Nov 1, 2022 · Fans were surprised Ross Butler was replaced with a new actor. Charles Melton took on the role of Reggie Mantle and replaced the former actor. Melton spoke on playing Reggie in an interview...

Dec 7, 2024 · While Charles Melton's performance as Reggie Mantle on Riverdale began his onscreen ascension, the character was originally played by Ross Butler.

Dec 2, 2023 · Riverdale underwent a surprising cast change when Ross Butler, who played Reggie Mantle, had to choose between the comic book show and 13 Reasons Why, paving the way for Charles Melton's...

May 22, 2018 · The second season of The CW series replaced original star Ross Butler with Charles Melton, which, at the time, led fans to suspect that Butler's other teen drama, 13 Reasons Why, would be...

Melton received mainstream attention in 2017 when he was cast as Reggie Mantle in the second season of the CW series Riverdale. He replaced Ross Butler, who left the cast due to his commitment to 13 Reasons Why. [9] .

Jan 8, 2025 · When Ross Butler left the role of Reggie Mantle, it was up to Charles Melton to play the Riverdale character, starting with the first episode of season 2.

Apr 14, 2019 · I preferred Ross because I think he’s a stronger actor. I loved the scene between him, KJ, and Cole in the second episode where they get into a fight in the student lounge. Melton gives off more of a comic book Reggie vibe though.

Dec 25, 2023 · Entering in the second season as the new Reggie Mantle, replacing Ross Butler in the role, Melton changed the character — and, by extension, the show — for the better, bringing a much-needed ...

Apr 12, 2023 · However, when the second season of the show premiered, fans saw Charles Melton replacing Butler in the role. It turns out that Butler left Riverdale to focus on 13 Reasons Why . His decision was a risky one, but it paid off.

Oct 13, 2017 · He used to be played by Ross Butler, but he was forced to quit the show because of filming clashes with his other role in 13 Reasons Why. The part of Reggie is now played by Charles Melton, who’s just as much of a fitlord as Ross.