Chance Perdomo’s death halts production of second season of Gen V – 2024-04-03 18:46:55

The passing of the rising star Chance Perdomo has shaken everyone since it was spread this past Sunday. After suffering an accident on his motorcycle, official sources confirmed the death of the 27-year-old actor, best known for series such as The Hidden World of Sabrina and, more recently, Gen Vthe spin-off of the hit Amazon Prime series, The Boys.

The unexpected event has deeply impacted his co-stars in the series, as well as his followers and the industry in general. And it has also caused production of the second season of the series to be suspended until further notice.

Gen V emerged as a spin-off of The Boys, diving into the origins of the first generation of super students who encounter the revolutionary Compound V and undertake their education at the exclusive Godolkin University, an enclave reserved for young superheroes in the United States. The narrative delves into the challenges these prodigies face, both physical and moral, as they engage in fierce competition for a coveted spot on The Seven, the elite superhero group.

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Perdomo played one of the main characters, Andre Anderson, who was a character who showed courage and principle in a world like that of The Boys, where those types of characters are not abundant, which led him to win the affection of many of the fans of the series.

What did the Gen V cast say after Chance Perdomo’s death?

The news of Perdomo’s death was confirmed by his representative and family in an official statement, in which condolences and requests for privacy were expressed. Additionally, Amazon, the streaming platform that produces the Gen V series, issued a statement deeply mourning the loss.

The producers and writers of Gen V met, according to Deadline, reaching the conclusion of postponing the recording of the second season until further notice. Filming was going to begin in April, however, Chance’s departure will force the entire production to rethink the next chapters.

For its part, the cast, made up of Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, London Thor, Derek Luh, Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann, shared a joint statement that reads: “Our hearts go out to Chance’s loved ones as we mourn this shocking loss. We will remember the special moments we shared together, his infectious smile that could light up any room, his warm hugs and the authenticity he always carried with him. Rest in peace, dear friend, you will be deeply missed. With love, the cast of ‘Gen V’.”