The CW’s Riverdale season three continues with episode 14 airing on March 6, 2019. And as fans look forward to a new episode of the twisted high school drama, thoughts and prayers are going out to Luke Perry who portrays Archie’s dad, Fred Andrews. Luke suffered a massive stroke on February 27th and as of March 3rd he remained hospitalized.
Riverdale stars took to Twitter and Instagram in support of their co-star. Lili Reinhart wrote, “Thinking of you, Luke. And praying for your safe recovery.” Marisol Nichols posted her love for Luke on Instagram, writing, “Thinking of this amazing man. We love you Luke.”
“Waiting for you brotha!! Someone has to man the grill for me,” posted Skeet Ulrich.
(Update: Luke Perry passed away on March 4, 2019. Our thoughts are with his family and friends as this very difficult time. Luke Perry will be missed by millions of fans who fell in love with him as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Fred on Riverdale.)
The cast of season three includes KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones. Madelaine Petsch is Cheryl Blossom, Marisol Nichols is Hermione Lodge, Mӓdchen Amick is Alice Cooper, and Luke Perry is Fred Andrews. The third season also stars Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Mark Consuelos as Hiram Lodge, Skeet Ulrich as FP Jones, Charles Melton as Reggie Mantle, and Vanessa Morgan as Toni Topaz.
The “Chapter Forty-Nine: Fire Walk With Me” Plot: THE LOST BOY — Betty (Reinhart) takes matters into her own hands when she learns that The Farm has set their sights on someone in her inner circle. Meanwhile, when Hiram (Consuelos) and Gladys’ (guest star Gina Gershon) control over Veronica (Mendes) becomes too much to handle, she sets a plan in motion to turn the tables on them. Elsewhere, Archie (Apa) grows concerned about a young runaway he meets at the gym, while Jughead (Sprouse) struggles to maintain control over the Serpents.
More on Riverdale Season 3:
- 8 Things About Riverdale Season 3 We Learned from the Parents
- KJ Apa Interview
- Lili Reinhart Interview
- Madchen Amick Interview
- Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Interview
- Luke Perry Interview