Elliot Page has let fans of The Umbrella Academy know about a key development in the Netflix show’s upcoming third season: His character will come out as transgender.
Elliot Page has let fans of The Umbrella Academy know about a key development in the Netflix show’s upcoming third season: His character will come out as transgender.
Page, who uses he and they pronouns, broke the news about his Umbrella Academy character on social media this week, posting a picture and inviting fans to “Meet Viktor Hargreeves” — a reference to the forthcoming story fans will see unfold when Season 3 drops this summer.
Netflix re-tweeted the news, writing a warm welcome to Viktor, saying “we’re so happy you’re here.”
Welcome to the family, Viktor — we’re so happy you’re here ❤️ https://t.co/hQwD4Vvlkd
The Umbrella Academy was adapted into a TV series from a comic book written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá. It last debuted a new season in 2020.
The Halifax-born Page has been part of the cast of The Umbrella Academy since the show’s first season.
The actor is also working on a memoir that is expected to be released next year.
Elliot Page has let fans of The Umbrella Academy know about a key development in the Netflix show’s upcoming third season: His character will come out as transgender.Elliot Page arrives at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Canadian actor broke some news for fans of The Umbrella Academy this week: His character in the TV series will come out as transgender in the upcoming third season. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/The Associated Press)Elliot Page has let fans of The Umbrella Academy know about a key development in the Netflix show’s upcoming third season: His character will come out as transgender. Page, who uses he and they pronouns, broke the news about his Umbrella Academy character on social media this week, posting a picture and inviting fans to “Meet Viktor Hargreeves” — a reference to the forthcoming story fans will see unfold when Season 3 drops this summer. Netflix re-tweeted the news, writing a warm welcome to Viktor, saying “we’re so happy you’re here.” Welcome to the family, Viktor — we’re so happy you’re here ❤️ https://t.co/hQwD4Vvlkd—@netflix The Umbrella Academy was adapted into a TV series from a comic book written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá. It last debuted a new season in 2020. The Halifax-born Page has been part of the cast of The Umbrella Academy since the show’s first season. The actor is also working on a memoir that is expected to be released next year.