Recently, viral musician Mr Fantasy released the music video for his latest song, 'Do Me Right,' which became a massive hit online. The video featured numerous well-known faces, including stars from the 'Riverdale' cast, Nick Jonas, and actor Dave Franco, among others.
Following the release, 'Riverdale' star KJ Apa posted a video commenting that Mr Fantasy has 'stolen' his identity and that he is missing out on major roles because of this. For the unversed, many fans believe that Mr Fantasy is KJ Apa's alter ego created for social media.
KJ Apa Calls Out Mr Fantasy in a New Social Media Post
Taking to his social media on May 6, the actor posted a video stating that he did not approve of Mr Fantasy using and copying his identity. He said, 'There was recently a music video that was released, and it included a bunch of people who were really close to me, by a guy who's completely and utterly stolen my image and misappropriated my image and my likeness. And I think we all know who I'm talking about.'
Calling him a 'liar' and a 'thief,' he claimed that he has lost out on a huge job because many people think he is a joke due to this. He concluded his message by adding, 'If anyone out there thinks it's okay to take someone's image — literal tattoos — and to use it for their own success is completely wrong.'
Although the actor has claimed on multiple occasions that he is not Mr Fantasy, many fans believe that Mr Fantasy is an alter-ego social media personality created by the 'Riverdale' star.
Reaction to KJ Apa's Post About Mr Fantasy
His social media post garnered a lot of attention as soon as it was posted online. Many netizens commented on the matter, and even fellow celebrities joined in on the 'feud.' One fan commented, 'You know there is only one way to solve this… you and Mr Fantasy need to meet face to face and one outs it,' while another shared, 'How is it possible that none of your colleagues checked with you if it was okay before recording videos with him? It makes it seem even more like it's you ;/.'
Taylor Lautner, Madelyne Cline, and Rachel Zegler all posted in his support, while Patrick Schwarzenegger, Zoey Deutch, and Derek Hough apologized for featuring in the music video.
Are KJ Apa and Mr Fantasy the Same People?
Mr Fantasy first shot to fame after his 2025 self-titled album went viral. Not only that, but later on, he was also invited to the Macy's Day Parade for a performance. Following this, many people quickly pointed out that the two online personalities have a lot in common, including physique and some of Apa's famed tattoos. Many netizens have pointed out that it must be the 'Riverdale' actor underneath the long wig and the prop buck teeth.
