“RIVERDALE” is losing two original cast members after season four. Skeet Ulrich and Marisol Nichols will not be returning to the hit U.S. teen drama next season, according to people.com. Reps for both actors did not immediately respond to requests for comment. “I’m incredibly grateful for the friendships I’ve made on ‘Riverdale,’ and I will miss seeing everyone on a daily basis,” Ulrich said in a statement to TVLine. “I’m proud to have been part of such a talented group of people, in front of the camera and behind. But I’ve decided that it’s time for me to move on to explore other creative opportunities.” Ulrich, 50, has played F.P. Jones, who is the father of Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse), since the series began in 2017. He started in a recurring role but was bumped to the main cast in season 2. TVLine reported that Ulrich is set to costar in the upcoming Tom Hanks film “Bios” and the Quibi series “#FreeRayShawn.” Meanwhile, Nichols, who played the mother of Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) and wife of Hiram Lodge (Mark Consuelos), is also departing the series. “I had an incredible time bringing Hermione Lodge to life and working with my amazing cast, who became family,” Nichols, 46, told TVLine. “We had so many wonderful times together during the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. We really do have the best fans ever. I am looking forward to the next chapter and am excited about the future.” (SD-Agencies) |