she can put on a good face,
which I relate to. I’ll deal
with anyone’s problems and
try to fix them so I don’t
have to focus on what’s
going on with me.Q: Does Katy have any
similarities to your Pretty
Little Liars character, Aria?
They both have a great
sense of style! Aria has
more of an edge to her,
whereas Katy’s more
wholesome and a
little naive.Q: We know that Ashleigh
Murray sings, but you’re
musical in real life too. Will
you perform on the show?
Yes! They haven’t told me
that I can’t say that, so I’m
just going to say that!Q: We have to touch on
Fantasy Island! How is
your film different from the
’70s–’80s TV show?
Blumhouse Productions
took the bones of [the orig-
inal], flipped it on its head
and made it really creepy!MOVIES
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iverdale is a town of dark intrigue and
scandal. Nearby New York City, on the
other hand, is a candy-coated bop of a
town, all fashion, romance and
camaraderie! At least, that’s how it’s
portrayed on Katy Keene (Feb. 6, 8 p.m.),the CW’s latest Archie Comics spinoff, from
Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and
Michael Grassi. “Our show is happy and inspiring,”
Lucy Hale, who plays Keene, says about the series,
which centers on four twentysomething BFFs with
big dreams. “I’m at the point in my career where I
only want to do things with a good message.” Hale
tells Us more about her feel-good show.
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Q: Why will Riverdale fans
love Katy Keene?
We have Josie [Ashleigh
Murray]! But people will
be surprised — our show
is totally different from
Riverdale. It’s about chasing
after your dreams, finding
your tribe and the people
who make you want to be a
better person.
Q: Aside from Josie,
will anyone else from the
Riverdale cast appear on
the show?
We have some really
cool surprises in store.
Q: What can you tease
about Katy’s upcoming
Riverdale cameo?
Katy Keene takes place
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