Chance Perdomo, a beloved actor known for his roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Gen V, has passed away at the age of 27.
His representatives confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Perdomo died in a motorcycle accident. The tragic incident occurred with no other individuals involved.
A statement from his representative read: "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."
Perdomo - of British and Trinidadian descent - quickly made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his captivating performances and versatile roles.
In his most recent role, Chance Perdomo graced the screen in Prime Video’s Gen V - the prequel to The Boys - portraying Andre Anderson, a magnetic figure at Godolkin University known for his ability to manipulate objects with magnetism.
Reflecting on Perdomo's passing, the series producers expressed disbelief, stating: “We can’t quite wrap our heads around this." They described Perdomo as charming, always smiling, and an enthusiastic force of nature on set. His talent as a performer was matched only by his kindness and warmth as a person.
The producers extended their heartfelt condolences to Chance’s family, grieving the loss of their dear friend and colleague. "Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense," they said. "We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight."
Additionally, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television have released a statement reading: "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."
Born on October 19, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, Perdomo was raised in North London, where he developed a passion for acting from a young age. He attended the Anna Scher Theatre School, known for nurturing the talents of many young actors, where he learned the craft that would lay the foundation for his future career.
Perdomo gained widespread recognition for his breakout role as Ambrose Spellman in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. As the enigmatic and charming warlock under house arrest, Perdomo captivated audiences with his wit, depth, and vulnerability.
In the show, he played Sabrina's pansexual cousin. Speaking to Them.us about the significance of the role and the representation it would bring, Chance said: "So being pansexual and an ethnic minority is a narrative we haven’t necessarily seen played out on TV with depth. You can kind of go, Oh he’s this, he’s that, buzzword, buzzword, ta-da! Sabrina presents each character as they are in the world — multifaceted individuals."
He continued: "There’s not as much information out there regarding pansexuality as there is about other parts of the LGBTQ+ community. I think maybe that’s why they had to specify in the beginning for audiences that aren’t as necessarily aware."
Other television roles include Midsomer Murders and Killed By My Debt, the latter of which earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
His final Instagram post - which was shared just two days prior to his death - is currently being flooded with tributes from fans.
Our thoughts are with Perdomo's family, friends, and fans at this time.