Melton impresses in May December audition

Natalie Portman first saw Charles Melton's work in his audition for May December and was blown away by his performance and soulfulness.

“You can almost forget his physical beauty because there's so much soulfulness and intricacy in what he's doing, acting-wise.”

Melton embodies characters with depth

Melton has the ability to fully inhabit a character, making audiences believe in someone who lacks confidence and doesn't feel good in his skin.

“All of a sudden, he just embodies this guy who isn't confident and doesn't feel good in his skin, and you believe it.”

Melton's dedication on set impresses

On set, Melton arrived early to work with director Todd Haynes and on his own, showing sophistication and artistic sensitivity in his approach.

Smart career choices and good taste

Melton makes thoughtful career decisions, working with interesting directors and following his curiosity to projects like Beef, demonstrating excellent artistic taste.

“He's making smart choices in his career, working with such interesting directors and following his own curiosity to projects like Beef.”

Portman praises Melton's character

Portman describes Melton as thoughtful, precise, and hardworking both as a colleague and as a human, with a rare ability to be serious artist and good person.

“He's thoughtful, precise, and hard­working both as a colleague and a human. And best of all? He has that rare ability to be a very serious artist and a very good person at the same time.”

Melton named to TIME100 Next

Charles Melton has been selected for TIME100 Next, recognized by Oscar-winning actor Natalie Portman for his artistic excellence and character.