The upcoming musical episode in Riverdale is nothing less than epic. The Season 2 episode 18 will not air on television until mid-April. However, it was previewed at PaleyFest in Los Angeles in presence of its cast and crew.
Some got a chance to see the episode titled “A Night to Remember” way ahead of its air date. According to Deadline, the episode includes several reconciliations and a major confrontation for Archie. At the same time, Cheryl finds herself in a situation where she is forced to deal with “the fake blood from the Carrie musical set.”
Following the screening of the Riverdale musical episode, the cast and crew held a panel discussion and talked about the upcoming episode. KJ Apa, the actor who plays the leading role of Archie Andrews in the series, revealed that the said episode is pure drama and tragedy.
“The drama of this episode is . . . more than just a drama.” KJ Apa said about the episode. “It’s a tragedy. It’s a true tragedy.”
“It can be a breath of fresh air for people who have been watching a debilitating series of events for these characters. But we still find a way to pick you up and slam you back down,” Cole Sprouse, who portrays Jughead Jones, added.
As reported previously, “A Night to Remember” features a documentary “Carrie: The Musical” by Jughead Jones and Riverdale High Drama Department. The production stars he production stars Cheryl Blossom as the leading lady Carrie White, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Archie Andrews, Reggie Mantle, Josie McCoy, Alice Cooper, Toni Topaz, Ethel Muggs, Midge Klump, and Moose Mason. Kevin Keller directs, with Assistant Director Fangs Fogarty. It is a dark narrative focusing on the gritty realities of small-town high school life.
“It was something we talked about even in Season 1 to do a musical episode,” showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa explained. “We ran out of time, and we were doing the second season, and we planned the musical for halfway through, but we just kept pushing it and pushing it, so it was, ‘We’re either doing it now or not doing it.’”
Marisol Nichols, Riverdale star who plays the role of Hermione Lodge, revealed that there will “buck full of blood”
Riverdale Season 2 Episode 18 “A Night To Remember” airs April 18 on The CW. Be sure to keep visiting Pursue News for more updates and information.
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