A representative of Perdomo informs The Hollywood Reporter that 27-year-old Perdomo died as a result of a motorcycle accident.
No one else is said to have been involved in the accident.
The actor has had major roles in the Netflix series in recent years «Chilling Adventures of Sabrina» and “The Boys” spin-off series «Gen V» on Prime Video.
– A very kind and lovely person
He played Sabrina’s cousin Ambrose in the first episode and the student Andre Anderson at the superhero university Godolkin in “Gen V”.
Chance Perdomo, Jaz Sinclait and Derek Luh in “Gen V”
Foto: Brooke Palmer / Prime Video
– We cannot understand this. To those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always smiling and charming, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented actor, and above all: Just a very kind and wonderful person, the series producers said in a statement.
Perdomo has also played Landon in three «After» films: «After We Fell» (2021), «After Ever Happy» (2022) and «After Everything» (2023).
Superhero students Andre Anderson (Chance Perdomo), Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair, with his back), Golden Boy (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Cate Dunlap (Maddie Phillips) in “Gen V.”
Foto: Brooke Palmer / Prime Video
– Everyone who knew him felt his passion for the performing arts and his insatiable appetite for life. His warmth will live on in those he loved most. “We ask that the family’s wishes for privacy be respected as they grieve the loss of their beloved son and brother,” Perdomo’s agents said in a statement.
– The entire “Gen V” family is devastated
The studios Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television have also made a statement to THR.
– The entire “Gen V” family is devastated by Chance Perdomo’s sudden passing. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television send heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance’s family and all who loved him during this difficult time.
Confirmed for multiple seasons, “Gen V” received a warm reception when the series arrived in 2023.
NRK’s ”Filmpolitiet” had it in fourth place on list of the best TV series of last year.
Deadline writes that season 2 will now be postponed as a result of the tragedy.
American-English
Perdomo was born in Los Angeles, but grew up in Southampton in England.
According to THR, he had planned to study law, but ended up trying his hand at acting instead. He then moved to London and attended various theater schools.
His first major role was in «Chilling Adventures of Sabrina» which came in 2018, where he plays in 36 episodes.
Published 30.03.2024, at 22.42 Updated 30.03.2024, at 23.39