Fan Fest Chicago: ‘Riverdale’ Panel Highlights Feat. Lili Reinhart and Madelaine Petsch

Riverdale has taken the world by storm as of late, and we got to hear two of its cast members give a panel at Fan Fest Chicago this weekend.

Lili Reinhart and Madelaine Petsch chatted with fans about that intense and quasi-creepy relationship that exists between Betty and Chic.

Lili Reinhart talks the relationship between Betty and Chic. #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/2JFhiV3Pf3

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

After answering the all important questions, “Where are KJ and Cole,” Reinhart and Petsch comment on their first reactions to finding out their characters were related:

The girls answer an important fan question: Where are KJ and Cole? #FFChicago #Riverdale pic.twitter.com/lPPNn2S7pF

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

What if these ladies hadn’t decided to pursue acting? Reinhart had a plan B in mind.  She would be saving lives as a paramedic.

“I wanted to be a paramedic at some point.” Lili Reinhart on what she would want to do if she weren’t acting. #FFChicago #Riverdale pic.twitter.com/Sk1m655JWf

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

It sounds like the ladies could have had an alternate career in musical theater! They dished on their excitement about the upcoming musical episode of Riverdale:

Lili and Madelaine are both excited for the upcoming musical episode of #Riverdale! #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/y1y0AFNrQZ

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Could you imagine Madelaine Petsch as an auctioneer? Turns out quick wit and speedy delivery come naturally to her!

Does Madelaine struggle with her quick witted lines? She says no, she could be an auctioneer! #Riverdale #FFChicago https://t.co/GgHfUBgExS pic.twitter.com/hamiODotlu

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Petsch also did a little season 2 teasing.  She says that Choni shippers are going to be very, VERY pleased with what the upcoming season has in store:

What can Choni shippers expect for season 2 of #Riverdale? @madelainepetsch says fans will be excited! #FFChicago https://t.co/GgHfUBgExS pic.twitter.com/rzSg7FsSeg

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Lili and Madelaine found their passion for acting at a young age and two of today’s most iconic Hollywood stars helped them make the decision to pursue their career.

Lili and Madelaine share their biggest inspirations when it comes to acting. #Riverdale #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/DtGfDS2KK5

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

We’re so excited that Lili and Madelaine have joined us this weekend!  These two will be busy all weekend, meeting and greeting with fans and posing for photos!

That’s all for the #Riverdale panel! #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/l0Y63SJwVR

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Be sure to catch them at Fan Fest Chicago and tune in to Riverdale Wednesdays at 8 PM ET on the CW.

For more of our Fan Fest Chicago coverage head to our Twitter account for live updates and be sure to check back here throughout the weekend for all of the amazing panels and behind-the-scenes action you may have missed!