Ashleigh Murray

Portraying Josie McCoy, the lead singer in Riverdale, Ashleigh Murray also reprised the role in the spin-off Kate Keene. Both shows were aired on CW. Murray was a cast member from 2017 to 2019, when the show was active. This role has prepared her to take a more historical part, that of Loryn from Valley Girl, a remake of the 1983 movie.

Murray revealed in an interview that she was unaware that she was starring in a remake. Despite this, the celebrity was thankful for the role, and she gave credit to the production team for including her in the movie. The Riverdale actress has also spoken about how certain Black characters were being sidelined in films, but she did not seem to have any negative experiences so far. She is an avid supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and believes that all lives are essential.