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Mr Fantasy: Riverdale KJ Apa Calls Out 'Fake' - but Is It a Ruse?

Apa said the musician’s imitation has hurt his career opportunities and called the online comparisons disrespectful and wrong.

  • On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, actor KJ Apa posted an Instagram video accusing musician Mr. Fantasy of stealing his image and misappropriating his likeness, claiming the situation cost him a "huge job."
  • Speculation linking the two has circulated since 2025, driven by shared physical traits including identical tattoos and similar hairstyles; Mr. Fantasy previously downplayed these comparisons in interviews.
  • Tensions escalated after Mr. Fantasy released a music video for "Do Me Right" featuring cameos by Apa's former Riverdale costars Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, and Lili Reinhart, which Apa alleged exploited his identity.
  • Zoey Deutch apologized for her participation in the video, while Madelyn Cline and Taylor Lautner expressed support, with Cline commenting that "Identity theft is not a joke."
  • Mr. Fantasy prepares for his debut album Fantasyland, set for release on June 26, 2026, having garnered more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok since his emergence last year.
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RollingStone broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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