The CW has a good record currently of including homosexual and bisexual characters on their shows, so it would make sense for them to start including asexual characters as well, to increase visibility and representation of a frequently misunderstood group of people.
For his part, Sprouse plans to keep fighting for his version of Jughead to be asexual.
For now, though, Sprouse is not getting his way.
Riverdale will premiere on the CW Thursday, January 26 at 8 p.m. with ‘Chapter One: The River’s Edge.’