As KJ Apa navigates life after Riverdalehe is up for a return within the subsequent one The afterlife with Archie serial adaptation.
Following his portrayal of Archie on the CW collection for its seven seasons from 2017 to 2023, the actor expressed his enthusiasm for the collection’ creator, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the inventive director of Archie Comics who additionally co-wrote the The afterlife with Archie comics.
“I spoke to Roberto, who was our showrunner for Riverdalewho additionally hosts this present,” he stated Weekly Leisure. “And I am actually excited. I can not wait to see who they play as Archie and the gang.”
Apa admitted that it could be “cool if we may do cameos or one thing,” noting, “I requested him!”
“I believe it could be actually enjoyable if I may take part in a scene,” Apa added. “Possibly I am not even [Archie]I do not know who I might play, however it could be enjoyable to take action.
Set to premiere on Halloween 2027 on Disney+, The afterlife with Archie obtained a collection script order from the streamer final October, with Berlanti Productions (Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Warner Bros. TV producing.
Written by Aguirre-Sacasa based mostly on his comics and people of the artist Francesco Francavilla, The afterlife with Archie transforms the all-American city of Riverdale right into a zombie-overrun apocalypse – the place the one factor scarier than the undead is making an attempt to outlive your teenage years. When a supernatural spell forged by a sure teenage witch backfires, unleashing a military of the possessed useless on Riverdale, Archie and his mates should combat to remain alive, testing the friendships, romances, and loyalties which have all the time united them.