Riverdale just hit fans with the first major twist of Season 4, and it definitely confirmed a lot of suspicions about Betty and Jughead's mysterious half-brother Charles. 1. If you follow the Riverdale star on Instagram, chances are you have spotted the actor traveling with a new dog in recent weeks. He portraysReggie Mantlefrom Season 2 onward of The CW's Riverdale. written by Kaitlin Reilly. Also, he is known as Daniel Bae in the film, The Sun Is Also a Star. [4] His father is a white American, with English ancestry,[5] and has also been described as having Cherokee roots. Their relationship is progressing. You may recognise him from season 6, episode 2 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine as young Hitchcock, from Dear White People (as Kurt Fletcher) or from Pretty Little Liars where he played the role of Jenna's friend Nigel Wright. Riverdale Introduced a Major New Character in the Season 3 Finale, and the Actor Is Perfect. 20 May, 2019 by Kelsie Gibson. Fellow students such as Kevin Keller played by Casey Cott, Toni played by Vanessa Morgan, Cheryl Blossom played by Madelaine Petsch and Reggie Mantle played by Charles Melton, return to the show. He is an actor, known for Riverdale (2017), Bad Boys for Life (2020) and The Sun Is also a Star (2019). The internet uncovered some not-so-kind tweets allegedly written by Riverdale star Charles Melton. He is known for his roles as Reggie Mantle on The CW television series Riverdale and Daniel Bae in the film The Sun Is Also a Star (2019). ... stunt actor / stunt performer / cover coordinator / stunt coordinator (3 episodes, 2017-2021) Darren E. Scott ... stunt double: Charles Melton / stunt double: Ross Butler / Stunt Double: Charles Melton / stunt driving double: Reggie Mantle (1 episode, 2017-2021) Keanu Lam ... stunt performer / … Riverdale Introduced a Major New Character in the Season 3 Finale, and the Actor Is Perfect May 19, 2019 by Kelsie Gibson [11][12] Melton is the first Asian-American actor to lead a teen romance film from a major Hollywood studio. I'm a recovering addict. Charles is an actor and model mostly known for his role as Reggie Mantle on the CW teen drama series, Riverdale. [2], He also previously worked as a dog walker on the app Wag. [4][8] He left school at 20 to pursue acting and moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2012. Who Plays Charles Smith on Riverdale? [7][8] Melton studied at nearby Kansas State University, where he played as a defensive back on the football team under coach Bill Snyder. [13], In June 2018, Melton was involved in a controversy over fat shaming tweets he had written in 2011 and 2012. [3] His first acting roles included guest spots on Glee and American Horror Story. He was the face of Mac Cosmetics’ first makeup line for men. I attend weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Riverdale's new Reggie: Why is a new actor playing Reggie and who is Charles Melton? Charles was a boy who grew up in the foster system with the idea of being unfitting and unwanted. CHARLES MELTON is best-known as Riverdale jock Reggie Mantle. FBI Agent Despite an initial friendship based on sharing their sad past and upbringing, they became more and more hostile to each other to the point of arguing furiously every day. Ariana Grande's next music video, as yet unknown, will star "Riverdale" actor Charles Melton, as Ariana announced on Feb. 7. Hope you're satisfied. This young man has been known in the world of modelling and commercial ads, and in Riverdale’s second season, he began playing the role of Reggie Mantle. As it stands, Betty believes Charles can be trusted. Occupation [3], He was first successful as a model, having booked gigs for Dolce & Gabbana, Kenneth Cole and MAC. Last Appearance He replaced Ross Butler, who left the cast due to his commitment to 13 Reasons Why. First Appearance Chapter Three: The Trial of Sabrina Spellman, Chapter Thirteen: The Passion of Sabrina Spellman, Chapter Fifteen: Doctor Cerberus's House of Horror, Chapter Eighteen: The Miracles of Sabrina Spellman, Chapter Thirty-Two: The Imp of the Perverse, Chapter Thirty-Six: At the Mountains of Madness, Chapter One: Once Upon a Time in New York, Chapter Three: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, Chapter Eight: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding), Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again, Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle, Chapter Fifty-Nine: Fast Times at Riverdale High, Chapter Sixty-Two: Witness for the Prosecution, Chapter Seventy-One: How to Get Away with Murder, https://riverdale.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Smith?oldid=171786. The plot is about to thicken even more on The CW's teen mystery Riverdale. When he was a teenager, Charles was thin with a fair complexion, curly brown hair and light eyes, as seen from the photo of his permanent record in Sisters of Quiet Mercy. The actor starred as Fred Andrews on Riverdale since the series’ January 2017 debut. Betty is the younger maternal half-sister of Charles. In May 2018, Charles Melton and Vanessa Morgan, who play Reggie Mantle and Toni Topaz, respectively, would both be promoted to series regulars in the third season. 3. Early life. [10] In 2019, he starred in his first feature film as Daniel Bae in The Sun Is Also a Star, the film adaptation of the book of the same name by Nicola Yoon. [...] That's my big secret, Betty. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He is portrayed by Wyatt Nash. Riverdale fans are doing a serious double take after Charles Melton posted a photo of his grandpa circa 1943. According to Chic, he felt resentment towards his biological family. Pop Culture • Entertainment • News • Riverdale. 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