Behind-The-Scenes Secrets Of “Riverdale” That Will Make You Love The Show Even More

By now you know about the dark and eerie twists of the CW series Riverdale.

 The series is modern take on the characters from the Archie Comics. And those characters have been popular for nearly 80 years. But this new version of the town of Riverdale is littered with teen drama, mystery, affairs, and best of all, murder.

So a lot has happened in the titular down during the show’s run so far. But if you asked the actors, they’ll tell you that a lot of stuff has happened off camera too.

And that’s why we’re bringing you these shocking behind-the-scenes secrets of Riverdale.

Cole Could Have Been Archie

Cole Sprouse ended up with the role of Jughead, which is ironic since he didn’t even find the “Riverdale” script enticing.

He was also offered the role of Archie, but he felt that Jughead was better suited for him, so the Archie role went to KJ Apa.

KJ Apa Liked A Fat Shaming Comment

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The New Zealand actor who plays Archie has one thing in common with his “Riverdale” counterpart. They both f*ck up on social media.

In Apa’s case, he liked a fat shaming comment on Instagram that totally pissed some fans off.

Lili Reinhart Has Mental Issues

Lili Reinhart’s character, Betty Cooper, struggles with mental health issues. In real life, Lili suffers from depression and anxiety, which forced her to return to North Carolina to recover. But she returned to the limelight in time to land her “Riverdale” role. Way to go, Lili!

Camila Mendes Wasn’t Ethnic Enough

Camila Mendes has done a great job playing Veronica Lodge, and fans wouldn’t have any other actress playing her.

But when she was auditioning for the role, casting directors told her that she didn’t “look Latina enough.” Hum, is that a thing?