Sabrina Spellman is back — and heading to Riverdale.Kiernan Shipka, who played Sabrina in the NetflixRiverdalespinoff,Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, is set to appear on season 6 of the CW teen drama, executive producer and creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa said in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Thursday.“We’ve been talking about having Sabrina visit Riverdale since Season one, so it’s thrilling that this is finally happening, as part of our Rivervale special event,” said Aguirre-Sacasa. “It’s also perfect that she shows up to help Cheryl Blossom during her hour of greatest need.““Everyone on set lost their minds — I think fans will, too,” he added. “It’s really fun and special.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kiernan Shipka/InstagramRiverdalewriter Evan Kyle first teased the crossover while doing a Q&A onThe Dippafter the show’s season 5 finale Wednesday night, while Shipka, 21, also announced the news on her Instagram page.“from Greendale to Riverdale 😈” shecaptioneda photo of her on theRiverdaleset. “See u in Season 6.“The young actress will appear in the fourth episode of the season, titled “The Witching Hour(s),” Aguirre-Sacasa said.The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.Diyah Pera/Netflix"Cheryl is performing a dangerous spell, one that may mean the difference between life and death for a beloved member of the Blossom family,” the episode description reads. “Luckily, she’s getting a much-needed assist from everybody’s favorite twenty-something witch, the iconic Sabrina Spellman, visiting from Greendale in this years-in-the-making crossover.“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which was a reboot of 1990s sitcomSabrina the Teenage Witchin addition to being connected to theRiverdaleuniverse, premiered itsfourth and final seasonon Netflix late last year.“Working onChilling Adventures of Sabrinahas been an incredible honor from Day One,” Aguirre-Sacasa, who was the showrunner, said in a statement in July 2020. “The cast, beginning with Kiernan as everyone’s favorite teen witch, has been an absolute joy. I am beyond thankful to the crew, writers, editors, assistants, and everyone for pouring so much love into this dark dream of a show.”
Sabrina Spellman is back — and heading to Riverdale.
Kiernan Shipka, who played Sabrina in the NetflixRiverdalespinoff,Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, is set to appear on season 6 of the CW teen drama, executive producer and creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa said in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Thursday.
“We’ve been talking about having Sabrina visit Riverdale since Season one, so it’s thrilling that this is finally happening, as part of our Rivervale special event,” said Aguirre-Sacasa. “It’s also perfect that she shows up to help Cheryl Blossom during her hour of greatest need.”
“Everyone on set lost their minds — I think fans will, too,” he added. “It’s really fun and special.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Kiernan Shipka/Instagram
Riverdalewriter Evan Kyle first teased the crossover while doing a Q&A onThe Dippafter the show’s season 5 finale Wednesday night, while Shipka, 21, also announced the news on her Instagram page.
“from Greendale to Riverdale 😈” shecaptioneda photo of her on theRiverdaleset. “See u in Season 6.”
The young actress will appear in the fourth episode of the season, titled “The Witching Hour(s),” Aguirre-Sacasa said.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.Diyah Pera/Netflix
“Cheryl is performing a dangerous spell, one that may mean the difference between life and death for a beloved member of the Blossom family,” the episode description reads. “Luckily, she’s getting a much-needed assist from everybody’s favorite twenty-something witch, the iconic Sabrina Spellman, visiting from Greendale in this years-in-the-making crossover.”
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which was a reboot of 1990s sitcomSabrina the Teenage Witchin addition to being connected to theRiverdaleuniverse, premiered itsfourth and final seasonon Netflix late last year.
“Working onChilling Adventures of Sabrinahas been an incredible honor from Day One,” Aguirre-Sacasa, who was the showrunner, said in a statement in July 2020. “The cast, beginning with Kiernan as everyone’s favorite teen witch, has been an absolute joy. I am beyond thankful to the crew, writers, editors, assistants, and everyone for pouring so much love into this dark dream of a show.”
source: people.com
