'No one can replace him': Internet abuzz as 'Gen V' Season 2 filming delayed indefinitely following Chance Perdomo's death

Chance Perdomo, known for his roles in 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V', died in a motorcycle accident in Upstate New York on March 30
UPDATED APR 1, 2024
Chance  Perdomo was set to reprise his role as Andre Anderson, the son of Polaris, in the second season of 'Gen V' (Chance Perdomo/Instagram and Gen V/X)
Chance Perdomo was set to reprise his role as Andre Anderson, the son of Polaris, in the second season of 'Gen V' (Chance Perdomo/Instagram and Gen V/X)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The entertainment world is reeling from the tragic death of rising star Chance Perdomo, whose untimely death at the age of 27 has sent shockwaves through Hollywood.

Perdomo, best known for his roles in Netflix's 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and Amazon Prime's 'Gen V', a spin-off series from the acclaimed 'The Boys' universe, died in a motorcycle accident in Upstate New York on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

The news has devastated the cast and crew of 'Gen V', prompting an indefinite delay in the production of the highly anticipated second season as they grapple with the loss of their colleague and friend, Deadline reported.

'Gen V' team indefinitely delays production of Season 2 in wake of Chance Perdomo's death

According to reports, Perdomo had recently acquired a new motorcycle and had taken to social media to share his excitement about the purchase, tragically just days before the fatal accident. While the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, it has been confirmed that no other parties were involved.

Perdomo's death has dealt a devastating blow to the production of 'Gen V'. The actor was set to reprise his role as Andre Anderson, the son of the famed hero Polaris, in the upcoming second season.

(Chance Perdomo/Instagram)
Chance Perdomo was set to reprise his role as Andre Anderson on 'Gen V' (Chance Perdomo/Instagram)

His character, possessing magnetism-based powers, was poised to play a pivotal role in the show's narrative, which revolved around a group of young superheroes framed for chaos and death at Godolkin University.

In the wake of the heartbreaking news, the 'Gen V' team has made the difficult decision to indefinitely delay the production of Season 2, which was scheduled to commence filming on April 8.

The decision was made not only to allow the cast and crew time to grieve but also to reassess the show's direction as Perdomo's absence will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the storyline.

(Gen V/X)
'Gen V' team has indefinitely delayed production of season 2 in the wake of Chance Perdomo's death (Gen V/X)

Internet reacts to 'Gen V' Season 2 postponement after Chance Perdomo's death

As news of the indefinite delay in filming 'Gen V' circulated, social media users asked people to give the cast and crew some space to grieve after Chance Perdomo's death.

One X user expressed, "This seems like the only right thing to do. As much as we all want new episodes, I hope the cast takes the time they need to grieve and recover. So, so sad." Another somberly noted, "No-one can replace him..."



 



 

Another user said, "There is no rush for a second season of GEN V after losing Chance Perdomo. It’s time to give everyone their time and space to grieve for his untimely death. Condolences to his family and friends."



 

Meanwhile, one individual urged for patience, suggesting, "Let's give Sony and Amazon Time until they know what can they do to Andre."

One person acknowledged the necessity for script adjustments, noting, "Makes sense, they will have to change the whole scripts."



 



 

Another user praised the decision and wrote, "That’s the right and respectful thing to do." One user simply commended the move, stating, "Smart call."



 



 

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