Chance Perdomo, the British actor known for his roles in the series “Gen V” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” tragically passed away at the age of 27 due to a motorcycle accident. His representative, Larissa Saenz, confirmed that no other individuals were involved in the accident, although the location was not immediately disclosed. Born on October 20, 1996 in Los Angeles and raised in Southampton, England, details about survivors were not immediately available. Mr. Perdomo had described himself as “a Black child raised by a Latino mother in a white society with two nationalities.”
Following his graduation from Peter Symonds College in Winchester, where he majored in theater, Mr. Perdomo landed a small role on an episode of “Hetty Feather,” a British children’s drama. In an interview with The New York Times in 2020, he mentioned that this minor role was enough to motivate him to pursue acting full time. He later gained recognition for his portrayal of the pansexual warlock Ambrose Spellman in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and the superhuman Andre Anderson with magnetic manipulation abilities in the “Gen V” series.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television expressed devastation upon hearing the news of Mr. Perdomo’s passing, and the producers of “Gen V” conveyed their disbelief and struggle to accept the situation. Production on the second season of “Gen V” has been indefinitely delayed in the wake of Mr. Perdomo’s death. In the United Kingdom, he was recognized for his role in “Killed by My Debt,” a television movie based on a true story about a courier who dies by suicide due to overwhelming debt.
Reflecting on his childhood aspirations to become the first Black president of the United States and to appear on “Barney,” Mr. Perdomo emphasized the power of visual media in conveying messages and changing perspectives. He believed in the ability of emotional connections to lead to meaningful changes in thoughts and behaviors, expressing that his work in acting had been impactful. Mr. Perdomo’s passing marks a significant loss in the entertainment industry, as fans mourn the untimely death of a talented and promising actor known for his versatile roles on screen.
