Likelihood Perdomo, a rising star recognized for his work on “Gen V” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” has died following a motorbike accident. He was 27.
A press release shared Saturday night with USA TODAY on behalf of the actor’s household and representatives stated he died “because of a motorbike accident” and that authorities suggested “no different people had been concerned.”
“His ardour for the humanities and insatiable urge for food for all times was felt by all who knew him, and his heat will keep it up in those that he beloved dearest,” the assertion stated. “We ask to please respect the household’s want for privateness as they mourn the lack of their beloved son and brother.”
Perdomo starred as scholar Andre Anderson on Prime Video’s “Gen V,” a college-set spinoff of the superhero satire “The Boys.” He was one of many major characters on the present, which debuted in September and was renewed for a second season.
Beforehand, Perdomo performed Sabrina Spellman’s cousin Ambrose on Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” reverse Kiernan Shipka.
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Perdomo’s different roles included Landon Gibson within the romance movies “After We Fell,” “After Ever Joyful” and “After All the things.” In 2019, he was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for finest actor for his efficiency within the BBC drama “Killed By My Debt.”
“After I was about two years outdated, I instructed mother that I needed to be two issues,” he instructed BAFTA in 2019. “She stated, ‘What do you need to be?’ I stated, ‘I need to be the primary Black president of the US, and I need to be on Barney.'”
In a press release shared on social media, the producers of “Gen V” stated they “cannot fairly wrap our heads round” Perdomo’s surprising dying.
“For these of us who knew him and labored with him, Likelihood was all the time charming and smiling, an enthusiastic power of nature, an extremely gifted performer, and greater than the rest, only a very form, pretty particular person,” the assertion stated. “Even writing about him previously tense would not make sense.”
The producers added, “We’re so sorry for Likelihood’s household, and we’re grieving the lack of our buddy and colleague. Hug your family members tonight.”
Patrick Schwarzenegger, Perdomo’s “Gen V” co-star, remembered him on X as a “younger gifted actor” and “an awesome buddy,” including, “Gone means too quickly. Was a pleasure to work with him in ‘Gen V.’ RIP Likelihood.”
Contributing: Anika Reed, USA TODAY