‘Riverdale’ Boss Promises to ‘Do Better’ After Actress Vanessa Morgan Criticizes Show’s Use of Black Characters

Riverdale has apologised to star Vanessa Morgan after she raised concerns about pay disparity in the show.Morgan, who plays Toni Topaz in the show, said in a recent series of tweets that she was  “tired” of black characters being shown as “thugs, dangerous or angry, scary people,” adding that she was “the only black series regular but paid the least”.Morgan continued: “To my black fans, I have now made it my purpose to fight for us.

Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has vowed to make the hit show more diverse.Actress Vanessa Morgan, who has played Toni Topaz in the hit comic book show since 2017, aired her grievances with bosses at The CW programme on Twitter on Sunday amid the Black Lives Matter protests following the shocking death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis cops on 25 May.

Vanessa Morgan took to social media after the Black Lives Matter movement reached new heights due to the murder of George Floyd to call out other unjust things happening to the black community including in the industry. The Riverdale actress got her point across to a showrunner who is now promising to do better.

"Riverdale" showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is promising to make his show a more diverse and inclusive space. Aguirre-Sacasa made the pledge on social media after actress Vanessa Morgan called out the CW drama series on Twitter for its unfair treatment of black actors and stereotypical portrayal of black characters.

Vanessa Morgan will only wear clothes made by black designers on the red carpet from now on.Earlier this week, the Riverdale actress took to Twitter to announce that she will be making changes to the way she dresses in the future, and also called on aspiring fashion creatives to get in touch with her. “From now on any red carpet or event, I will be wearing and supporting Black designers.

With the rise of protests around the world, in the aftermath of the brutal killing of George Floyd by a police officer, it appears that Black actors are feeling more empowered to speak up about the racism and discrimination that is present in Hollywood. And though many are calling out the systemic racism that exists, some folks, such as “Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan, are taking aim at their own TV series and projects.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerRiverdale creator and executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has issued an apology to star Vanessa Morgan, following her recent social media post voicing her frustration “of how black people are portrayed in Media” and calling out the popular CW show for its lack of diversity.“We hear Vanessa. We love Vanessa.

Riverdale showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has responded to actress Vanessa Morgan speaking out about the show's poor treatment of Black actors and Black characters, including her allegation that she is paid the least out of the show's series regulars. Morgan is currently the only Black series regular in the cast.On Thursday evening, Aguirre-Sacasa posted a message to his social accounts that read: "We hear Vanessa.

Riverdale has apologised to Toni Topaz actress Vanessa Morgan after she said she was paid the least on the show.The star is the only Black series regular, and earlier this week hit out at the negative portrayal of Black people in the media. In response, Riverdale showrunner Roberto Aguirre Sacasa has apologised and said the show must "do better" in a Twitter statement that has since been retweeted by Morgan.

Days after Vanessa Morgan Kopech spoke out against Riverdale writers for what she believed was them using her character Tony Topaz "as side kick non dimensional characters to our white leads," creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has vowed to "do better." Taking to social media, the showrunner issued an apology to Morgan and pledged to make the hit CW series "part of the movement" moving forward. "We hear Vanessa," his post began.

The creator of Riverdale has pledged to “do better” after criticism from star Vanessa Morgan over how black characters are portrayed.

Riverdale creator, writer, and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has released an apology in the wake of Aguirre-Sacasa posted his statement on Instagram, saying "We hear Vanessa. We love Vanessa.

“Riverdale” creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is addressing Vanessa Morgan’s recent social media post calling out the lack of representation on the CW drama. The writer and showrunner took to Instagram on Thursday to embrace Morgan’s message and he pledged to do better.

creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is addressing Vanessa Morgan's recent social media post calling out the lack of representation on the CW drama. The writer and showrunner took to Instagram on Thursday to embrace Morgan's message and he pledged to do better.

"Tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people"

Vanessa Morgan loves her Riverdale co-stars, but in a time when black people are speaking up and sharing experiences about the injustice they receive for the color of their skin — she has decided to speak up. The CW actress revealed that she is paid less than her counterparts.

Vanessa Morgan is speaking out about black representation in media, specifically calling out her series,. The 28-year-old actress, who plays south sider Toni Topaz on the CW teen drama, got candid in a post on Twitter. 

Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan has hit out at the show’s writers for their portrayal of black roles as “sidekick non-dimensional characters to our white leads”.