Screen Rant

  • Shannen Doherty will guest star in Riverdale's tribute episode for Luke Perry. 1 / 7

  • Doherty and Perry met on Beverly Hills, 90210, and remained friends ever since. 2 / 7

    Luke Perry Shannen Doherty

  • The actor passed away earlier this year at the age of 52. 3 / 7

    Luke Perry on Riverdale Vertical

  • Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa stated that Perry had wanted Doherty on Riverdale since season 1. 4 / 7

    Riverdale actor Luke Perry Vertical

  • Doherty immediately said yes when offered the role. 5 / 7

    Riverdale Fred Andrews

  • Perry's tribute episode will be the series' season 4 premiere. 6 / 7

    Riverdale Archie and Jughead Vertical

  • Riverdale returns to the CW for its fourth season on October 9, 2019. 7 / 7