Riverdale: Shannen Doherty to Appear In Luke Perry Tribute Episode
Riverdale‘s tribute to the late Luke Perry will include his longtime friend and co-star, Shannen Doherty.
The Beverly Hills, 90210 alumna has been cast in the CW drama’s Season 4 premiere, it was announced at Sunday’s San Diego Comic-Con panel. The episode, titled “Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam,” will “reflect Luke Perry‘s enduring legacy and the indelible imprint his character, Fred Andrews, had on Riverdale,” according to the official logline. Details regarding Doherty’s “special role” are being kept under wraps.
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Perry and executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa had long planned for Doherty to make a guest appearance on Riverdale. “They were such good friends, and when we were putting together this tribute episode, we wanted to make it as special as possible, and so we asked Shannen to do a pivotal, super-emotional role,” Aguirre-Sacasa said. “She read the script and immediately said ‘yes.’ It’s very impactful.”
At the Comic-Con panel, cast member Cole Sprouse (Jughead) shared that “it was cathartic for all of us” to have Doherty on set for the season premiere. “I think it really put the cherry on top for that episode and made a nice tribute.”
In addition, Kerr Smith (The Fosters, Life Unexpected) has been cast in a recurring role as Riverdale High’s new principal, Mr. Honey. 
The character is described as “a bit of a hard-ass who takes a harder line with the students this year, especially with the seniors.” He will first appear in Episode 2, titled “Chapter Fifty-Nine: Fast Times at Riverdale High.”
Riverdale returns Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 8/7c, where it will now lead into freshman drama Nancy Drew. (Watch our cast Comic-Con Q&A here.)
Are you looking forward to seeing Doherty pay tribute to Perry as part of Riverdale‘s sure-to-be-emotional premiere? Hit the comments with your reactions.
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What happened to Mr. Weatherbee?
He apparently disappeared with the cult at the end of last season.
They seemingly ascended.
thank god it’s Shannen, not Jennie Garth
I second.
I so agree
I like Jennie! I mean I like Shannon too but also like Jennie! In fact as long as it isn’t Tori Spelling I’m fine! That said Tiffani Theissen is my favorite! I’m sad she won’t be on the 90210 reboot!
Agreed it’s good she’s on than Tori. Personally loved Shannen on Charmed as Prue miles more than Bre nda on 90210.
Amen.
I thought the 90210 and Charmed years with Shannen were the best of both shows. Glad to hear she is paying tribute to Luke.
Was Molly Ringwald upped to regular or is she still reoccurring?
I hope she’s a regular now. Otherwise, who will Archie live with? The sisters of quiet mercy?
That’s actually what I came here to ask. From what I understand, Molly said she would be willing, or at least is willing to be a very frequent recurring. But haven’t heard anything that specificallly mentioned her capacity going forward.
I dont think it’s been announced if she is going to be starring or even more recurring, if either would happen. I do think that, if she doesn’t come fulltime, maybe she could be in every few episodes just enough to make it seem like that Mary is there fulltime to stay with Archie. I’m not sure if Molly has a commitment to any roles right now, but that could leave her open to other roles, while still having a presence on Riverdale.
That’s the news I want to hear! Love Molly Ringwald!
Hmmm maybe Fred’s sister? She could move back to Riverdale and be Archie’s guardian
I was thinking that she should play Fred’s twin sister. And if she should happen to become a regular, Jason Priestly should play her boyfriend.
Shannon will do a great job.