As the CW often has done at its upfront presentations, the marque final slot that closed the event today was given to a signature series that is coming to an end.
Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series orders
Earlier this morning, the CW announced that the upcoming seventh season of Riverdale will be its last. The CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz spoke of the series’ legacy before introducing series star KJ Apa, who plays Archie in the Archie comics adaptation.
The CW Upfront: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
“I’m sad to be saying goodbye to Riverdale next season, to our sets, to our crew, to our producers, to our CW family but I can speak for everyone, for Cammy, Cole, Lili and the rest of our cast that we are so grateful for everyone’s support,” he said on stage. “To the fans, without the fans, none of this would be be possible.”
He went on to say, “I can’t say I’d miss dying my hair every week, I’m looking forward to being myself again, but I promise you guys, this last season, we are going to end it with a bang, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”
Added Pedowitz as Apa was walking off the stage, “It certainly has been one hell of a ride.”
The CW CEO Mark Pedowitz Hopes Net Would Get Back In Sitcom Business, Looks Forward To New Suppliers Post-Sale
Riverdale stars KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones.
Season 7, which will premiere midseason, will not be abbreviated but have a full-size order, Pedowitz confirmed earlier today.
Must Read Stories
‘Riverdale’ To End; Fall Sked Set; ‘Babylon 5’; Pedowitz On “Shock” Of Cancellations
‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk Developing Satire Based On His Show’s Success
LA Screenings Returns: Studios Set Slates As Buyers Seek Certainty
Serebrennikov Defends Abramovich; Black Bear Int’l Divison; Latest Reviews
Read More About:
Source: Read Full Article
