Chad Michael Murray to Star as Cult Leader in Riverdale

Chad Michael Murray has been cast as a cult leader on The CW series "Riverdale". Murray will play the so far unseen Edgar, the leader 

A description from CW said, "As the enigmatic leader of the cult-like Farm, Edgar arrives in Riverdale to spread his teachings and heal the ravaged soul of this once wholesome town.  Edgar is a charming, handsome guru, but is he hiding a more sinister agenda?"  

Edgar leads the cult that has brainwashed Alice (Madchen Amick) and took possession of Betty's (Lili Reinhart) money.  

Murray has been keeping busy, most recently appearing in Fox's "Star" and Hallmark's "Road to Christmas".   

Be sure to watch "Riverdale" on The CW, Wednesdays at 8 p.m.