Charles Melton Credits 'Riverdale' for Acting Success, Earns Accolades for 'May December'

The actor, who likens his time on 'Riverdale' to studying at Juilliard, has received a Gotham Award and a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Netflix's 'May December'.

• Charles Melton, star of Netflix's 'May December', credits his acting development to his time on the CW show 'Riverdale', likening the experience to studying at Juilliard.
• Melton's performance in 'May December' has earned him a Best Supporting Actor award at the Gotham Awards and a Golden Globe nomination.
• 'May December', directed by Todd Haynes, is loosely based on the life of Mary Kay Letourneau and the scandal that occurred in the late 1990s.
• In the film, Melton plays Joe Yoo, who started dating 36-year-old Gracie when he was just 13.
• Melton has expressed his desire to continue acting in films in the coming years.

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