Vanessa Morgan Reprise Roles Toni Topaz Sarah

Vanessa Morgan reveals she would reprise her roles as Toni Topaz and Sarah.

Vanessa Morgan Reprise Roles

Could a character ever really be “dead” if the actor still carries their rhythm in their walk?

Vanessa Morgan doesn’t think so. In a February 2026 sit-down with People, Morgan confessed that despite the success of Wild Cards, she is still haunted by the ghosts of her past roles.

Specifically, the fanged Sarah from My Babysitter’s a Vampire and the leather-clad Toni Topaz from Riverdale.

The Blueprint of a Protector

Before the world knew her as a Southside Serpent, Morgan was Sarah, the 2011 teen babysitter who was literally fighting off the paranormal while keeping a geeky high schooler safe.

• The Milestone: This wasn’t just a teen show; it was Morgan’s global debut.
• The Dual Life: Sarah’s struggle to “pose as ordinary” while being “extraordinary” created the foundation for every character Morgan has played since.

The Riverdale Lightning Bolt

Joining Riverdale in Season 2 wasn’t just a career move; it was a cultural immersion.

As Toni Topaz, Morgan didn’t just play a gang member; she became a symbol of loyalty and grit in a comic-book landscape that was rapidly blowing up.

“Nothing can really prepare you for something like that,” she noted, highlighting the lifelong friendships made with costars like Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes.

The Anatomy of “Max”

Morgan’s current role in Wild Cards (now moving through its fourth season) is a fascinating case study in artistic evolution. She describes Max as a “mess of all of them.”

• The Sarah Influence: The “paranormal threat” has been replaced by “criminal threats,” but the vigilance remains.
• The Toni Influence: The “strong-willed” independence of the Serpents lives in Max’s refusal to follow the rules.
• The 50% Rule: Morgan claims that half of Max is a composite of her past, but the other 50% is a completely new creation, forged through her growth as a 33-year-old lead.

Embrace the “Teen” Heritage

Modern Hollywood often pressures actors to “mature” out of their breakout roles.

However, Morgan’s eagerness to reprise Sarah and Toni offers a counterintuitive lesson: Breakout roles are anchors, not weights. > The Mistake: Assuming an actor is “done” with a character once the series finale airs.

The Reality:

For Morgan, these roles weren’t just jobs; they were milestones of “artistic growth.” Returning to them wouldn’t be a step backward, but a celebration of the range she has built since 2011.

2026 and Beyond

As Wild Cards continues its production run, Morgan remains a staple of the “heightened drama” genre.

Whether she’s solving crimes as Max or dreaming of a fanged return to Whitechapel, one thing is clear: Vanessa Morgan doesn’t just play characters; she inhabits them.