The CW has cast the first two members of Archie’s gang in its “Riverdale” pilot. Lili Reinhart is set to play Betty Cooper and Cole Sprouse will play Jughead Jones, TheWrap has learned.
“Riverdale” is set in the present day and is based on the iconic Archie Comics characters. It is described as a surprising and 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 faรงade.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa will write and executive produce along with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater.