Chance Perdomo’s character in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina explored as co-star Kiernan Shipka pays tribute to the late actor

Kiernan Shipka honored her late Chilling Adventures of Sabrina co-star Chance Perdomo in a heartfelt Instagram tribute. The 27-year-old actor, known for his role as Sabrina’s cousin Ambrose Spellman in the hit Netflix show, tragically passed away on March 29 after being involved in a motorcycle accident.

In her post, Kiernan referred to the late actor as “Chancey Pants”while sharing photos and a video from Sabrina’s set with Chance. She began by saying:

“Oh man this hurts.”

According to Kiernan, Chance possesses a unique and special personality, making him the most imaginative, passionate, affectionate, and empathetic individual one could ever encounter. The 24-year-old added:

“As playful as he was kind. As loving as he was hilarious. He never failed to make me laugh and he never failed to keep me on my toes (or off of them if he was giving me a piggyback ride to my trailer which he often did. Thanks Chance.)”

After Chance’s death, the actress shared her devastation and stated that imagining a world without him is difficult. She also referred to his humanity as a generous gift bestowed upon her and others, before concluding:

“I loved him with my whole heart. I always will.”

Remembering Chance Perdomo’s Ambrose Spellman: A Reflection on the Actor’s Legacy

Chance Perdomo played the role of Ambrose Spellman, the warlock cousin from England, in all four seasons of Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. His character resides in Greendale, a fictional town situated on the opposite side of the Sweetwater River from the titular character.

Ambrose has been imprisoned in the Spellmans’ funeral home for 75 years due to a binding spell cast by the Witches Council. Prior to his confinement, Ambrose had experienced the loss of his father at the hands of witch hunters. This tragic event caused him to seek out a father figure for solace, leading him to constantly move from one university to another. Despite his tumultuous past, Ambrose has always had a talent for poetry and even published his first collection at the young age of 17.

He joined the ranks of a “young Crowley” , believed to be a nod to the renowned 19th-century occultist Aleister Crowley. In the show, Ambrose Spellman was arrested for his alleged participation in a plot to detonate the Vatican.

Despite his determination to remain loyal and protect his accomplices by not revealing their identities, the warlock was ultimately confined with a binding spell. He now works as a mortician at the Spellman Mortuary.

Ambrose’s character in the show experiences depression and feelings of loneliness, leading him to rely on jokes, sarcasm, and familial love as a way to cope.

Despite being portrayed as an older character in the show, Chance Perdomo’s Ambrose Spellman is depicted as a youthful, fit man in his twenties. He can frequently be seen strolling around the house in a silk robe and trousers, barefoot. On the rare occasions when he does leave the house, Ambrose opts for a shirt and velvet blazer paired with pants and Chelsea boots.

In Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Ambrose Spellman is portrayed as a clever and quick-witted character. He takes on the role of guiding his cousin Sabrina through various challenges. Although it is never explicitly stated, there is a strong bond between Sabrina and Ambrose, possibly due to a blood relation. Ambrose is not only Sabrina’s partner in mischief, but also the only one who knows about Sabrina Morningstar, a result of a time paradox caused by Sabrina Spellman.

The warlock possesses a wide range of powers and skills in witchcraft, such as necromancy, astral projection, exorcisms, atmokinesis, warding, containment, and remote teleportation.

Colleagues and friends honor the memory of Chance Perdomo

The unexpected passing of Chance Perdomo has brought immense sorrow to his loved ones and colleagues. Many members of the cast of his recent series, Gen V, have expressed their grief for the actor. Patrick Schwarzenegger, known for his role as Luke Riordan in the 2023 show, shared his condolences on X.

“What a young talented actor, and a great friend – gone way too soon. Was a pleasure to work with him in GenV. RIP Chance.”

Lucy Davis, known for her role as Hilda Spellman in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram for Chance Perdomo. She reminisced about their first meeting before the holidays and fondly remembered the pranks and laughs they shared while working together on the Netflix series.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the screenwriter for Sabrina, shared his shock and heartbreak over Chance’s passing. In a statement, he stated:

“A generous, funny, open-hearted, wildly intelligent, and fiercely complex and soulful human being. The loss is heartbreaking and staggering. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. Oh, how I wish Aunt Zelda’s words were true today (and perhaps they are): “There is no true death for witches, only transformation.” Rest in peace, Chance. We all loved you so, so much, cousin.”

The creators of Gen V also released a collective statement acknowledging Chance’s passing and extended their sympathies and thoughts to his family.

In addition to his other roles, Chance Perdomo gained recognition for his portrayal of Landon in the After film series.