Riverdale is back this week after a brief hiatus.The show first aired in 2017 and is a darker reimaging of the Archie Comics strip and features characters from the franchise.Taking on the role of one of the core four in the show is KJ Apa as Archie Andrews.Riverdale has grown in success since its debut several years ago and turned its four leads Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse and Apa into household names.The actor – real name Keneti James Fitzgerald - hails from New Zealand and Riverdale marks his breakout role.Before landing the part of Archie, Apa has roles in the TV series Shortland Street and The Cul De Sac.He also appeared in the heart-warming movie A Dog’s Purpose.All his roles prior to Riverdale would have started to help.
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