Following the news of Luke Perry’s death on Monday, Variety now reports that Riverdale has shut down production for the day to allow cast and crew time to grieve.
“We are deeply saddened to learn today about the passing of Luke Perry,” reads a statement from executive producers Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and Jon Goldwater. “A beloved member of the Riverdale, Warner Bros., and CW family, Luke was everything you would hope he would be: an incredibly caring, consummate professional with a giant heart, and a true friend to all. A father figure and mentor to the show’s young cast, Luke was incredibly generous, and he infused the set with love and kindness. Our thoughts are with Luke’s family during this most difficult time.”