Riverdale Cast Pays Tribute to Luke Perry as Season 4 Begins Production
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Riverdale is returning to The CW and Netflix later this year, and the cast has paid tribute to their former co-star, Luke Perry, who passed away in March.
Perry died days after suffering a stroke at just 52 years old while the show was winding down production on Riverdale Season 3.
As such, Perry's exit was never addressed on-screen.
Mädchen Amick, who plays Alice Cooper on the Archie comics adaptation, shared a beautiful tribute to Perry via Instagram, with a photo that shows the cast and crew assembling for a table read of Riverdale Season 4 Episode 1, titled "In Memoriam."
"There was nothing but love, memories and mourning for our beloved Luke as we honor him in our first episode back ❤️ #wemissyouluke #inmemoriam #riverdale #S4 #tableread," the actress shared.
Riverdale showrunner, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa previously confirmed via Twitter the first episode of Season 4 would pay tribute to Perry.
Related: Luke Perry, Beloved Riverdale Star Dies at 52
"Probably the most important episode of #Riverdale we’ll do this year, if not ever," he confirmed in June.
"A tribute to our fallen friend. Thankful for this opportunity to honor Luke & Fred."
He also revealed the following title page of the script.
It shows a family photo album, filled with key moments from the life of Fred Andrews, including many with his son Archie, and even some with his estranged wife, Mary.
Related: Riverdale Showrunner Confirms Luke Perry Tribute Episode
There has been no word on how Perry's death will be addressed on-screen, but fans are hoping that a recast is not in the works.
One fan said: “I hope they have a fitting tribute for his character planned. Please don’t recast.”
Another echoed those sentiments: “Please tell me you guys aren’t going to recast Fred? Nobody can play Fred like Luke did!”
How would you like Perry's character to be written out?
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Remember you can watch Riverdale online right here via TV Fanatic.
Riverdale returns Wednesday, October 8 at 8/7c.
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