Perfect casting? Iconic 1980s redhead Molly Ringwald — Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink — is famous redhead Archie (KJ Apa)’s Mom on the upcoming Archie comics-inspired series Riverdale. And she’s married to Luke Perry — Beverly Hills 90210 — on the show.
Thrilled to have @mollyringwald join the @CW_Riverdale family. https://t.co/D2eAeRJMUS pic.twitter.com/iZ1sJ6etoW
— RobertoAguirreSacasa (@WriterRAS) December 14, 2016
Filmed-in-Vancouver Riverdale premieres January 26th on The CW after Supernatural on Thursday nights.