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Mädchen Amick Talks Alice's Serpent Past on Riverdale Rapid Fire Recap

Mädchen Amick Talks Alice's Serpent Past on Riverdale Rapid Fire Recap

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This installment of YH's Riverdale Rapid Fire Recap includes a very special guest -- Alice Cooper herself, Mädchen Amick! The actress sits down with us to dish on the latest episode where Alice reveals her Serpent past and how Hiram Lodge is pulling the strings! We also debate the true identity of The Black Hood, plus Mädchen talks a bit about Alice's long-lost son Chic Cooper and we flashback to our interview with Mark Consuelos!

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Young Hollywood

What's up, guys? Welcome to our Riverdale Rapid Fire Recap with our very special guest, Mädchen Amick. Woo! Mädchen Amick: Halo.

Young Hollywood

Yes. You don't deserve a halo. Mädchen Amick: Yes, I do. Just kidding. I fight for those halos.

Young Hollywood

We want to talk about the show and the season specifically. I feel like it's gotten a little crazy. But we found out something from your past. That you used to be a serpent. Mädchen Amick: Yeah. Yeah. And it was blasted all over the front page of the paper.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. Did you know that that was gonna happen when you read the script? Mädchen Amick: No. No. Not before it happened. I mean, I knew I knew that she had a serpent past. I just didn't know when they were gonna introduce it. So, I was shocked. I was like, whoa, hold the phone, guys. This was like a good moment. Oh, yeah. I was like, oh, I was a serpent. I was like, no. And then I was like, whoa.

Young Hollywood

What about when FP said to Alice in the season before at the truck when he was like, you know, snakes don't shed their skin? Didn't you kinda, I mean, I was like, but but no. But no. But, like, Alice. But, like, what did he mean by that? But, I mean, like, yes. Because you're a little crazy. Shady. Mädchen Amick: Shady. Yes. I mean, I wasn't gonna say it. I'm glad you did.

Young Hollywood

She's not the only one who stirred up. We have Mark Consuelos who joined the cast. Yeah. In season two. This is a big moment. And, you know, Hiram Lodge is stirring some stuff too. I'll say. Maybe not even just like everything yet. It's gonna happen. It's gonna happen. We're we're shooting episode uh 14. Is he stirring some stuff? Mädchen Amick: He's stirring some stuff.

Young Hollywood

We're calling it now, guys. It's happening. But we had him in studio and he talked about his experience with the Serpents. So, let's check it out. So, we know Hiram kind of works with the Serpents a little bit. Not necessarily directly, but he kind of has. Well, I my interpretation he has like power a little bit, right? Like he's able to control the Serpents and kind of their actions Right. while he was in prison. Right. But would you say that the Serpents are evil or is it kind of the same? They have good intentions, but You know.

Mark Consuelos

I think he probably uh wouldn't consider them evil.

Young Hollywood

Okay. But useful.

Mark Consuelos

But useful. That's a good word.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. I like it. Yeah. Okay, Mark Consuelos is just so handsome. It's really too bad that he isn't good looking. Mädchen Amick: Yeah. It's really it's hard on the eyes.

Young Hollywood

It must be tough for him. Mädchen Amick: Yeah. I know. It's rough. Rough. Kelly.

Young Hollywood

Seriously, right? Yeah. Yeah. But I found that it was actually really interesting because he said that he thought the Serpents were useful not necessarily evil. So what do you think about that? Mädchen Amick: It shows Hiram Lodge's intentions.

Young Hollywood

You think so? Mädchen Amick: Yeah. Clearly. He's puppet master. But um Alice Cooper is not gonna let him get away with it. Foreshadowing, guys. You're hearing it here.

Young Hollywood

The Serpents aren't the only ones causing trouble in Riverdale anymore. Oh. I mean, the Black Hood. Oh, gosh. That little thing. Yeah. The drama. That little guy. You know that there's there is an a a a conspiracy theory, I guess, going around like social media that Alice Cooper is the Black Hood. Mädchen Amick: Okay, I was gonna ask you what the weirdest or the craziest. Yeah, that. That. I'm sorry. Maybe I need to work out a little bit more, but did that like that was Alice Cooper's mind. I mean, I would put it past her.

Young Hollywood

Yeah, I was about to say. Originally, I'm not gonna lie, I kinda thought it was Sheriff Keller. Then I mean, last episode kinda steered us away from thinking that, but Right. I feel like it could be a lie because everyone's It could be tricking you to trick you. Right. Which most things do in Riverdale. Yeah. And, you know, the other thing I was thinking was that creepy janitor that's like sleeping in the corner. He's no good. He's no good. He's no good. And you know who else is no good? He shouldn't be around. The long-haired Serpent. But I feel like that's too obvious. You know who's not so obvious? This is my theory. I think it might be Alice's secret son. You think? Making an entrance in the show. What do you think? What do you think about that? Does he? Mädchen Amick: Uh, I will say that Chic Cooper um, does seem to stir up some trouble. Yes. But Alice doesn't see it because she's so desperate to make amends for giving him away.

Young Hollywood

That would be quite an entrance though. Can you imagine he was just like here I am. He makes a good entrance. Also the Black Hood. Oh, yeah. But can we also talk about another entrance? Your entrance to that party when you just like strutted everything in That's. Wer'e not. That's a slow-mo cam. I mean, let's snap our fingers and get in formation. Ladies get in formation. Because we were like, yes. Yes, Queen. Mädchen Amick: Well, that's how a Queen Bee reacts when she's outed. Does she cower? Does she hide away? No. She puts on a serpent dress and shows up to the and you and you look to the party. Fab.

Young Hollywood

Thank you. Fabulous. Fab, fab, fab, fab. Mädchen, thank you so much for hanging out with us today on our Young Hollywood rundown and we'll see you next time. Mädchen Amick: Thanks for having me. Riverdale Angels. Yes.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Mädchen Amick

    Special guest discussing her role as Alice Cooper

  • Alice Cooper

    Character played by Mädchen Amick, discussed in the recap

  • Hiram Lodge

    Character discussed for his influence on the Serpents

  • FP

    Character who previously hinted at Alice's past

  • Mark Consuelos

    Actor who plays Hiram Lodge, discussed and interviewed

  • The Black Hood

    Mystery character whose identity is debated

  • Sheriff Keller

    Character considered as a possible Black Hood suspect

  • Chic Cooper

    Alice's long-lost son, discussed as a potential troublemaker

FAQ

Who plays Alice Cooper on Riverdale?+
Alice Cooper is played by actress Mädchen Amick.
What is Alice Cooper's past connection to the Serpents?+
Alice Cooper used to be a Serpent, a past that was revealed in a recent Riverdale episode.
What role does Hiram Lodge play regarding the Serpents?+
Hiram Lodge is described as a 'puppet master' who controls the Serpents and their actions, viewing them as useful rather than evil.
What are some theories about the Black Hood's identity on Riverdale?+
Theories suggest the Black Hood could be Alice Cooper, Sheriff Keller, a creepy janitor, or even Alice's long-lost son, Chic Cooper.
Does Alice Cooper regret giving away her son, Chic Cooper?+
Alice Cooper is desperate to make amends for giving away her son, Chic Cooper.
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