The producers of the spin-off show 'Gen V' made it clear that they will not find a new actor to play the character Andre Anderson, originally portrayed by the late Chase Perdomo. They intend to honor the actor's memory and have made adjustments to the story for the upcoming season following his untimely death at the age of 27 in a motorcycle accident on March 30.
The production for 'Gen V' is scheduled to start this month, according to the statement.
The statement from the show's producers expressed their determination to find a fitting way to pay tribute to Chance Perdomo as they continue to cope with the tragic loss.
The producers emphasized that they will not seek a replacement for Chance and instead, they have been reworking the storylines for Season 2 as they prepare to begin production in May.
Their statement concludes by affirming their commitment to honoring Chance and his legacy this season.
The show's cast issued a previous joint statement expressing their condolences, remembering the special moments shared with Chance, his infectious smile, warm hugs, and his genuine personality.
The statement concluded with a heartfelt farewell from 'Gen V' Cast, expressing their deep sorrow and assuring that Chance will be greatly missed.
Some of the show's stars also paid their individual tributes to Perdomo.
Patrick Schwarzenegger, known for playing Golden Boy/Luke on the series, expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of his young and talented colleague, Chance, whom he regarded as a great friend.
Lizze Broadway, who portrays Emma on the show, shared a personal note online to commemorate her dear friend and co-star, Chance Perdomo, and to express the profound impact he had on her life.
Sean Patrick Thomas, who played Andre's father, the superhero Polarity, penned a message celebrating the exceptional qualities of Chance and the impact he made during his brief time in this world.
Shelley Conn, who portrays Godolkin University's Dean Shetty, shared her own reflections on Chance Perdomo, highlighting the impact of their conversations on her.
The show 'The Boys,' from which 'Gen V' is derived, is set to premiere its fourth season on June 13. The show revealed a new trailer for the season on Friday.
