5 actresses we want to see play Poison Ivy in the DC Universe

Madelaine Petsch

One of the greatest characters on Riverdale has to be Cheryl Blossom and that is all thanks to the actress who brings her to life, Madelaine Petsch! And one of the things that make the character stand out is her seductive nature, even as she is all about being prim and proper (in certain instances). Even when she has been the antagonist of the show, she has always brought a level of sass that seems perfectly in line with what we would expect from Poison Ivy.

The other thing that draws one to Petsch as the next Poison Ivy is her red hair. The fact that the DC villain has often been seen with red hair makes it just seem natural to find an actress who also has red hair and in this case that is Madelaine Petsch.

Over the course of her time on Riverdale, we have seen the actress give us a wide range of emotions. She has been sensual and seductive, while also bringing an air of innocence to Cheryl. There is also her intelligence and ability to challenge others that makes her feel like a perfect fit for a DC villain.

The fact that Petsch is 28 years old is also a win because once again we are getting an actress who brings both maturity and youth to the table. She can grow with the role, while also adding a bit of gravitas to the character thanks to the fact that she is a bit older.