“Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person,” Gen V producers said in a statement.
Chance Perdomo, best known for his roles on Gen V and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has passed away at the age of 27 following a motorcycle accident, and Hollywood is paying tribute.
According to The Wrap, the actor’s representatives confirmed the news of his death on Saturday, sharing a statement.
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“His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” the message read. “We ask you to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”
Perdomo — who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Southhampton, England — rose to fame on the Netflix series the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, in which he played Ambrose Spellman, the cousin of Kiernan Shipka’s Sabrina. He went on to star as Landon in the After franchise films: After We Fell, After Ever Happy, and After Everything.
Perdomo further gained popularity when he starred as Andre Anderson on The Boys spinoff, Gen V, which was released last year on Prime Video.
The producers of Gen V released a statement following Perdomo’s passing.
“We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person,” the producers said in a statement. “Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television also issued a statement that read: “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television extend our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance’s family and all who loved him at this difficult time.”
According to TheWrap, Gen V had yet to start shooting Season 2. A source told the outlet that production has been postponed following Perdomo’s death.
In the wake of his death, stars took to social media to pay tribute to Perdomo.
Luke Cook — who starred in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina alongside Perdomo — took to his Instagram Stories, writing, “Ugh this hurts. He was such a good man. So sweet, and cheerful, and thoughtful.”