Chance Perdomo, an actor known for starring in “The Boys” spinoff “Gen V” and Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” has died at the age of 27.
Perdomo’s death was the result of a motorcycle accident, his representative said in a statement to TODAY.com. No one else was involved, the spokesperson said, citing authorities.
“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,” his representative said, before requesting privacy for the family.
“We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother,” the statement concludes.
Since September 2023, Perdomo starred in Prime Video’s “Gen V,” a spinoff of “The Boys.” He played Andre Anderson, a student with powers of magnetic manipulation.
Producers for “Gen V” called Perdomo, “always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person,” in a joint 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,” they said.
“Gen V” was renewed for a second season in October 2023, just one month after it premiered. The start of Season Two production will be delayed.
“Gen V” is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television. A representative for the companies said in a statement, “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,” the statement concluded.
Perdomo also appeared in the “After” film franchise as Landon, taking over the role from Shane Paul McGhie in 2021’s “After We Fell.”
Perdomo’s breakout role came with “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” Netflix’s mature and dark spin on Archie Comics character Sabrina Spellman, the star of “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” Perdomo appeared in more than 30 episodes as Ambrose, Sabrina’s cousin and a warlock.
In a statement, his former costar Kiernan Shipka, who played Sabrina, remembered the late actor.
“Oh man this hurts. He was a one of a kind soul. Just the most fiery, creative, loving, connected, and caring force you could possibly imagine…” she wrote alongside a slideshow of pictures of Perdomo. “As playful as he was kind. As loving as he was hilarious. He never failed to make me laugh and he never failed to keep me on my toes (or off of them if he was giving me a piggyback ride to my trailer which he often did. Thanks Chance.)”
She went on to say that Perdomo’s “humanity was a generous gift to me and to so many people.”
“Really hard to picture this world without him in it,” she concluded. “I loved him with my whole heart. I always will.”
