Fame didn’t come overnight for Charles Melton. The 32-year-old former “Riverdale” actor has dutifully been chipping away at his resume since he moved to Los Angeles more than a decade ago. But his role opposite Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman in “May December” has notched him a spot as one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023. (Dec. 13)

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Charles Melton

Fame didn’t come overnight for Charles Melton. The 32-year-old former “Riverdale” actor has dutifully been chipping away at his resume since he moved to Los Angeles more than a decade ago. But his role opposite Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman in “May December” has notched him a spot as one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023. (Dec. 13)