Riverdale's director of photography explains the show's moody look — Supporting Players

"You need to be able to understand the story without hearing the words."
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Riverdale's director of photography explains the show's moody look — Supporting Players
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While you might never see their names in gossip columns or follow them on Twitter, these are the stars who help create the magic behind-the-scenes of your favorite television shows and films.


From the neon lights to the teal and blue coloring; it's clear that the atmosphere in every scene of Riverdale is intentional. We talked to Brendan Uegama, the director of photography behind Riverdale seasons 2 and 3 about the inspiration behind the show's dark and ominous look.

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