Chance Perdomo, ‘Gen V’ and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ star, dies at 27 – National

Actor Chance Perdomo, whose highlight was solely rising amid his success present in Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, died on Saturday. He was 27.

According to a press release from Perdomo’s publicist to Variety, the actor died in a motorbike crash.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident. Authorities have advised that no other individuals were involved,” the assertion reads.

“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. We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

It isn’t but clear the place the motorbike collision befell.

Perdomo, who was British American, was a rising star in Hollywood. He was greatest identified for taking part in Ambrose Spellman in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the superhuman character Andre Anderson from The Boys spinoff collection Gen V.

Executives at Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, each of which produce Gen V, prolonged their “heartfelt thoughts and support” to Perdomo’s family members.

The producers of Gen V known as Perdomo “an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person.”

“Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense,” the producers mentioned in a press release. “We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”

Tributes to Perdomo flooded social media this weekend, from his colleagues, buddies and followers.

Patrick Schwarzenegger, who performs Perdomo’s greatest good friend Golden Boy in Gen V, mentioned information of his co-star’s demise “hurts. A lot.”

“What a young talented actor, and a great friend – gone way too soon. Was a pleasure to work with him in GenV,” Schwarzenegger wrote on X.

Actor Skye P. Marshall, who appeared alongside Perdomo in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, mentioned she didn’t need to imagine the information of Perdomo’s demise.

On Instagram, Marshall shared a photograph of her and Perdomo in dress-up garments and a number of other behind-the-scenes clips of the late actor.

Marshall known as Perdomo “a kind, precious man who’s extraordinarily gifted, very intelligent, loving hugger, energetic, radiant force of nature with a beautiful vibrant soul and a bright childlike smile, moving to the beat of his own drum.”

“I’m in a state of shock and devastation, as so many are,” she wrote. “I’m not ready to process this pain.”

Marshall mentioned her final phrases to Perdomo have been a textual content studying “I love you!!”

She added, “And he knew it.”

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Several different forged members and colleagues from Perdomo’s numerous initiatives additionally shared their condolences and excessive reward for the actor’s expertise and heat spirit.

Many of Perdomo’s followers have pointed to a social media submit from the actor final month, wherein he shared a photograph of his motorbike with the caption #backontheroad.

As a results of Perdomo’s demise, manufacturing of Gen V’s Season 2 has been delayed indefinitely. Table reads for the collection have been set to start this month, with Perdomo meant to guide the brand new episodes.

It is just too early to report whether or not scripts for the brand new season of Gen V might be rewritten or if Perdomo’s position might be recast.

Alongside his TV successes, Perdomo was additionally well-known for taking part in Landon Gibson within the After film franchise.

He was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in 2019 for his efficiency within the BBC drama Killed by My Debt.

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