19 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Riverdale'

Louis BaragonaJan 20, 2021, 22:24 IST

"Riverdale" is loosely based on the "Archie" comic-book series.The CW

The CW's "Riverdale" is a hit teen drama that's now up to its fifth season.
Cole Sprouse originally read for the role of Archie, not Jughead.
KJ Apa has to dye his hair and bleach his eyebrows to achieve Archie's signature look.

Loosely based on the "Archie" comics, The CW's "Riverdale" has already made a name for itself in the world of teen dramas, but there are a lot of interesting facts that even loyal fans might not know about the show.

Here are some surprising things you probably didn't know about "Riverdale":

KJ Apa is not a natural redhead, and he's not the only cast member who dyes their hair for the show.

KJ Apa has to frequently dye his dark hair. Mike Coppola and Vivien Killilea/Getty Images

Apa said he had to bleach his eyebrows to play Archie, a process he called "painful."

KJ Apa said it burned to have his eyebrows bleached. The CW

There is only one Jughead beanie.

The second beanie was stolen. The CW

Sprouse originally read for the part of Archie.

KJ Apa was later cast in the role of Archie. Bettina Strauss/The CW

Camila Mendes and Sprouse went to college together.

Despite attending the same university, Camila Mendes and Cole Sprouse didn't know each other. Katie Yu/The CW

Veronica Lodge is Mendes' first major role.

Camila Mendes said she feels confident in her role. The CW

Madelaine Petsch originally auditioned for the role of Betty Cooper.

Lili Reinhart was later cast in the role of Betty Cooper. The CW

Sprouse argued to make Jughead asexual.

Jughead is asexual in some versions of the "Archie" comics. The CW

Petsch and Reinhart have lived together.

Madelaine Petsch and Lili Reinhart met before "Riverdale" began filming. Andrew Toth/Getty Images

Petsch said she is scared of water, which meant some of her scenes were terrifying to film.

Madelaine Petsch said she had a panic attack before filming some scenes. Dean Buscher/The CW

"Riverdale" purposely takes place in an unspecified time period.

The setting of "Riverdale" is supposed to be ambiguous. The CW

The set of Pop’s Chock'Lit Shoppe looks so realistic that sometimes truckers would pull over to try to eat there.

The set looks almost too realistic. Katie Yu/The CW

The series is mostly filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Riverdale High is actually several different schools. The CW

Ashleigh Murray said she almost quit acting right before landing a part on"Riverdale."

Ashleigh Murray plays Josie McCoy on "Riverdale." Courtesy Archie Comics and Katie Yu/The CW

Apa ships Archie and Betty.

KJ Apa is not a "Bughead" fan. The CW

Apa said he trips on one particular word when speaking in an American accent.

KJ Apa is from New Zealand. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for City Year Los Angeles

Apa broke his hand while filming the show's season-one finale.

KJ Apa committed to the scene. The CW

Charles Melton and Apa are competitive in real life.

Charles Melton and KJ Apa both athletes. The CW

The three lead female characters’ lipsticks have been carefully chosen to fit their distinct personalities.

Cheryl Blossom never is without a red lip. The CW

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