The trailer for Zoya Akhtar’s directorial debut, ‘The Archies,’ is finally here. This Netflix film marks the acting debut of Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda, representing the next generation of Bollywood.
‘The Archies,’ a coming-of-age musical, explores the lives of iconic Archie Comics characters—Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton. Set in the fictional hilly town of Riverdale, the film delves into themes of friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak, and rebellion.
The trailer unfolds a musical narrative led by seven charming characters, navigating the retro alleys of love, friendship, and youthful aspirations. It concludes with a poignant message: “You are never too young to change the world.”
Expressing her excitement about the film, Zoya Akhtar shared, “Having spent a lot of my childhood living in an Archie Comic, I’m thrilled to introduce Riverdale to this generation. The characters are iconic, their teenage life innocent, the world simpler—a time when less was more. Archie Comics, Netflix, Tiger Baby, and Graphic India were in complete sync, and wanted the adaptation to be as wholesome as the original comic was. It’s clean young adult content and was very fresh for Reema and me to work on. It’s also very exciting that a global IP chose the India film industry to make its first feature. Excited to get it out there.”
‘The Archies’ is set to release on December 7, promising an engaging and nostalgic journey into the world of these beloved comic book characters.