First Look at KJ Apa as Archie Andrews in Riverdale

by Fanboy SEO · March 22, 2016

JustJared provides a first look at the lead character for the live-action adaptation of Archie Comics, Archie Andrews.

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Archie will be played by actor KJ Apa also present when the photo was taken was Cole Sprouse who plays the role of Jughead Jones.

More photos after the jump.

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Interestingly enough they used the Archie that we’ve seen in the cover to the recently relaunched Archie # 1 book featuring the art of Fiona Staples.

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Oh and if you haven’t read my old Riverdale casting post, you’d be surprised to know that Jughead and Archie are no longer best buds.

149658, Cole Sprouse goes for a walk with his fellow Riverdale cast members in Vancouver. Vancouver, Canada - Saturday March 19, 2016. Photograph: © Kred, PacificCoastNews. Los Angeles Office: +1 310.822.0419 sales@pacificcoastnews.com FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE

Also I miss the crown.

Cole Sprouse goes for a walk with his fellow Riverdale cast members in Vancouver

Riverdale is described as “a subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surrealism of small-town life — the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome façade.”