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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Charles Melton<\/strong><\/a> is looking back at his time on Riverdale<\/strong><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n The 32-year-old actor has been receiving rave reviews for his role in the new movie May December<\/em><\/strong> and has already won several critics awards for the role along with being nominated for a Golden Globe award, a Critics\u2019 Choice award, and a Independent Spirit award.<\/p>\n In a new interview, Charles<\/strong> shared how his time on The CW teen drama helped him perfect his acting skills.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n While speaking with i-D<\/a><\/em>, Charles<\/strong> said that Riverdale<\/em> \u201chelped me refine this work ethic,\u201d adding, \u201cI learned so much being there. I formed relationships that I will have until the end of my days.\u201d <\/p>\n Charles<\/strong> also credited the show for teaching him what it would be like to attend a professional acting program.<\/p>\n \u201cRiverdale<\/em> truly was my Juilliard \u2014 I was learning and growing and playing and taking risks,\u201d Charles<\/strong> said. \u201cI was allowed to do that.\u201d <\/p>\n Charles<\/strong> played football player Reggie Mantle for all seven seasons of the show before it ended in August 2023.<\/p>\n Charles<\/strong> admitted that wrapping Riverdale<\/em> was \u201cbittersweet,\u201d before adding, \u201cBut I\u2019m so happy it brought joy to so many people.\u201d<\/p>\n In another recent interview, Charles<\/strong> opened up about the \u201cannoying process\u201d of having to wear a prosthetic<\/a> for nine hours while filming May December<\/em>.<\/p>\n Also pictured inside: Charles Melton<\/strong> attending a press event for May December<\/em> hosted by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation on Tuesday (December 18) held at the Robin Williams Center in New York City.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n