Becoming part of a fandom is an experience unlike any other.
For Charles Melton, a new addition to "Riverdale," the surreal encounters have already started and his episodes haven't even aired yet.
"It?s surreal," he told INSIDER of life as a "Riverdale" cast member. "My social media following is crazy."
But with that social media following comes some fan hate. "#NotMyReggie was a common social media thing," Mantle said.
Mantle for the series' second season.
"My little sister gave me a hard time whenever I was visiting back home," Mantle said. "She took a picture of me on her Snapchat and was like, '#NotMyReggie.' But it's cool, though. People are passionate, and the fans are die-hard ... It's amazing."
The 26-year-old actor added that he would like to see the hashtag #MyReggie more once the show returns. His experiences have since expanded to real-life interactions.
"People stop me on the street and ask for my picture, and I'm like, 'I haven't even aired yet,'" he joked.
That kind of attention is no surprise to the rest of the "Riverdale" cast. Since the show made its debut in January, its popularity has continued to grow and the stars are some of the most recognizable young faces on TV right now. Melton said the other cast members have told him to prepare for more attention.
"It's crazy how the cast handles everything, just being out here in Vancouver with the fans and everything," he said. "I just can't imagine and they are just like, 'Wait until you air, man. It's going to be hectic.'"
"Riverdale" returns Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
11-10-2017 - Vidéo