The ‘Two Really Strong Pieces Of Advice’ Luke Perry Gave Riverdale Co-Star Madelaine Petsch

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Several actors have successfully returned to the spotlight recently, and Luke Perry was one of them. He first became famous in the 1990s playing the rebellious Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210. Then, in the mid-2010s, he made a comeback in the teen drama world as Fred Andrews, Archie’s father, on Riverdale – a darker, updated version of the classic ARCHIE Comics series on The CW.

Perry passed away in 2019 during the fourth season after suffering a stroke, but his fellow cast members continue to remember him fondly. Madelaine Petsch recently shared some of the helpful advice he gave her.

Cole Sprouse, having experienced the pressures of teen stardom himself, often offered guidance to the young actors on Riverdale. Madelaine Petsch, who played Cheryl Blossom throughout the show’s seven seasons, recently shared the best advice Sprouse gave her about acting and navigating Hollywood. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live!, a fan asked her about Sprouse’s advice, and Petsch explained how much his insights helped her.

Luke was a huge influence on my career and really helped guide me, especially because he’d experienced similar fame from his time on 90210. He gave me some great advice, including to never read anything written about yourself – though I admit that’s a tough one to follow!

Considering his experiences on 90210, it’s understandable that Perry offered a lot of guidance and took on a mentoring role with the cast. It was great that he was so willing to share the lessons he’d learned over the years. This advice wasn’t just helpful for Petsch on a personal level, but also significantly benefited her career, as she went on to share another key piece of wisdom he imparted.

One of the best things you can do when you start working on a film or TV set is to introduce yourself to everyone in the crew and make an effort to learn their names.

Luke Perry’s passing deeply affected people around the globe, not just in Hollywood. Generations knew him from his role on 90210, while a new audience discovered him through Riverdale and his other work. The news of his death was shocking, and the tribute in the first Riverdale episode afterward made it feel incredibly real. His memory remained with the show throughout its run, and cast members shared heartfelt recollections of him before the series concluded in 2023.

It’s nice to know that even years later, his impact is as big as ever.

Luke Perry’s work continues to inspire thanks to streaming services, and actress Madelaine Petsch now wants to pass on two valuable lessons she learned from him to future actors. She also has countless memories of him that she’ll cherish forever. Fans can revisit Perry’s performances in all seasons of Beverly Hills, 90210 on Paramount+ and Riverdale on Netflix.

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2025-11-16 03:39