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MARISOL NICHOLS
aActress, humanitarian, mom—the Riverdale star is an inspiration to women everywhere.
BY RODERICK THEDORFF PHOTOGRAPHY: ERICA KIARA
lthough Marisol Nichols got her first big husband’s shady affairs, conspiring to commit murder break by starring as Audrey Griswold in and even ending up behind bars, Nichols has been front the film Vegas Vacation over twenty years and center among many of the show’s storylines. With ago, it can be argued that her bigger claim season 4 set to premiere on October 9th, Hermione’s to fame has been television. After all, the character is sure to have a large role in it. For the mo-
actress has graced the small screen on multiple shows ment however, Nichols isn’t sure what that is.
such as Resurrection Blvd., 24 and now Riverdale where “I wish I could tell you about Hermione this season
she plays Hermione Lodge. In the end though, Nichols doesn’t have a preference between the mediums.
“The main things that draw me in are the story and the role,” Nichols tells us. “Is it something I’d like to see, something I’d be interested in watching and being a part of, and then, do I like the character? I like to do roles that interest me, where I can relate to the character in some way and understand what they’re about, what drives them, what they are after and how they are going to get it.”
In Riverdale, Nichols’ character has had quite the story arch over the course of three seasons. From ar- riving in Riverdale looking for a fresh start with her daughter Veronica, to becoming mayor, dealing with her
and what’s coming up but I honestly don’t know,” Nich- ols says. “They don’t really tell us and sometimes I find out as I get the script.”
One thing that is known however is that the first episode will pay tribute to Luke Perry, who passed away earlier this year. He played Fred Andrews, who was a high-school love interest of Hermione’s, and with whom she had a fling during the series. While the char- acter will be missed on the show, the actor behind the character will be missed even more.
“Working with Luke was so special to me,” Nichols says. “Here’s this guy, this icon who has been perform- ing consistently for the better part of 20 years and he’s so welcoming and genuine and caring. My favourite part
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