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Does this entirely make sense?
Like everything else onRiverdale, were not sure.
And why in such a dramatic fashion, by standing near a cliff in a fabulous coat?
(Okay, the answer to the second question is because its cool.)
At the end of the lastRiverdaleepisode, theres this big reveal that Hermione is the mysterious boss.Isnt thatcrazy?
What was your reaction when you first find out?Honestly, confusion was the first reaction.
I found out the week before when we got that script.
Theres so many twists and turns that youre like,Okay, does that track?
I guess it works.
Alright, Ill go for it.I honestly dont know where its gonna lead.
I have no idea.
Ive called the writers and go, and been like, How much does this change?
They tend to keep everything a secret from us.
I dont know where its gonna go, but Im enjoying the ride.
Do you talk with the other cast members about these twists?We always do.
At least the adults do, because our story lines are spread out more and more and more.
Luke is always talking about his story line.
But with me everything is new.
I have no idea.
It creates interesting tension with Hiram Lodge.
I wonder if hes just doing that for show for Veronica and thats like the agreement that weve made.
But then, I dont know why Hermione would reveal that to Archie.
What was it like to shoot that?Oh my God!
With the wind, it just timed out perfectly.
I was like,Oh great!
It was raining, you couldnt tell.
It was just very, very cool, very cinematic.
Youre also in one of Hermiones trademark sleek coats.Im very much involved with Hermiones wardrobe.
And I need leather gloves.
He will approve every single outfit that goes on every single character.
When were posing for our pictures to send to Roberto, Ill be selling my favorite looks.
Like,Come on, give me that pantsuit.
Unlike in the comics, the Lodge family are Latino and they pepper their conversations with Spanish phrases.
Have you talked with Roberto about their cultural identity?Thats a good question, we havent.
Ive assumed that theyre Mexican-American, but we dont know.
It hasnt been specified.
Some things I pitched.
Something that seems more specific.
You want it to be more particular to their family?Yeah.
I mean, rice and chicken?
Come on, thats every Latino family.
Its always peppered into scripts.
Then Roberto will throw in like God what was it?
As far as I remember, hes the only Latino writer that we have.
I was like, Oh wow, were going there!
What I was surprised about the most was the fan reaction.
I had no idea and I was so happy about that.
Like,yay, finally, thank you!
Things that someone told me when I was first starting out.
I just dont offer it unless Im asked.
Or at least I try not to offer it unless Im asked.
The show incorporates so many musical performances.
Do you want to sing?I so want to sing!
I want to do like a crazy cool rendition of Fever or something like that.
So far it hasnt come up, but they do know that I want to do it.
Well just see how it works organically.
How can we get Hermione up there grabbing the microphone?
Maybe she has a couple too many glasses of wine.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
