Rising Star Chance Perdomo Mourned by 'Gen V' and the 'Chilling ...

Chance Perdomo, who played Ambrose Spellman on Netflix series the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Andre Anderson in Amazon's The Boys spin-off, Gen V, died Friday following a solo motorcycle collision, his publicist said on Saturday. He was 27.

Bobby Berk and Chance Perdomo at the BAFTAs. on Sunday May 12, 2019

Chance Perdomo speaks onstage at the Netflix & Chills panel during New York Comic Con 2018 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 5, 2018 in New York City. 

In a written statement, Perdomo's representative says that “on behalf of the family and his representatives, 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 statement continued. “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.”

No details regarding the circumstances of the crash, including where it occurred, were immediately available. 

Anthony Andrews, Sharon Horgan and Chance Perdomo attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 Champagne Reception at The Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023 in London, England.

Lucian Msamati and Chance Perdomo at a party on April 25, 2019.

News of his death appears to have stunned his current and former colleagues: Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, which produce Gen V, said via a statement attributed to the show's producers that "We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, 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 statement read. "We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”

Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger, who is also a member of the Gen V cast, posted a series of candid snaps of Perdomo to his Instagram stories. “Rest in peace Chance,” he captioned one. “Love yah buddy,” he captioned another one. “Hope [you're] up in heaven with a cigar.”

Chance Perdomo and Tati Gabrielle at the “Captain Marvel” Film Premiere on March 4, 2019

Chance Perdomo and Jaz Sinclair speak onstage at Netflix's "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" Q&A and Reception at the Pacific Design Center on March 17, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

Via X (formerly Twitter), the son of actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger elaborated. “This hurts. A lot,” he wrote. “What a young talented actor, and a great friend - gone way too soon. Was a pleasure to work with him in GenV. RIP Chance."

Also on X, the British Academy Film Awards (more commonly known as the BAFTAa) similarly noted his passing. “We're saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Chance Perdomo at the age of 27,” the Academy wrote. 

“In 2019 Chance was both nominated for Leading Actor at the BAFTA TV awards for his role in Killed By My Debt and named a BAFTA Breakthrough for his work in the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.”

Chance Perdomo on the red carpet of the BAFTAs on Sunday May 12, 2019.