Back in December, just a month beforeRiverdalepremiered, it was revealed that the iconicMolly Ringwaldhas signed on for a recurring role as Mary Andrews, the mother of Archie Andrews (KJ Apa). Today we have our first look atMolly Ringwaldas Mary Andrews, who kicks off her multi-episode recurring arc in the Thursday, April 13 episode, entitledChapter 10: The Lost Weekend. While we don’t get too many details about what’s happening in this image, it’s clear that both Mary and her estranged husband Fred Andrews (Luke Perry) are attending some sort of formal affair.
The photo debuted onPeople.comtoday, which shows Mary Andrews wearing a formal black dress, andFred Andrewsdonning a white tuxedo. The initial report from December revealed that Mary Andrews had left home two years ago to “chase her dreams,” although she has come back toRiverdalein her family’s “hour of need,” while also reconnecting with her old friends Hermione (Marisol Nichols) and Alice (Madchen Amick). That report also mentions a Homecoming Dance, so it’s possible that’s why Fred and Mary are all dressed up. Here’s the official synopsis for the April 13 episode,The Lost Weekendbelow, which reveals another reason why Mary has come back to town.
“When Fred (Luke Perry) decides to finalize the divorce with Archie’s mother Mary (guest starMolly Ringwald), Archie (KJ Apa) hides his true feelings. Archie tries to win Valerie (guest starHayley Law) back with a romantic evening, however, Betty (Lili Reinhart) hijacks his plans when she decides to throw Jughead (Cole Sprouse) a surprise birthday party. Once Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) learns of the party, she decides to make it interesting and things quickly get out of control. Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) contemplates whether she should participate in the deposition to help get her Dad released.”
Before this episode airs, though, The CW will debutChapter Nine: La Grande Illusionon Thursday, April 6, with the network releasing the first trailer for this episode, which you can see below. This episode followsArchieas he reluctantly agrees to escort Cheryl to her family’s official start of maple syrup tapping because he gets an offer that could help his future. Archie starts to become skeptical of the real reason the Blossoms are so eager to help him, however he gets some helpful information for Betty about her sister. Veronica is trying to be nice and unbeknownst to her, befriends a classmate that her father’s illegal doings has hurt. Hermione is conflicted about telling Fred the truth, while Alice is ready to get revenge on the Blossoms once and for all with the help of her two daughters.
The CW has already handed out aRiverdale Season 2 renewal, although it isn’t clear yet if the show will return in the fall, or in mid-season once again. TheRiverdalecast includesKJ Apaas Archie Andrews,Lili Reinhartas Betty Cooper,Camila Mendesas Veronica Lodge,Ashleigh Murrayas Josie McCoy,Luke Perryas Fred Andrews,Cole Sprouseas Jughead Jones,Madelaine Petschas Cheryl Blossom,Sarah Habelas Ms. Grundy,Ross Butleras Reggie Mantle,Casey Cottas Kevin Keller,Mädchen Amickas Alice Cooper,Marisol Nicholsas Hermione Lodge,Shannon Purseras Ethel Muggs andRobin Givensas Mayor Sierra McCoy. Take a look at this new trailer for next week’s episode, along with the photo featuring our first look atMolly Ringwald’s Mary Andrews in the April 13 episode ofRiverdale.
