CHANCE Perdomo was a rising star in Hollywood, having found success in the After film series and starring in a hit Netflix series in the last few years.
On Friday, March 29, 2024, representatives for Chance Perdomo announced that the actor had tragically passed away at just 27 years old.
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Who was Chance Perdomo?
Chance Perdomo was an American-born, Afro-Latino British actor.
Perdomo was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 19, 1996.
As a child, he moved to Southampton in Hampshire, England, with his mother.
As a result, he held both American and British citizenship.
Perdomo attended two prestigious schools, first going to Redbridge Community School before attending Winchester’s Peter Symonds College.
After high school, he intended to continue his education, hoping to study law and become an attorney.
Instead, he chose to take his savings, earned by working at a local movie theater and shoe shop, and move to London to pursue an acting career.
Once in London, Perdomo joined the National Youth Theatre and trained at the Identity School of Acting.
What was his cause of death?
On Friday, March 29, 2024, Chance Perdomo was reportedly involved in a motorcycle accident, resulting in his death.
Nobody else was involved in the accident.
Perdomo notably posted photos of his motorcycle on his Instagram.
Perdomo’s representatives released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, requesting the actor’s fans and followers to respect his family’s privacy during this tragic time.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident,” the representatives’ statement said.
“Authorities have advised that no other individuals were involved.”
“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,” they added.
Tributes began to pour in as a result of the news, with the actor’s fans sharing their thoughts and prayers on social media.
“Brooooo no way RIP brother,” wrote one user on the actor’s last post on Instagram.
“So so sad to hear of his passing. Such an amazing actor!” another user commented.
The producers of Gen V, the actor’s latest project, also shared their thoughts.
“We can’t quite wrap our heads around this,” they began in their statement, as posted on the Discussing Film X account.
“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.”
“We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend an colleague,” they wrote.
“Hug your loved ones tonight,” they added.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television added, “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo,” they wrote, as reported by Deadline.
“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,” they added.
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What did Chance Perdomo star in?
Chance Perdomo’s first two roles were both short films.
He starred as Rodell in the 2016 short film, Longfield Drive, and as Ryan in the 2017 movie, The Importance of Skin.
He then starred in the 2017 British children’s drama series, Hetty Feather, based on the novel of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson.
Perdomo then appeared in The Chameleon’s Dish, an episode of the drama mystery TV series, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators.
Perdomo’s breakout role occurred in 2018 when he played Jerome Rogers in Killed by My Debt.
The BBC drama was based on the true story of Jerome Rogers, who committed suicide at just 20 years old after accruing over £1,000 in debt.
Perdomo was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Rogers.
The same year, he also starred in an episode of Midsomer Murders, a British crime drama TV series.
He also joined the cast of the Netflix supernatural horror series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
In the series, Perdomo starred as Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina’s partner in crime and her warlock cousin from England.
Perdomo appeared in both seasons of the hit series, split in four parts, appearing alongside Kiernan Shipka, Ross Lynch, Miranda Otto, Lucy Davis, Jaz Sinclair, and Michelle Gomez.
In 2020, Perdomo also voiced Benny in the science fiction thriller podcast The Cipher.
Recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic, the 13-episode podcast was nominated for best scripted fiction podcast at the Webby Awards, and reached #1 on the iTunes’ drama chart.
In 2021, 2022, and 2023, Perdomo had his breakout film role, appearing in three After movies, including After We Fell, After Ever Happy, and After Everything.
Perdomo starred as Landon Gibson in the After film series, which also includes After and After We Collided.
The series is set to continue with another sequel and a prequel, but it is unclear whether Perdomo’s role will be recast or whether he will be written out of the series.
In 2023, Perdomo teamed up with his Sabrina costar, Jaz Sinclair, starring in Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys spin-off series, Gen V.
Perdomo stars as Andre Anderson, a popular student with magnetic manipulation capabilities.
Perdomo will next appear, posthumously, in Bad Man, an action comedy film already in post-production, and the second season of Gen V, premiering in 2025.
