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Riverdale Parents Reveal If They Are Varchie Fans

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Catching up with Luke Perry, Marisol Nichols, Madchen Amick, and Skeet Ulrich at PaleyFest.

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Young Hollywood

So so much has happened for you and your character since we saw you last. Can you tell me your favorite moment or scene for Fred so far?

Luke Perry

My favorite moment still goes back to the pilot. Just where I'm talking to him on the porch, you know? And it was just it was very easy on the day. It all happened sort of natural and real and Mädchen Amick: Okay, so there's been there's been two, I think. Oh, actually no, three. I did like going up

Skeet Ulrich

Is this gonna is this going to air after the episode? Can I give a spoiler?

Young Hollywood

Give a spoiler. And then we'll make sure in editing that doesn't ruin the show.

Skeet Ulrich

Well, some stuff we shot a couple days ago is pretty intense. And uh uh I think everybody will be kind of stunned by it. So I can't say what it is, but it'll be in the finale. Mädchen Amick: My first one was 100% episode three where she's drunk at the table with the wine and kind of putting her daughter in her place.

Luke Perry

Pretty easy with KJ. Our work isn't really that complicated. You know, the storylines are but the the part of it that we uh you know, us together, it's real easy. Mädchen Amick: Then the cliff scene with Archie, which was amazing.

Skeet Ulrich

I'm kind of excited that uh FP gets a knock at his door and who's on the other side but Alice needing some love.

Young Hollywood

Ooh. I can feel the steam. I love it. Mädchen Amick: There's a particularly scene I have in the season finale that I feel she's earned and built up the entire year where you're going to question her loyalties again. I love that scene.

Young Hollywood

We're always questioning her. Mädchen Amick: I know. She's going I I she's a big question to me as well.

Young Hollywood

So if you could be friends with Fred in real life, what advice would you give him for what's coming next?

Luke Perry

Uh get a new pickup truck, Fred. Yeah, get get a new truck cuz he's driving the old one and truck trucks are important, yeah. Mädchen Amick: If I was friends with Hermione in real life, I would say, "Honey, tread carefully. Make sure you think everything through and play the long game, not the short one."

Young Hollywood

So, if you were friends with your character in real life, what advice would you give her for what's about to happen next?

Marisol Nichols

Well, first of all, chill out. Like, calm down.

Young Hollywood

If you were friends with FP in real life, what advice would you give him for what's coming next then?

Skeet Ulrich

Drink more.

Young Hollywood

Of what?

Skeet Ulrich

Vodka.

Young Hollywood

Really?

Skeet Ulrich

It's vodka, man.

Young Hollywood

Okay.

Marisol Nichols

Yeah. I don't know. I mean, it's sort of I I love her journey. So, I kind of like seeing her mess up and do it all wrong to then have to learn her lesson later.

Young Hollywood

So, are you a Varchie fan?

Luke Perry

You know what? They're all just uh kids I'd rather not have in my house. I mean, I come home they've been in the shower and stuff like that.

Marisol Nichols

I think every every mom would want their kid to date an Archie. Right? I mean, he he's not only is he a great actor and a good human being. He brings that to his character and it kind of shines through. So, I'm a huge Varchie fan.

Skeet Ulrich

But no, they're uh they both have their uh appeal. Let's put it that way.

Young Hollywood

Wow. Ashley, yeah. Ashley, I didn't see her. Ashley, speaking of appeal, she's got her own. Yeah. So, what's your favorite Varchie scene that we've seen so far?

Marisol Nichols

You know the first season when she was bandaging his arm after he got injured and you they sort of had that moment. I really liked that because you really saw Veronica sort of taking care of her man. And you saw how vulnerable he was to her. I liked that.

Young Hollywood

A lot of speculation about who Chic's dad is. Yes. So, have you heard any crazy fan theories so far?

Skeet Ulrich

It seems to all be very consistent that that he he FP is his dad. I haven't really heard any other Mädchen Amick: No, as far as I've heard, Yeah. full on FP Alice's kid.

Young Hollywood

Well, I think that's what the fans really want too. Mädchen Amick: Yes, they do.

Young Hollywood

I have three more words for you. Will Falice rise?

Skeet Ulrich

Yes. Slowly.

Young Hollywood

But is it but yes? That's not an entire like no?

Skeet Ulrich

No, it's not a yes. It's a I guess it's a slow maybe.

Young Hollywood

He said slowly. So, he didn't give me a yes or no, but you gave me a full on yes. I'm excited. Mädchen Amick: See, I commit. I'm not afraid.

Young Hollywood

Can you give a shout out to Young Hollywood fans? Cuz they haven't seen you while. We miss you. Tell them in one word what's coming next for you guys.

Luke Perry

Uh, Young Hollywood uh good seeing you again.

Young Hollywood

In one word, what's coming next? Wow!

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Luke Perry

    Discusses his character Fred Andrews

  • Marisol Nichols

    Discusses her character Hermione Lodge

  • Mädchen Amick

    Discusses her character Alice Cooper

  • Skeet Ulrich

    Discusses his character FP Jones

  • Fred Andrews

    Character played by Luke Perry

  • Archie Andrews

    Character mentioned in relation to Varchie

  • KJ Apa

    Actor who plays Archie Andrews

  • Hermione Lodge

    Character played by Marisol Nichols

  • FP Jones

    Character played by Skeet Ulrich

  • Alice Cooper

    Character played by Mädchen Amick

  • Veronica Lodge

    Character mentioned in relation to Varchie

  • Chic

    Character whose paternity is a fan theory

FAQ

What is Luke Perry's favorite Fred moment?+
Luke Perry's favorite Fred moment is still from the pilot, where he is talking to Archie on the porch, describing it as natural and real.
What advice would Marisol Nichols give Hermione?+
Marisol Nichols would advise Hermione to "tread carefully, make sure you think everything through and play the long game, not the short one."
Are the Riverdale parents Varchie fans?+
Mädchen Amick is a huge Varchie fan, noting Veronica taking care of Archie, while Skeet Ulrich prefers not to have 'kids' like them in his house.
What is the most popular fan theory about Chic's dad?+
The most consistent fan theory regarding Chic's dad is that FP Jones is his father.
Will Falice rise in Riverdale?+
Mädchen Amick confirms that Falice will 'rise, slowly,' indicating a positive but gradual development for the pairing.
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