KJ Apa Celebrates After News his Recent TV Series is Set for a Full Season

Life is about to get a whole lot busier for Kiwi actor KJ Apa, with the news a full season of his TV pilot Riverdale has been ordered.

The former Shortland Street star has been filming with Riverdale in Vancouver, where he plays Archie Andrews from the famous comic book series. 

The show has been described as a "subversive take" on the comics, with Archie, Betty, Veronica and the rest of the gang exploring "the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale's wholesome facade".

Apa's Archie is reportedly an "intense, conflicted teen", juggling his passion for music with the interest of several girls.

The news today that The CW Network has ordered a full season of Riverdale has not come as much of a surprise, with Variety reporting the series had "tested through the roof".

Apa was understandably thrilled upon hearing the news, telling his Instagram followers this morning: "Here we go. God is good. Another cool journey!"

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