season of ''Riverdale'', aired from February 6, 2020, to May 14, 2020.


Background

The series features an ensemble cast based on the
characters Character or Characters may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''Character'' (novel), a 1936 Dutch novel by Ferdinand Bordewijk * ''Characters'' (Theophrastus), a classical Greek set of character sketches attributed to Theoph ...
from of the comic series, with
KJ Apa Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa (born 17 June 1997), known by his stage name KJ Apa, is a New Zealand actor. He gained recognition for playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' (2013–2015) and Archie Andrews in the C ...
in the role of
Archie Andrews Archibald "Archie" Andrews, created in 1941 by publisher John L. Goldwater and artist Bob Montana in collaboration with writer Vic Bloom,
;
Lili Reinhart Lili Pauline Reinhart (born September 13, 1996) is an American actress. She gained recognition for playing Betty Cooper on the CW teen drama series '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023). She has also starred in the crime drama film '' Hustlers'' (2019) a ...
as
Betty Cooper Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper is one of the main characters appearing in American comic books published by Archie Comics. She is the lead guitarist, percussionist and one of the three singers of The Archies. The character was created by Bob Montan ...
,
Camila Mendes Camila Carraro Mendes (; ; born June 29, 1994) is an American actress. She made her acting debut portraying Veronica Lodge on The CW teen drama series '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023), for which she won a Teen Choice Award in 2017. Mendes transition ...
as
Veronica Lodge Veronica Cecilia Lodge is one of the main characters in the Archie Comics franchise, and is the keyboardist and one of the three vocalists of rock band The Archies. She is from New York but currently resides in the town of Riverdale, with her p ...
, and
Cole Sprouse Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Cody Martin on the Disney Channel series ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' (2005–2008), and its spin-off series ''The Suite Life on Deck'' (2008– ...
as
Jughead Jones Forsythe Pendleton "Jughead" Jones III is one of the fictional characters created by Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater in Archie Comics who first appeared in the first Archie story, from '' Pep Comics'' #22 (December 1941). He is the drummer ...
. The main cast also features
Madelaine Petsch Madelaine Grobbelaar Petsch (born August 18, 1994) is an American and South African actress and social media personality. She is best known for portraying Cheryl Blossom on The CW television series '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023). Early life Pets ...
as
Cheryl Blossom Cheryl Marjorie Blossom is a fictional character of the Archie Comics universe. She is a wealthy and powerful teenage girl, the privileged daughter of a businessman. She is portrayed by Madelaine Petsch in ''Riverdale (American TV series), Riverd ...
,
Ashleigh Murray Ashleigh Murray (born January 18, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her breakthrough role as Josie McCoy, the lead singer of the fictional band Josie and the Pussycats, on The CW television series '' Riverdale'', whic ...
as
Josie McCoy ''Josie and the Pussycats'' (initially published as ''She's Josie'' and ''Josie'') is a teen-humor comic book about a fictional rock band, created by Dan DeCarlo and published by Archie Comics. First published in 1963, with regular issues through ...
,
Casey Cott Casey Morton Cott (born August 8, 1992) is an American actor, known for his role as Kevin Keller on The CW series '' Riverdale''. Early life and education Cott was born in 1992, the middle of three children of Rick Cott, an investment manager ...
as Kevin Keller, Ross Butler and
Charles Melton Charles Michael Melton (born January 4, 1991) is an American actor. After working as a fashion model, Melton ventured to acting with guest roles on the television series ''Glee'' (2014) and '' American Horror Story: Hotel'' (20152016). His bre ...
as
Reggie Mantle Reginald "Reggie" Mantle is a fictional teenager in stories published by Archie Comics; he is introduced by writer-artist Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater in ''Jackpot Comics'' #5 (cover-dated Spring 1942). He also appears in CW's '' Riverdale'' ...
,
Vanessa Morgan Vanessa Morgan Mziray (born March 23, 1992) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Beatrix "Bird" Castro in the MTV teen drama series '' Finding Carter'', as Amanda Pierce in the Family teen comedy series ''The Latest Buzz'', and a ...
as Toni Topaz,
Drew Ray Tanner Drew Ray Tanner (born 1992) is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Fangs Fogarty on '' Riverdale''. Early life Tanner was born in Victoria, British Columbia. When he was two years old, his father left, and his mother decided to move to ...
as Fangs Fogarty, and
Erinn Westbrook Erinn Westbrook is an American actress, singer, dancer and model. She is known for portraying Bree in ''Glee'', Gabby Richards in the MTV series '' Awkward'', and Magnolia Barnard in the Netflix series '' Insatiable''. From 2021-2023, she star ...
as Tabitha Tate. Other main characters in the series include the parents of the main characters:
Luke Perry Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III (October 11, 1966 – March 4, 2019) was an American actor. He became a teen idol for playing Dylan McKay on the Fox television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' from 1990 to 1995, and again from 1998 to 2000. ...
as Fred Andrews,
Mädchen Amick Mädchen Amick ( ; born December 12, 1970) is an American actress and television director. She is known for her starring role as Shelly Johnson on the television series ''Twin Peaks'' (1990–1991), its prequel film '' Twin Peaks: Fire Walk wi ...
as
Alice Cooper Vincent Damon Furnier (born February 4, 1948), known by his stage name Alice Cooper, is an American rock singer and songwriter whose career spans sixty years. With a raspy voice and a stage show that features numerous props and stage illusion ...
,
Marisol Nichols Marisol Nichols (born November 2, 1973) is an American actress and former volunteer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, known for her roles as Principal Ramirez on the Nickelodeon animated series ''The Loud House'' as well as Nadia Yassir o ...
and
Mark Consuelos Mark Andrew Consuelos (; born March 30, 1971) is an American actor and talk show host. He rose to prominence as a television actor on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' for his portrayal of Mateo Santos (1995–2002, 2010), and subsequently ...
as
Hermione Hermione most commonly refers to: * Hermione (given name), a female given name * Hermione (mythology), only daughter of Menelaus and Helen in Greek mythology and original bearer of the name * Hermione Granger, a character in ''Harry Potter'' Hermi ...
and
Hiram Lodge Hiram P. Lodge is a fictional character in the Archie Comics series. He is a father to the series' protagonist, Veronica Lodge and a husband to her mother, Hermione Lodge. He is the owner and CEO of his own multi-billion dollar conglomerate, ...
, respectively, and
Skeet Ulrich Skeet Ulrich (; born Bryan Ray Trout on January 20, 1970) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in popular 1990s films, including Billy Loomis in '' Scream'' (1996), Chris Hooker in '' The Craft'' (1996), and Vincent Lopiano in ' ...
as F.P. Jones.


Overview

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(actor receives "Starring" credit that season)
: Recurring cast (actor appears in three or more episodes that season) : Guest cast (actor appears in one or two episodes that season) ;Notes


Family tree


Main characters


Archie Andrews

Archibald "Archie" Andrews (portrayed by
KJ Apa Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa (born 17 June 1997), known by his stage name KJ Apa, is a New Zealand actor. He gained recognition for playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' (2013–2015) and Archie Andrews in the C ...
) is an intense and conflicted teenager, a high school sophomore who got in shape over the summer and now has to manage the newfound attention of his classmates. He struggles to balance his social life with his passion for writing and performing music, against the wishes of his father and his football coach. In the first season Archie's plots center on a secret love affair with his teacher, Mrs. Grundy; while he must choose his between his music and football but must also save the family business while pursuing the love of Veronica Lodge. In the second season he begins facing the tragedy of the shooting of his father and therefore orchestrates the creation of the "Red Circle" to protect Riverdale from Black Hood, then ends up approaching Betty to end him. Later he must join the Lodge family mafia so that Hiram Lodge approves his relationship with Veronica but everything ends badly and Archie ends up framed for murder. In season 3 he faces trial for murder and is sent to the Leopord Juvenile Detention Center where he is rescued by his friends and leaves Riverdale temporarily. Finally he returns and becomes romantically linked to Josie McCoy and focuses again on his music but is involved in the game "Griffins and Gargoyles" where he is "The Red Paladin" and the mission is to assassinate him, but he eventually fights for his life and survives. Later opens a boxing gym "El Royale Fight Club" to become a boxer. In season 4, he goes through the great pain of his father's death, while Riverdale is watched by "The Author" because his uncle Frank arrives in town to accompany him in his final year. Archie is part of the cover-up of the "death of Jughead", there his role is to pretend to be the support of Betty started a false romance with her but this awakened the old feelings of both causing a rapprochement between them. In season 5 he graduates, enlists in the army and after 5 years returns to Riverdale and sets out to revive and save the town from the hands of Hiram Lodge, in the process begins a formal romance with Betty. Hiram plants a bomb under their beds and it explodes soon after. In season 6, the bomb sends them to a timeline where they have powers, Archie becomes the toughest man in the world being unbreakable while focusing on forming a family with Betty but Percival murders him along with others but Cheryl (now a witch) manages to revive him and together with the gang they end him. He finally proposes to Betty; however, Bailey's Comet was expected to explode in Riverdale. In season 7, he is sent to 1955 to survive Bailey's Comet but does not remember his previous lives. There he meets Veronica again with whom he falls in love, then dates Cheryl, forges a great friendship with Reggie and Kevin. He finally remembers his life. Years later, 86-year-old Betty reveals that they along with Jughead and Veronica decided to explore all their feelings and became a romantic quartet and then Archie moved to Los Angeles with his construction team, where he became a contractor and amateur writer. He never returned to Riverdale, since in the city he met a woman with whom he fell in love and with whom he formed a family. When he died he asked that he be buried next to his father in his hometown.


Betty Cooper

Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper (portrayed by
Lili Reinhart Lili Pauline Reinhart (born September 13, 1996) is an American actress. She gained recognition for playing Betty Cooper on the CW teen drama series '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023). She has also starred in the crime drama film '' Hustlers'' (2019) a ...
) is sweet, studious, eager-to-please and wholesome as apple pie with a huge crush on her longtime best friend, Archie. Tired of being the perfect daughter, student, sister, etc., she turns to her new friend, Veronica, for life advice — much to the consternation of her emotionally brittle mother. In the first season, we are introduced to Betty who has intentions to stop suppressing her love feelings for Archie, while seeking to revive Riverdale High School's newspaper, The Blue and Gold. On the other hand, he investigates and solves Jason Blossom's seine, the disappearance of Polly Cooper and the secrets of Miss Grundy situations that connect her directly with Jughead and develop feelings for him. In season 2, after the arrival of Black Hood she becomes his nexus and main victim being stalked. Determined to solve it, she does anything to strip naked for the crowd to get the membership of the snakes, she teams up with Archie to take down Black Hood but ends up awakening her old crush but in turn must deal with the appearance of Chic, her supposed half-brother. He discovers that his father is Black Hood and manages to stop him. In season 3, she participates in the rescue of Archie, then investigates the suicide game led by King Gargoyle situation that keys to be interned in the Sisters of Silent Mercy there she discovers the truth about King Gargoyle being Chic with the help of her Hal Cooper (Black Hood) which are led by Penelope Blossom who forces her to kill her father but does.


Veronica Lodge

Veronica Cecilia Lodge (Luna) (portrayed by
Camila Mendes Camila Carraro Mendes (; ; born June 29, 1994) is an American actress. She made her acting debut portraying Veronica Lodge on The CW teen drama series '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023), for which she won a Teen Choice Award in 2017. Mendes transition ...
) is the daughter of Hiram and Hermione Lodge. She is the girlfriend of Archie Andrews and the ex-girlfriend of Reggie Mantle and wife of Reggie Mantle (In Rivervale). Veronica is a student at Riverdale High School. In addition, she is a member of the River Vixens and Josie and the pussycats. She moved from New York to her mother's hometown of Riverdale due to her father's arrest and subsequent incarceration. She arrives in Riverdale in order to start over and leave her troubled past behind. While living in New York, Veronica was filthy rich, popular, and fashionable. She was also a bully and a mean girl. After her father is arrested, she and her mother Hermione are forced to flee New York City and relocate to Riverdale. She struggles to find the truth behind her father's loyalties and intentions, as she fears what will happen once he is released from prison and back home with them. Meanwhile, she is also trying to reform herself into a better person. She eventually develops friendships with all of the main characters including Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, Josie McCoy, Cheryl Blossom and Kevin Keller. She becomes Archie Andrews' girlfriend and later on, Reggie Mantle's girlfriend. In season 2, Veronica's father Hiram is released from jail and moves back to Riverdale to join Hermione and Veronica as a family. After Hiram is released, Veronica gets involved in the Lodge family business. However, with time, she turns against her father and finally realizes what a horrible person he is despite constantly having blind faith in him the entire time. She is now an adversary to her father and spent the majority of the third season taking her father down and successfully having him put in prison for all of the crimes he has committed in Riverdale. Though believed to have been the only child of her father Hiram, it's later on revealed that she has an older paternal half-sister named Hermosa Lodge, who made her first appearance in the fourth season.


Jughead Jones

Forsythe Pendleton "Jughead" Jones III (portrayed by
Cole Sprouse Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Cody Martin on the Disney Channel series ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' (2005–2008), and its spin-off series ''The Suite Life on Deck'' (2008– ...
) is the son of F.P. and Gladys Jones, half-brother of Charles Smith, older brother of Jellybean Jones and the boyfriend of Betty Cooper. Jughead was a sophomore at Riverdale High School, he started investigating the murder of Jason Blossom with Betty Cooper and later on becomes her boyfriend, but after the arrest of his father, F.P. Jones, the leader of the Southside Serpents, he was placed into foster care and had to transfer to Southside High. While attending the gang and drug-infested high school, he re-opened the school newspaper, ''The Red and Black'', where he was an editor, alongside new recruit, Toni Topaz, the newspaper's photographer, with Robert Phillips, their adviser until his arrest. However, with the closing of Southside High, Jughead has returned to Riverdale High. He is a close friend of Archie Andrews and Betty Cooper. He is also a member of the Southside Serpents, which he joined following his father's arrest, despite being advised against it.


Cheryl Blossom

Cheryl Marjorie Blossom (portrayed by
Madelaine Petsch Madelaine Grobbelaar Petsch (born August 18, 1994) is an American and South African actress and social media personality. She is best known for portraying Cheryl Blossom on The CW television series '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023). Early life Pets ...
) is the daughter of Clifford and Penelope Blossom, twin sister of Jason Blossom, and the aunt to Jason and Polly's twin babies. She eventually marries Toni Topaz and has a son with her. Cheryl is a popular student at Riverdale High School, head cheerleader of the River Vixens and the self-proclaimed Queen Bee. Her life is turned upside down when her twin brother Jason is murdered, and her family's secrets are exposed in the investigation, including their drug business that ultimately led her father to kill Jason. Cheryl puts on a brave face and icy exterior to hide the fact that her parents abuse her, but it thaws throughout the series as she gains freedom from her mother and embraces who she really is. In season 2, it's revealed that Cheryl is a lesbian, and that her mother told her at a young age that her feelings were deviant. She meets Toni Topaz, who assures her that there's nothing wrong with her sexuality, and the two date and live together until graduation, when they break up because Cheryl feels she needs to atone for her family's many sins. In Season 5, Cheryl spends the seven years after graduation being a recluse in her family's mansion, Thornhill, because she believes she's cursed. She's eventually coaxed out by Toni, and while the two still have feelings for each other, too much miscommunication and drama keeps them apart. Instead, Cheryl joins her mother's ministry, and finds a sense of purpose in worshiping the elements. In Season 6, Cheryl learns that she's a witch and develops the power of pyrokinesis. She reconnects with her childhood crush Heather, who helps her develop and understand her new abilities, and in turn, Cheryl is able to help all of her friends when they come to her for answers and assistance with their own new powers. At the end of the season, Heather tells her that she and Toni are soulmates fated to end up together, before she absorbs the other characters' powers and attempts to melt Bailey's Comet before it can strike and destroy Riverdale. In Season 7, after she fails to melt the comet, Cheryl is sent back in 1955, where she's a teenager again with no memories of her life. She lives at home with her abusive parents again, her twin is alive, but is now Julian Blossom, and she's back in the closet. To hide her sexuality, she attempts to date Archie for a brief period, but she can't deny her feelings for Toni for long, and eventually the two begin to date again. Cheryl spends much of the season battling the homophobia, racism and other injustices of the time, while exposing her parents as Russian spies with the help of Jughead. Cheryl eventually regains her memories of the future, but she must stay in the past. She ends up moving to California with Toni, where she's a successful painter and an activist. They get married and have a son named Dale. She dies peacefully after living a full life.


Hermione Lodge

Hermione Apollonia Lodge (née Gomez) (portrayed by
Marisol Nichols Marisol Nichols (born November 2, 1973) is an American actress and former volunteer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, known for her roles as Principal Ramirez on the Nickelodeon animated series ''The Loud House'' as well as Nadia Yassir o ...
) is the ex-wife of Hiram Lodge and the mother of Veronica Lodge. Hermione grew up in Riverdale and she came from a poor, working class Latino family. During that time, she would date Fred Andrews. However, she found herself drawn and attracted to Hiram Lodge, the wealthy boy whom her mother didn't approve of her dating because she felt he was a scrub and not decent for her daughter despite his wealth. Hermione found herself in a love triangle with Fred and Hiram in high school, but in the end, she ultimately chose Hiram over Fred. Throughout her high school years, Hermione worked at local businesses such as the Bijou and Spiffany's. During her youth, some would have described Hermione as a mean girl, but flashbacks suggest that she was a rebelling Catholic girl who wore glasses and a Catholic school girl uniform. She even believes her current misfortune was karma finally catching up to her. After she broke up with Fred, she married Hiram Lodge and the two moved to New York City. Together they had a daughter, Veronica. After Hiram was arrested for fraud and embezzlement, Hermione and Veronica fled New York City and moved back to Riverdale. After the scandal, the only remaining property that was not seized because it was in Hermione's name was the luxurious apartment building, the Pembrooke, where she resides with her husband and daughter. In season 2, Hermione runs for Mayor of Riverdale. She ends up winning the election, beating out Fred Andrews by a smidge. As of season 2, she is the current mayor of Riverdale. In season 3, Hermione appoints FP Jones as the Sheriff of Riverdale after hiring FP to shoot Hiram.


Josie McCoy

Josephine "Josie" McCoy (portrayed by
Ashleigh Murray Ashleigh Murray (born January 18, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her breakthrough role as Josie McCoy, the lead singer of the fictional band Josie and the Pussycats, on The CW television series '' Riverdale'', whic ...
) is the daughter of Myles and Sierra McCoy. Josie is a student at Riverdale High School and was both the lead singer and guitarist of her band, Josie and the Pussycats. After she secretly made the decision to pursue a solo career, Valerie Brown and Melody Valentine disbanded the group. Her father, who was a man of music, gave her the name Josephine, after the late singer Josephine Baker. Because of this, she often struggles to gain his approval while also trying to impress him. Unlike her father, Josie's mother Sierra is far more encouraging of her talents, especially her band and music. They both enforce "black excellence", especially when the choice of the band members are concerned.


Alice Cooper

Alice Susanna Cooper (née Smith) (portrayed by
Mädchen Amick Mädchen Amick ( ; born December 12, 1970) is an American actress and television director. She is known for her starring role as Shelly Johnson on the television series ''Twin Peaks'' (1990–1991), its prequel film '' Twin Peaks: Fire Walk wi ...
) is the ex-wife of Hal Cooper, mother of Charles Smith, Betty, and Polly Cooper, the grandmother of Jason and Polly's twin babies and the editor and co-owner of the local newspaper The Riverdale Register. Alice grew up on the south side of Riverdale and attended the local high school with Hermione Lodge, Fred Andrews, FP Jones, Penelope Blossom, Hal Cooper, Hiram Lodge, Mary Andrews, Tom Keller and Sierra McKoy.


Fred Andrews

Frederick Arthur "Fred" Andrews (portrayed by
Luke Perry Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III (October 11, 1966 – March 4, 2019) was an American actor. He became a teen idol for playing Dylan McKay on the Fox television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' from 1990 to 1995, and again from 1998 to 2000. ...
) was the ex-husband of Mary Andrews, father of Archie Andrews and the owner of Andrews Construction. Fred was raised in Riverdale, and like his son, attended the local high school, where he was close friends with F.P. Jones, Alice Cooper, Hermione Lodge, Penelope Blossom, Hal Cooper, Hiram Lodge, Mary Andrews, Tom Keller and Sierra McKoy, and briefly dated Hermione until she chose the rich kid, Hiram over him. During those high school years, Fred and F.P. spent an entire summer fixing up an old DW bus, which they later came to called "The Shaggin' Wagon". Following that, he and F.P. formed a band their senior year, which they named "The Fred Heads". Apparently, this attracted the attention of a lot of ladies for Fred. He later went on to marry Mary Andrews and she would give birth to their first and only child, Archie Andrews. However, that did not last. He and Mary separated, which was not amicable as the two had trouble being in the same room together without a mediator present and Mary moved away to Chicago. Luke Perry died of a stroke in March 2019, and as a result Fred Andrews died in a hit-and-run while assisting a stranger.


Hiram Lodge

Hiram Lodge (born Jaime Luna) (portrayed by
Mark Consuelos Mark Andrew Consuelos (; born March 30, 1971) is an American actor and talk show host. He rose to prominence as a television actor on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' for his portrayal of Mateo Santos (1995–2002, 2010), and subsequently ...
) is the ex-husband of Hermione Lodge, father of Hermosa and Veronica Lodge and the CEO and President of Lodge Industries. Hiram supposedly grew up in Riverdale, where he was known as the filthy rich kid. During this time, he dated Hermione Gomez, who broke up with Fred Andrews to be with him. Along with building a relationship with Hermione, he forged a rivalry with Clifford Blossom during his high school years. It was later revealed that while attending Riverdale High School, Hiram was the wrestling state champion, earning him a trophy for his great achievement. After graduating, he and Hermione moved to New York City, and some time later got married and had a daughter, Veronica, and they all lived together in New York living a wealthy, luxurious lifestyle. However, their fancy life and luxurious living did not last forever as Hiram was arrested for fraud and embezzlement. Despite his imprisonment, Hiram still ran his businesses and criminal empire from behind bars. He has been released from prison and has now taken up residence at the Pembrooke in Riverdale with his wife and daughter. Since his release, he has secretly purchased Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe, hiring Pop Tate as manager in exchange for his silence. Hiram is also business partners with Fred Andrews, working on the SoDale project together, an arrangement that was put in place by Hermione, in an effort to legitimize Lodge Industries. He has also taken over Riverdale by purchasing all of the businesses and lands within the town, including Southside High (which he had intended to use to build his for profit prison), the Riverdale Register, and Sunnyside Trailer Park just to name a few. He also intended to have Fred Andrews run for Mayor of Riverdale but when he declined to run under the Lodge's request, he had his wife Hermione run for Mayor instead. Hiram's intention of having Hermione run for Mayor was so that he could have complete control over Riverdale with an iron fist. Hiram continues to operate his devious schemes and have control over Riverdale until eventually, it all comes crashing down in season three. Hiram ends up being arrested by Sheriff FP Jones and he is imprisoned in the very prison that he built and becomes its first inmate. Despite being in prison, Hiram is still able to manipulate things to his own accord as he had Hermione arrested by the FBI to get back at her and Veronica for betraying him. In addition to being a very wealthy, powerful business man, Hiram is also a crime boss and a drug lord. Throughout season 2 and 3, Hiram has successfully been peddling Fizzle Rocks and Jingle Jangle throughout Riverdale. In season 4, it is revealed that Hiram has another daughter named Hermosa Lodge whom he has kept hidden and secret. Consuelos joined the series in the second season.


Kevin Keller

Kevin Keller (portrayed by
Casey Cott Casey Morton Cott (born August 8, 1992) is an American actor, known for his role as Kevin Keller on The CW series '' Riverdale''. Early life and education Cott was born in 1992, the middle of three children of Rick Cott, an investment manager ...
) is the son of Tom and Mrs. Keller. Kevin is a sophomore at Riverdale High School and the best friend of Betty Cooper. Along with that, he has become Veronica's G.B.F. ( gay best friend). Kevin also struggles with his sexuality, as he does not have the same options as his friends do. Because of this, it often causes Kevin to act recklessly at times. He has dated Joaquin, as well as had some interactions with Moose Mason, but Joaquin left Riverdale, forcing their break-up and Moose is unwilling to be "out" like Kevin, forcing him to resort to other means in order to feel something. But lately, Kevin has revealed strong feelings towards Moose, that were either rejected or unnoticed. In the second-season finale, after Moose is upset about the death of Midge, he and Moose share a kiss. Cott was promoted to the main cast for the second season after recurring in the first.


F.P. Jones

Forsythe Pendleton "F.P." Jones II (portrayed by
Skeet Ulrich Skeet Ulrich (; born Bryan Ray Trout on January 20, 1970) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in popular 1990s films, including Billy Loomis in '' Scream'' (1996), Chris Hooker in '' The Craft'' (1996), and Vincent Lopiano in ' ...
) is the ex-husband of Gladys Jones, father of Jughead and Jellybean Jones and Charles Smith Jones, and the leader of the Southside Serpents. F.P. grew up in Riverdale and attended Riverdale High School with best friend Fred Andrews, Mary Andrews, Penelope Blossom, Alice Cooper, Hal Cooper and Hermione Lodge. At the age of sixteen, F.P.'s father kicked him out of the house and "told him to go to hell". Instead, he joined the Southside Serpents, who accepted him as one of their own. Soon thereafter, he enlisted in the army. After serving his country, F.P. returned to Riverdale, picking up from where he left off with the Serpents; however, he later retired and gave the place of king and queen to Jughead and Betty . F.P. and Fred Andrews later went on to found a construction company together, but barely made enough to stay in business. By that time, F.P. had married and become a father to two young children, whom he and his wife would frequently take to the Twilight Drive-In-however, they often could not afford tickets for everyone, so the kids would hide in the trunk until they parked. While Fred had his wife and son, Archie, to provide for, F.P. had his family as well as many hospital bills. Due to this, F.P. became involved in a string of criminal activities which would often end with him getting arrested and Fred having to bail him out. Eventually, he became too big of a liability for their company and was forced by Fred to resign. After losing his job, F.P. began drinking heavily, which led the Jones family to fall apart. F.P.'s wife left him and took their daughter with her to Toledo to live with the kids' grandparents, and Jughead began living out of the projection booth of the drive-in, where he had found employment. F.P. ended up living alone at the Sunnyside Trailer Park, where he continued drinking. At an unknown point, F.P. became the leader of the Southside Serpents, a dangerous biker gang of thugs and criminals. In the third season, he becomes the Sheriff of Riverdale after being appointed the position by Mayor Lodge. He is currently in a live-in relationship with his high-school sweetheart, Alice Cooper. Ulrich was promoted to the main cast for the second season after recurring in the first.


Reggie Mantle

Reginald "Reggie" Mantle (portrayed by Ross Butler (season 1) and
Charles Melton Charles Michael Melton (born January 4, 1991) is an American actor. After working as a fashion model, Melton ventured to acting with guest roles on the television series ''Glee'' (2014) and '' American Horror Story: Hotel'' (20152016). His bre ...
(season 2 to present) is Archie's long-time friend and rival, a football player at Riverdale High School and town prankster. He and Veronica started dating after Archie left however after his return Veronica felt guilty and didn't want a relationship with Reggie any longer, but they eventually got back together. Butler left the series after the first season owing to his commitments as a member of the main cast on ''
13 Reasons Why ''13 Reasons Why'' (also stylized as ''TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY'') is an American teen drama television series based on the 2007 novel '' Thirteen Reasons Why'' by author Jay Asher. Developed for Netflix by Brian Yorkey and with Selena Gomez ser ...
''; Melton was cast to take over the role of Reggie in the second season on a recurring basis and was promoted to the main cast in the third season.


Antoinette "Toni" Topaz

Antoinette "Toni" Topaz (portrayed by
Vanessa Morgan Vanessa Morgan Mziray (born March 23, 1992) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Beatrix "Bird" Castro in the MTV teen drama series '' Finding Carter'', as Amanda Pierce in the Family teen comedy series ''The Latest Buzz'', and a ...
) is introduced in season 2 when she befriends Jughead Jones when he starts attending Southside High. Her family are founding members of the Southside Serpents, Riverdale's notorious biker gang, which she eventually becomes the leader of. She was a social worker and then a guidance counselor at Riverdale High, as well as a bar owner and a town council member. She identifies as bisexual, and had a brief fling with Jughead in season 2 and was with Fangs in season 6, but she spends most of the series with Cheryl, and eventually marries her. She had a son named Anthony with Fangs and Kevin, who was aged up from a baby to a teenager before being erased from the timeline, and then a son with Cheryl, named Dale (portrayed by Vanessa Morgan's real son), in the new timeline.


Fangs Fogarty

Fangs Fogarty (portrayed by
Drew Ray Tanner Drew Ray Tanner (born 1992) is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Fangs Fogarty on '' Riverdale''. Early life Tanner was born in Victoria, British Columbia. When he was two years old, his father left, and his mother decided to move to ...
) is a member of the Southside Serpents, who is introduced in the second season when Jughead transfers to Southside High and joins the Serpents. He's bisexual and had an on again/off again relationship with Kevin throughout high school, and then a more serious one for seven years after they graduated. They get engaged and plan to have a baby with Toni as their surrogate in season 5, but when Kevin calls the engagement off, Fangs and Toni get together in season 6. Then, in season 7, Fangs is sent back to 1955 with the rest of the gang. Here, he quickly falls for Midge Klump, who he eventually marries and has a baby with before he dies tragically in a bus crash just weeks after graduation.


Tabitha Tate

Tabitha Tate (portrayed by
Erinn Westbrook Erinn Westbrook is an American actress, singer, dancer and model. She is known for portraying Bree in ''Glee'', Gabby Richards in the MTV series '' Awkward'', and Magnolia Barnard in the Netflix series '' Insatiable''. From 2021-2023, she star ...
) is the ambitious, entrepreneurial granddaughter of Pop Tate, who has come to town to take over Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe in the hopes of franchising the iconic diner. She befriends Jughead after she gives him a job and helps him with his investigations and his drinking problem, and the two fall in love. She also befriends Betty, Veronica and Archie, and helps in their quest to make Riverdale a better place. She gains the power of chronokinesis and becomes Riverdale's guardian angel in season 6, which makes her instrumental in stopping Percival Pickens from destroying Riverdale. She uses her powers to send everyone back in 1955 before Bailey's comet can strike Riverdale, but she is unable to stay there and live her life with Jughead and her friends. She saves the timeline and the multiverse, gives them their memories back, kisses Jughead goodbye, and then disappears.


Recurring characters


Introduced in season one


Tom Keller

*
Martin Cummins Martin Cummins (born November 28, 1969) is a Canadian actor known for his role as Ames White in '' Dark Angel'' and as Nick Boyle in '' Poltergeist: The Legacy''. Life and career Cummins went to Seaquam Secondary School in the town of North ...
as Tom Keller: The town's police sheriff and Kevin's father.


Sierra McCoy

*
Robin Givens Robin Givens (born November 27, 1964) is an American actress and director. Givens played Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom '' Head of the Class'' in 1986, and remained on the series for its five year duration. Her troubled marriage to boxer ...
as Sierra McCoy: The mayor of Riverdale and Josie's mother.


Penelope Blossom

*
Nathalie Boltt Nathalie Boltt (born July 19, 1973) is a South African actress, director and writer. Her initial break into acting was in her birth country, South Africa, as Joey Ortlepp on the SABC 3 drama ''Isidingo'' from 2001 to 2004. She is best known for ...
as Penelope Blossom: Cheryl and Jason's mother.


Hal Cooper

*
Lochlyn Munro Lochlyn Munro (born February 12, 1966) is a Canadian actor. His most notable film roles include ''A Night at the Roxbury'' (1998), ''Scary Movie'' (2000), ''Freddy vs. Jason'' (2003), ''White Chicks'' (2004), ''The Predator (film), The Predator ...
as Hal Cooper: Polly and Betty's father, and Alice Cooper's ex-husband.


Floyd Clayton

*
Colin Lawrence Colin Lawrence is an English-Canadian actor known for his roles in film and television. He is best known for playing John 'Preacher' Middleton in the Netflix series ''Virgin River'' (2019–2024). Early life Lawrence was born in London and raise ...
as Floyd Clayton: Chuck's father, and coach of Riverdale Bulldogs Football Team.


Waldo Weatherbee

*
Peter James Bryant Peter James Bryant is an American actor best known for his television series roles as Bling in '' Dark Angel'' (2000–2001), Waldo Weatherbee in '' Riverdale'' (2017–2023) and Phillip Sterling in ''Family Law Family law (also called ma ...
as
Waldo Weatherbee Waldo Weatherbee is a fictional character in the Archie Comics universe. Mr. Weatherbee is the principal of Riverdale High School, where Archie Andrews is a student. To Riverdale students and (most) staff, he is commonly called Mr. Weatherbee, due ...
: The principal at Riverdale High School.


Geraldine Grundy

* Sarah Habel as Geraldine Grundy: The young music teacher at Riverdale High School, who had a sexual relationship with Archie over the summer. It is revealed in the fourth episode of the first season that Grundy moved to Riverdale after changing her name from Jennifer Gibson after her divorce, to escape from an abusive relationship. Since then Grundy has moved from Riverdale to avoid police capture because of her relationship with Archie. She is then murdered by the black hood in series 2


Chuck Clayton

*
Jordan Calloway Jordan Calloway is an American actor. He is known for his role as Zach Carter-Schwartz on the Nickelodeon series ''Unfabulous'' (2004–2007). Calloway has also had recurring roles on NBC's ''ER (TV series), ER'' (2005–2006), as well as The CW s ...
as
Chuck Clayton Charles "Chuck" Clayton is a teenage fictional character published by Archie Comics. Chuck lives in the fictional town of Riverdale, and is the friend of Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, and other students at Riverdale High School. C ...
: A football-star jock at Riverdale High School.


Joaquin DeSantos

* Rob Raco as Joaquin DeSantos: The youngest member of the Southside Serpents, who finds himself tied between a romantic relationship with Kevin.


Melody Valentine

* Asha Bromfield as Melody Valentine: The drummer for the popular band Josie and the Pussycats.


Moose Mason

* Cody Kearsley as Marmaduke "Moose" Mason: Archie's bisexual jock friend, who propositions Kevin.


Valerie Brown

* Hayley Law as Valerie Brown: The songwriter, bassist, and backup vocalist for the popular band Josie and the Pussycats and Archie's ex-girlfriend.


Ethel Muggs

*
Shannon Purser Shannon Purser (born June 27, 1997) is an American actress. She made her acting debut as Barb in the Netflix drama series ''Stranger Things'' (2016–2022), for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in ...
as
Ethel Muggs Ethel Muggs is a fictional character frequently featured in Archie Comics. She is a student of Riverdale High School, sometimes known to her schoolmates by the nickname Big Ethel, though this nickname has largely fallen out of use since the 198 ...
: A victim of Chuck Clayton's slut-shaming, who also faces problems with her father's condition due to Hiram Lodge.


Jason Blossom

*
Trevor Stines Trevor Stines is an American actor, best known for his role as Jason Blossom in '' Riverdale'' (20172023). Career Stines began his professional acting career at the age of 19, when he has appeared in the TV Show ''Blue Match Comedy'', '' The ...
as Jason Blossom: Cheryl's twin brother, whose murder hangs over the town of Riverdale.


Tina Patel

* Olivia Ryan Stern as Tina Patel: The super-smart little sister of Archie Comics character Raj Patel, and one of Cheryl's best friends.


Ginger Lopez

* Caitlin Mitchell-Markovitch as
Ginger Lopez Ginger (''Zingiber officinale'') is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows annual pseudostems (false stems made of the rolled bases of l ...
: One of Cheryl's best friends.


Dilton Doiley

* Major Curda as
Dilton Doiley Dilton Donald Doiley, originally Dilbert Doiley, is a fictional character in the Archie Comics universe, where he is considered as the smartest teenager in Riverdale High School. History Characters resembling Dilton (in appearance and persona ...
: The leader of the town's troop of Ranger Scouts. Daniel Yang portrayed Dilton in the pilot.


Polly Cooper

*
Tiera Skovbye Tiera Skovbye ( ; born May 6, 1995) is a Canadian actress. She began her career as a child actress. She is known for starring in television films such as her role playing Elizabeth Berkley in Lifetime's ''The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Stor ...
as Polly Cooper: Betty's older sister, and the daughter of Alice and Hal Cooper. She is pregnant with Jason Blossom's children.


Clifford Blossom

*
Barclay Hope Barclay Hope (born February 25, 1958) is a Canadian actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Clifford and Claudius Blossom on '' Riverdale'', Mike Hayden on '' Street Legal'', Peter Axon on '' PSI Factor'', Col. Lionel Pendergast on ''St ...
as Clifford Blossom: Cheryl and Jason's father.


Nana Rose Blossom

* Barbara Wallace as Roseanne "Rose" Blossom: Cheryl and Jason's grandmother.


Pop Tate

*
Alvin Sanders Alvin Sanders is an American-Canadian voice actor and voice director. He currently sits on the Union of BC Performers executive board. Filmography Animated Anime roles *''Dragon Ball Z'' – Mr Popo, Additional Voices (1996–1997) *''Hello Carb ...
as Pop Tate: The owner of the local diner, Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe.


Smithers

*
Tom McBeath Tom McBeath is a Canadian actor. He is the winner of three Jessie Awards best known for playing Col. Harold Maybourne on ''Stargate SG-1''. In 2017, he started playing Smithers on '' Riverdale''. Biography He appeared in an episode of ''Street ...
as
Smithers Smithers is a surname of English origin. It derives from the Middle English term "smyther", referring to a metalsmith, and is thus related to the common occupational surname Smith. The name Smither is related. People * Alan Smithers (born 1938) ...
: The Lodge family butler.


Mary Andrews

*
Molly Ringwald Molly Kathleen Ringwald (born February 18, 1968) is an American actress, writer, and translator. She began her career as a child actress on the sitcoms ''Diff'rent Strokes'' and '' The Facts of Life'' (both 1979–1980) before being nominated for ...
as Mary Andrews: Archie's mother, who left Archie and Fred for Chicago.


Tall Boy

*
Scott McNeil Scott McNeil is an Australian actor based in Canada, known for his live-action work as well as his roles in animation. His voice roles include Ace the Bat-Hound in '' Krypto the Superdog'', Voltar in '' League of Super Evil'', Jetfire, Backstop ...
as Gerald "Tall Boy" Petite: F.P.'s right-hand man, who later becomes the de facto leader of the Southside Serpents.


Introduced in season two


Midge Klump

*
Emilija Baranac Emilija Baranac (born August 4, 1994) is a Canadian actress and model. She is known for her portrayal of Midge Klump in The CW drama series '' Riverdale'' and as Genevieve in the ''To All the Boys I've Loved Before'' film series. Life and care ...
as
Midge Klump Midge Klump is a fictional character appearing in Archie Comics. She frequently appears as the girlfriend of Moose Mason and the unrequited crush of Reggie Mantle. The live-action version of Midge was portrayed by Emilija Baranac in the televisio ...
: Moose's girlfriend and a member of the cheerleading squad at Riverdale High School.


Penny Peabody

*
Brit Morgan Brittany Morgan Dengler (born September 24, 1987) is an American actress. Early life Morgan was born and raised in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jersey, where she was a 2005 graduate of Cherokee High School. Career Morgan's fi ...
as Penny Peabody: A member of the Southside Serpents, who blackmails Jughead.


Andre

* Stephan Miers as Andre: The Lodge family capo and personal assistant.


Sweet Pea

* Jordan Connor as Sweet Pea: A member of the Southside Serpents, who befriends Jughead.


Nick St. Clair

* Graham Phillips as Nick St. Clair: A devious, trouble-making bad boy from Veronica's past, who comes to Riverdale looking to win her back.


Malachai

* Tommy Martinez as Malachai: The leader of the Southside Serpents' rival gang, the Ghoulies.


Joseph Svenson

* Cameron McDonald as Joseph Svenson: The janitor at Riverdale High School, and notably the only survivor of the Conway family massacre, which occurred forty years ago by the hands of the Riverdale Reaper.


Sister Woodhouse

*
Beverley Breuer Beverley Breuer is a Canadian actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern ...
as Sister Woodhouse: The leader at the Sisters of Quiet Mercy.


Chic Cooper

* Hart Denton as
Chic Chic (; ), meaning "stylish" or "smart", is an element of fashion. It was originally a French word. Etymology '' Chic'' is a French word, established in English since at least the 1870s. Early references in English dictionaries classified ...
: An impostor who is initially believed to be the son of Alice and F.P.


Arthur Adams

*
John Behlmann John Behlmann is an American actor known for such plays, musicals, films and television series as '' The 39 Steps'', ''Significant Other'', '' Tootsie'', '' The Wolf of Wall Street'', '' Revolutionary Road'', ''Guiding Light'' and ''All My Childre ...
as Arthur Adams: Hermione Lodge's capo, who she tasked with applying pressure to Archie as a test to his loyalty.


Claudius Blossom

*
Barclay Hope Barclay Hope (born February 25, 1958) is a Canadian actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Clifford and Claudius Blossom on '' Riverdale'', Mike Hayden on '' Street Legal'', Peter Axon on '' PSI Factor'', Col. Lionel Pendergast on ''St ...
as Claudius Blossom: Cheryl and Jason's uncle, and Clifford Blossom's estranged twin brother.


Sheriff Minetta

* Henderson Wade as Michael Minetta: The new police sheriff of the town, who takes over Keller's spot.


Elio Grande

* Julian Haig as Elio Grande: A rich man, who seems to have a secret interest in Veronica Lodge, and tends to help her.


Introduced in season three


Marty Mantle

*
Matthew Yang King Matt Yang King is an American actor. He appears in the Netflix series ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' as Appa and Momo, in Pixar's ''Elemental'' and the Netflix series ''Not Quite Narwhal,'' as well as '' Riverdale'', '' Powers'', '' 24'', ''Stron ...
as Marty Mantle: Reggie Mantle's abusive father, and member of the Midnight Club.


Evelyn Evernever

*
Zoé De Grand Maison Zoé De Grand Maison (born May 3, 1995), often credited as Zoé De Grand'Maison or Zoé De Grand-Maison, is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles of Gracie Johanssen in the television series ''Orphan Black'' and Ashley in the movie ''Bad ...
as Evelyn Evernever: Edgar's wife, who takes an interest in Betty.


Warden Samuel Norton

* William MacDonald as Warden Norton: The Warden of the Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center.


Golightly

* Link Baker as Captain Golightly: A Captain at the Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center.


Dr. Curdle Jr.

* Nikolai Witschl as Dr. Curdle Jr.: A doctor who replaces his father Dr. Curdle after his death.


Munroe Moore

*
Eli Goree Eli Goree (born May 26, 1994) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his roles as Quincy in HBO's ''Ballers'', Malik in ''Da Kink in My Hair (TV series), Da Kink in My Hair'' (2007–2009), Wells Jaha in the post-apocalyptic drama show ''The ...
as Mad Dog: Warden Norton's favorite inmate at the Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center until Archie arrives.


Gladys Cooper

*
Gina Gershon Gina L. Gershon (; born June 10, 1962) is an American actress and singer. She has starred in such films as ''Cocktail'' (1988), ''Red Heat'' (1988), '' Showgirls'' (1995), '' Bound'' (1996), '' Face/Off'' (1997), '' The Insider'' (1999), '' Dem ...
as
Gladys Jones Gladys may refer to: * Gladys (given name), people with the given name Gladys * Gladys Bocchi Trivolli, 1965 brazilian dentist * Gladys (album), ''Gladys'' (album), a 2013 album by Leslie Clio * Gladys (film), ''Gladys'' (film), 1999 film written ...
: F.P.'s ex-wife and the mother of Jughead and J.B.


Jellybean "JB" Jones

* Trinity Likins as Forsythia Jellybean "J.B." Jones: Jughead's younger sister and the daughter of F.P. and Gladys.


Peaches 'N Cream

* Bernadette Beck as Peaches 'N Cream: A student at Riverdale High School and a member of the Pretty Poisons.


Kurtz

* Jonathan Whitesell as Kurtz: A student at Riverdale High School and a former member of the Southside Serpents and the Gargoyle Gang.


Ricky DeSantos

* Nico Bustamante as Ricardo "Ricky" DeSantos: Joaquin's younger brother and a member of the Gargoyle Gang.


Edgar Evernever

*
Chad Michael Murray Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor, writer, and former model. He played the lead role of Lucas Scott in The WB/ CW teen drama series '' One Tree Hill'' (2003–09, 2012), and recurring roles as Tristin DuGray on '' ...
as Edgar Evernever: Evelyn's father, and the enigmatic leader of the cult-like group called the Farm.


Charles Smith

*
Wyatt Nash Matthew Wyatt Elrod (born October 2, 1988), better known as Wyatt Nash, is an American television personality and actor. Under his birth name, he was a contestant on the 22nd season of the American competitive reality television series ''Survi ...
as Charles Smith: An FBI agent and illegitimate son of Alice and F.P Jones.


Introduced in season four


Holden Honey

*
Kerr Smith Kerr Smith (born March 9, 1972) is an American actor. He began his career with a recurring role as Ryder Hughes on the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' (1996–1997). Smith had his breakout with a main role as Jack McPhee on the WB teen d ...
as Mr. Holden Honey, the new principal of Riverdale High.


Rupert Chipping

*
Sam Witwer Samuel Weiler Witwer IV (born October 20, 1977) is an American actor and voice actor. He is known for his roles as Crashdown in ''Battlestar Galactica'', Davis Bloome in ''Smallville'', Aidan Waite in '' Being Human'', Mr. Hyde in ''Once Upon ...
as Rupert Chipping, a teacher at Stonewall Prep, who recruits Jughead for the writing seminar.


Bret Weston Wallis

* Sean Depner as Bret Weston Wallis, an insufferably competitive student at Stonewall Prep who targets Jughead when he enrolls at the prestigious school.


Donna Sweett

*
Sarah Desjardins Sarah Desjardins (born 15 July 1994) is a Canadian actress. She starred in the Hub miniseries ''Clue'' (2011), the YouTube Premium series ''Impulse'' (2018–2019), the Netflix thriller '' The Night Agent'' (2023–), and the third season of S ...
as Donna Sweett, a Student at Stonewall Prep.


Hermosa Lodge

*
Mishel Prada Mishel Prada (born 1989) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying the lead role of Emma Hernandez on the Starz drama series ''Vida (TV series), Vida'' and as Detective KD Silva in the Peacock (streaming service), Peacock mini ser ...
as Hermosa Lodge, a private investigator from Miami. She is Hiram's illegitimate daughter, and Veronica's half-sister.


Frank Andrews

*
Ryan Robbins Ryan John Currier (born November 26, 1972), better known as Ryan Robbins, is a Canadian actor. Early life Robbins was born in Victoria, British Columbia. Career Robbins is known for his roles as Ladon Radim in ''Stargate Atlantis'', Henry Fo ...
as Frank Andrews, Fred Andrews' younger brother and Archie's uncle who returns to Riverdale.


Francis DuPont

* Malcolm Stewart as Francis Dupont, originator of the Baxter Brothers books series. It is later revealed that he bought the idea from Jughead's grandfather at Stonewall Prep.


Forsythe Pendleton Jones I

*
Timothy Webber Timothy Webber is a Canadian television, film, and stage actor best known for his performance as Djordje in the film '' My Father's Angel'' (1999), for which he was a Best Supporting Actor nominee at the 21st Genie Awards.Forsythe Pendleton Jones I, father of F.P. Jones and grandfather of Jughead.


Introduced in season five


Eric Jackson

* Sommer Carbuccia as Eric Jackson, a corporal from the US Army who was saved by Archie during the war.


Glen Scot

*
Greyston Holt Greyston Holt (born September 30, 1985) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Ray Prager Jr in the television series '' Durham County'', as young Emerson Hauser in the Fox series ''Alcatraz'', and as Clayton Danvers in Space series '' ...
as Glen Scot, an FBI agent who appears to have a romantic relationship with Betty.


Chad Gekko

* Chris Mason as Chadwick "Chad" Gekko, Veronica's controlling and jealous husband who works on
Wall Street Wall Street is a street in the Financial District, Manhattan, Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It runs eight city blocks between Broadway (Manhattan), Broadway in the west and South Street (Manhattan), South Str ...
. Mason replaces Reid Prebenda, who portrayed the character in ''
Katy Keene Katy Keene is a character created by Bill Woggon that has appeared in several comic book series published by Archie Comics since 1945. She is a model/actress/singer marketed by the publisher as "America's Queen of Pin-Ups and Fashions". In the b ...
'' where Chadwick was introduced.


Minerva Marble

*
Adeline Rudolph Adeline Rudolph (born 10 February 1995) is a Hong Kong-born actress. She began her career in modeling before making her debut in the Netflix series ''Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV series), Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'' (2018–2020). She ...
as Minerva Marble, a persuasive art appraiser who is interested by the Blossom family's art collection.


Introduced in season six


Anthony Fogarty

* Ace Rudy Allan Carter as Baby Anthony Fogarty, Toni and Fangs son who was previously Kevin and Fangs' son, but due to Kevin and Fangs' separation, Toni and Fangs took full custody over him.


Introduced in season seven


Julian Blossom

* Nicholas Barasch as Julian Blossom, Cheryl's twin brother in 1955


Clay Walker

* Karl Walcott as Clay Walker, a new transfer student at Riverdale High School who becomes Kevin's love interest


Guest characters


Introduced in season one

*
Mackenzie Gray Alexander Mackenzie Gray (born 22 November 1957) is a Canadian film, television, and stage actor. He is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Canada. He divides his time between Toronto and Vancouver. Life and career Gray was born in Toront ...
as Dr. Curdle: A doctor who helps Alice Cooper by showing her autopsies. * Adain Bradley as Trev Brown: Valerie's younger brother. *
Raúl Castillo Raul Castillo may refer to: * Raúl Castillo (actor), American actor and playwright * Raul Castillo (fighter), American mixed martial artist * Raúl Castillo (footballer), Mexican footballer {{hndis ...
as Oscar Castillo: A successful songwriter from New York. * Reese Alexander as Myles McCoy: Josie's father and Sierra's ex-husband. * Alison Araya as Ms. Weiss: A Social Services worker who was handed Jughead's case.


Introduced in season two

* M. C. Gainey as Paul "Poppa Poutine" Boucher: One of Hiram's business associates. * Harrison MacDonald as Cassidy Bullock: A man who is killed by Andre; however, Archie is later framed by Hiram Lodge as his murderer. *
Azura Skye Azura Dawn Storozynski (born November 8, 1981), known professionally as Azura Skye, is an American actress who first gained recognition for her role as Jane on The WB television sitcom ''Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane''. She also had a 2-episode role ...
as Darla: A woman who threatens Alice and Betty to give her money as a form of debt from Chic. *
Andre Tricoteux Andre Tricoteux is a Canadian actor, professional wrestler, and stuntman, known for playing Colossus in ''Deadpool'' and the Orc War Captain in ''Warcraft''. He has done stunt work on many TV and movies such as ''Once Upon a Time'', '' Seventh So ...
as "Small Fry" Boucher: Paul "Poppa Poutine" Boucher's son, who comes to Riverdale to get revenge on the Lodges for his father's murder.


Introduced in season three

*
Penelope Ann Miller Penelope Ann Miller (born Penelope Andrea Miller; January 13, 1964), sometimes credited as Penelope Miller, is an American actress. She began her career on Broadway in the original run of '' Biloxi Blues'' (1985–1986), later appearing in the ...
as Ms. Wright: The district attorney in charge of prosecuting Archie's murder case. * Simon C. Hussey as Marcus Mason: Moose's father, and the RROTC instructor. * Connor Paton as Brandon "Baby Teeth" Morris: An inmate at the Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center. *
Matthew Yang King Matt Yang King is an American actor. He appears in the Netflix series ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' as Appa and Momo, in Pixar's ''Elemental'' and the Netflix series ''Not Quite Narwhal,'' as well as '' Riverdale'', '' Powers'', '' 24'', ''Stron ...
as Marty Mantle: Reggie's abusive father, and an alumnus of Riverdale High School. *
Kelly Ripa Kelly Maria Ripa (; born October 2, 1970) is an American actress and talk show host. Since 2001, she has been the co-host of the syndicated morning talk show '' Live! with Kelly and Mark'' in various formats. Her co-hosts have included Regis ...
as Mrs. Mulwray: Hiram Lodge's alleged mistress, who finds herself deeply involved in a conspiracy. * Darcy Hinds as Randy Ronson: Elio Grande's fighter, who fights Archie in the ring. * Anna Van Hooft as Ms. Ronson: Randy Ronson's sister, who blames Archie for the death of her brother.


Introduced in season five

*
AC Bonifacio Andree Camille "AC" Lapidario Bonifacio (; born December 13, 2002) is a Filipino-Canadian dancer, singer, vlogger and actress known for being the first ever grand champion of Filipino TV dance competition '' Dance Kids'' along with Lucky Anche ...
as Star Vixen * Zara Antwi as Baby Anthony Fogarty, Toni and Fangs son who was previously Kevin and Fangs' son, but due to Kevin and Fangs' separation, Toni and Fangs took full custody over him.


Introduced in season six

* Will Jackson as Anthony Fogarty, Toni and Fangs' teenage son, who as an infant/baby was Kevin and Fangs' son, but due to Kevin and Fangs' separation, Toni and Fangs took full custody over him and soon thereafter Toni and Fangs got married and now became his official biological parents. Hence, his surname is the same as Fangs'.


Crossover guest characters

*
Ty Wood Tyson Wood (born September 17, 1995) is a Canadian actor. He has had several roles including his role as Tim Cherry in the biographical television drama '' Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story'' and in the role of Billy Campbell in the h ...
as Billy Marlin: A jock from Greendale. Billy appeared in " Chapter Sixty-Seven: Varsity Blues" from season four and is a character from ''
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina ''Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'' is an American comic book series published by Archie Horror, an imprint of Archie Comics, beginning in 2014. The series is a darker take on the characters and setting of ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch''. It is wri ...
''. *
Lucy Hale Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress and singer. She has received various accolades, including seven Teen Choice Awards (the most for any actress in a single series), a Gracie Awards, Gracie Award, a People's Choice Aw ...
as
Katy Keene Katy Keene is a character created by Bill Woggon that has appeared in several comic book series published by Archie Comics since 1945. She is a model/actress/singer marketed by the publisher as "America's Queen of Pin-Ups and Fashions". In the b ...
: An aspiring fashion designer from New York City and Veronica's friend. Katy appeared in " Chapter Sixty-Nine: Men of Honor" from season four and is a character from ''
Katy Keene Katy Keene is a character created by Bill Woggon that has appeared in several comic book series published by Archie Comics since 1945. She is a model/actress/singer marketed by the publisher as "America's Queen of Pin-Ups and Fashions". In the b ...
''. The character also made a vocal cameo in " Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key" from season five. *
Zane Holtz Zane-Ray Brodie Holtz (born January 18, 1987) is a Canadian actor and model. He is best known for playing Richie Gecko on the El Rey Network television series '' From Dusk till Dawn: The Series'' (2014–2016) and K.O. Kelly on The CW The ...
as K.O. Kelly: A boxer and Katy's longtime boyfriend. K.O. appeared in " Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax" from season five, and in " Chapter One Hundred and Five: Folk Heroes" from season six. He is a character from ''Katy Keene''. * Ryan Faucett as Bernardo Bixby: A firefighter from New York City. Bernardo appeared in " Chapter Eighty-Three: Fire in the Sky" from season five and is a character from ''Katy Keene''. * Camille Hyde as Alexandra "Xandra" Cabot: A powerful New York socialite and the senior vice president of Cabot Entertainment. Alexandra appeared in " Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats" from season five and "Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Night of the Comet" from season six is a character from ''Katy Keene''. *
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as
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: A half-human, half-witch teenager from Greendale and the Dark Lord's daughter. Sabrina appeared in " Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s)" and " Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen: The Witches of Riverdale" from season six and is a character from ''Chilling Adventures of Sabrina''. * The character of Nicholas "Nick" Scratch also appeared in " Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen: The Witches of Riverdale", portrayed by
Cole Sprouse Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Cody Martin on the Disney Channel series ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' (2005–2008), and its spin-off series ''The Suite Life on Deck'' (2008– ...
. Nick is a character from ''Chilling Adventures of Sabrina''. Gavin Leatherwood portrayed the character in ''Sabrina''. In ''Riverdale'', Sabrina resurrected him using Jughead's body.


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