The new season of The Umbrella Academy premieres June 22 on Netflix. Season 3 sees Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher and Elliot Page reprising their roles as The Umbrella Academy team.

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Additionally, Page’s character Vanya Hargreeves will come out as transgender. The character will go by Viktor in season 3.

Justin Cornwell, Genesis Rodriguez, Cazzie David, Jake Epstein and Britne Oldford will join the cast as the Sparrows.

Read the official logline below.

“After putting a stop to 1963’s doomsday, The Umbrella Academy return home to the present, convinced they prevented the initial apocalypse and fixed this godforsaken timeline once and for all. But after a brief moment of celebration, they realize things aren’t exactly (OK, not at all) how they left them. Enter The Sparrow Academy. Smart, stylish, and about as warm as a sea of icebergs, the Sparrows immediately clash with the Umbrellas in a violent face-off that turns out to be the least of everyone’s concerns.

Navigating challenges, losses, and surprises of their own — and dealing with an unidentified destructive entity wreaking havoc in the Universe (something they may have caused) — now all they need to do is convince Dad’s new and possibly better family to help them put right what their arrival made wrong. Will they find a way back to their pre-apocalyptic lives? Or is this new world about to reveal more than just a hiccup in the timeline?”

In the first part of the interview, Way opened up about his recording studio and working with producer, engineer and longtime friend Doug McKean.

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Gallagher may be known best as Number Five in The Umbrella Academy, but he juggles many other projects outside of the Netflix show. Along with acting, Gallagher is also a musician and has put various singles over the years including “For You,” “I Love You” and, more recently “4th Of July.”

Earlier this week, Gallagher took a break from filming season 3 of The Umbrella Academy to post a brief interview with Way on his YouTube channel. During the first part of their discussion, the duo talked in-depth about recording studio setups and equipment. As well, Way opened up about sharing a recording studio with McKean who is the engineer behind both My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade and Danger Days.

McKean has also worked on Way’s solo music over the years including producing “Dasher,” Way’s 2018 holiday collab with the Regrettes vocalist Lydia Night and 2018’s “Getting Down The Germs” with Ray Toro. He also engineered and produced Way’s debut solo album Hesitant Alien.

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Way tells Gallagher that McKean always has great instincts when it comes to recording music. As a result, they often find themselves keeping demos because they just don’t compare to later versions they record.

“I guess everything we’ve [him and Doug] done in a way, it like starts kind of like a demo,” Way tells Gallagher. “But it’s amazing how much of that original tracking carries over to the final track. I think the reason for that is [because] Doug has a really great ear. Even if you’re just doing a demo he takes it super seriously from a sonic perspective, you know? We don’t take ourselves super seriously, but if we’re getting a guitar sound, he wants to make sure it’s a great guitar sound that fits the vibe of what we’re working on. So, he’ll dial that in [and] a lot of times in the past when we’ve tried to re-track things, it doesn’t beat the original.”

Part one of Way and Gallagher’s conversation is available to stream below.

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Filming for season 3 of The Umbrella Academy only began last month, but plenty of details about the new episodes have already been revealed. In January, fans finally met the actors playing the members of the Sparrow Academy. As showrunner Steve Blackman previously confirmed, season 3 picks up right after that massive season 2 cliffhanger.

After returning from Dallas in the ’60s, the dysfunctional Hargreeves siblings think they’re back in the present time. However, as Number Five warned, their tampering with time travel has consequences. As a result, Sir Reginald Hargreeves went on the create the Sparrow Academy instead of the Umbrella Academy. The powerful group includes six new individuals along with Ben Hargreeves who is completely different from the character fans loved in previous seasons.

No. 1 or Marcus is being portrayed by Justin Cornwell while Justin H. Min’s Ben is returning as No. 2 in the Sparrow Academy. Britne Oldford is portraying No. 3 or Fei and Jake Epstein is taking on the role of Alphonso, also referred to as No. 4. Some fans many recognize Epstein for his long on-screen portrayal as the teen heartthrob Craig Manning on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

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The Sparrow Academy’s No. 5 or Sloane is being played by Genesis Rodriguez and Cazzie David is Jayme or No. 6. However, the Sparrow Academy’s No. 7 is raising some eyebrows. The final member of the academy is Christopher, an “existential dread-inducing psykronium cube.”

 

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Currently, the actor behind this mysterious cube is unknown. However, Deadline reports that the character will have a voice. All of this has led to speculation Way may finally make his highly-requested cameo in the series and appear as No. 7. So far, however, nothing has been confirmed.

As filming for season 3 got closer, The Umbrella Academy began sharing even more behind-the-scenes details. Back in January, Min confirmed that the first table read-through for the season had happened. Shortly after, Min shared a few videos on Instagram of him uniting with his new Sparrow Academy family for production rehearsals.

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— 유죄_GIF (@justinhmin_gif) January 25, 2021

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When production for the new season finally began, the Sparrow Academy assembled to show off some new attire. All of the members except for the actor voicing Christopher teased the start of filming with matching jackets that have the Sparrow Academy’s logo on the front. Of course, many fans have already seen this new symbol thanks to that difficult season 2 Easter egg hunt.

“Let the games begin,” Min said on Instagram.

 

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In mid-February, Elliot Page confirmed he was back on the set of The Umbrella Academy. He posted a cryptic photo of a director’s chair with the new season 3 logo. Page captioned the image with “OMG we’re back again,” which is a reference to Backstreet Boys‘ iconic song “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” It’s also a callback to season 2 when Robert Sheehan’s Klaus incorporated pop song lyrics such as these throughout the episodes.

 

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Last week, Page also opened up about returning to the series’ set after coming out as transgender and non-binary in December. For Blackman, the cast and crew have seen a big change in Page since filming began.

“It seems like there’s a tremendous weight off his shoulders, a feeling of comfort,” Blackman tells Time. “There’s a lightness, a lot more smiling.”

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As for My Chemical Romance, they sent fans into a theory frenzy this month when they dropped new merch with Hot Topic. Their latest T-shirts feature a slew of new symbols and imagery that some fans think may be hinting at an upcoming announcement. Shortly after the merch launched at Hot Topic, however, it disappeared from the retailer’s website.

According to the MCR Reddit thread, Hot Topic’s Customer Care said that the merch disappeared online because it sold out quickly. However, some of the items may be available at local locations. As well, it’s unknown if the items will be restocked on Hot Topic’s website in the future.

“Unfortunately, the new merch of My Chemical Romance went out of stock fast, we do not have an estimated time of arrival for these items,” Hot Topic’s Customer Care says in an email. “Since we are not always certain if the items will be coming back online, you are welcome to check inventory at your local store.”

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Additionally, one of My Chemical Romance’s U.K. shows was officially postponed. MCR were set to kick off their rescheduled return tour on June 15 in St. Austell, England. However, this Eden Sessions show has now been postponed for the second time. Currently, the Eden Project has not announced a new rescheduled date. As well, it’s unknown if future dates of My Chemical Romance’s return tour may be postponed in the future.

As it stands, My Chemical Romance’s return is set to begin June 17 in Milton Keynes. This date was originally the first show the band announced after their reunion concert in Los Angeles. Due to popular demand, two more shows at Stadium MK were eventually added after the dates quickly sold out. Ticketing information is available here.

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Now, Page has opened up about how filming for The Umbrella Academy has changed since publicly coming out as transgender and non-binary last year.

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This month, Page has made history as the first openly transgender man to ever appear on the cover of Time magazine. In the new interview, Page talks about his transition and childhood memories of feeling uncomfortable in his body. As well, Page opens up about returning to the set of The Umbrella Academy.

When Page first learned about the character of Vanya, he instantly identified with her because of how detached she was from the rest of the world.

“I related to how much Vanya was closed off,” Page tells Time.

In just two seasons, viewers have already seen major growth in Vanya. After her suppressed powers took over and ultimately caused the apocalypse in season 1, Vanya manages to find her voice and control her powers in season 2. As a result, Vanya transforms from a character crushed by self-loathing into someone with more self-confidence than ever before.

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Similarly, Page’s The Umbrella Academy co-workers have seen a big change in the actor since filming for season 3 began.

“It seems like there’s a tremendous weight off his shoulders, a feeling of comfort,” showrunner Steve Blackman tells Time. “There’s a lightness, a lot more smiling.”

Page further tells Time that returning to the set of The Umbrella Academy has been validating. However, it’s also sometimes awkward as his co-workers adapt to his pronouns.

“It’s going to be an adjustment,” Page says on people addressing him with the wrong pronouns.

Elsewhere in the interview, Page talks about the struggles he faced after the success of Juno. The film, which earned him BAFTA, Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, sent Page into a whole new caliber of fame. As a result, Page felt pressure to act and look a certain way in Hollywood. Eventually, Page began suffering from depression, anxiety and panic attacks as he dealt with society’s expectations to appear feminine.

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“[I didn’t know] how to explain to people that even though [I was] an actor, just putting on a T-shirt cut for a woman would make me so unwell,” Page says.

Now, since coming out as transgender and non-binary, Page has received numerous job offers for transgender-related projects. From directing to acting and producing, Page’s team has seen an increase in these offers since Page publicly came out in December. Ultimately, Page’s comfortability with his body has made him look forward to acting more than ever before.

“I’m really excited to act, now that I’m fully who I am, in this body,” Page says. “No matter the challenges and difficult moments of this, nothing amounts to getting to feel how I feel now.”

Page’s full interview with Time is available here and the cover can be seen below.

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— TIME (@TIME) March 16, 2021

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Back in 2014, Page publicly came out as gay at Time To Thrive, a conference that promotes the welfare of LGBTQIA+ youth.

“I’m here today because I am gay,” Page said during Time To Thrive. “And because maybe I can make a difference, to help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility.”

Since then, Page has heavily advocated for the LGBTQIA+ community over the years. Just last year, Page called out the Trump administration and the politicization of gay rights in America.

“It’s not a debate, whether Donald Trump is racist or not,” he told the Guardian. “Gay marriage is not a debate. And the media needs to stop claiming it is.”

Then, on Dec. 1, Page publicly came out as transgender and non-binary. In a detailed social media post, the actor thanked everyone for their support and the warmth he’s received from the LGBTQIA+ community.

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“I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey,” Page said on social media. “I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self. I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community. Thank you for your courage, your generosity and ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place. I will offer whatever support I can and continue to strive for a more loving and equal society.”

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— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) December 1, 2020

The post received love from Netflix and The Umbrella Academy on Twitter which reassured fans that Page would return as Vanya in season 3.

“So proud of our superhero! WE LOVE YOU ELLIOT,” The Umbrella Academy‘s tweet said.

???So proud of our superhero! WE LOVE YOU ELLIOT!!!

— Umbrella Academy (@UmbrellaAcad) December 1, 2020

“So proud of our superhero! WE LOVE YOU ELLIOT! Can’t wait to see you return in season 3,” Netflix’s tweet said.

So proud of our superhero! WE LOVE YOU ELLIOT! Can’t wait to see you return in season 3! ? ?

— Netflix (@netflix) December 1, 2020

Netflix has already made changes to Page’s credits on The Umbrella Academy. Now, Elliot Page appears on both the screen in every episode and in the series’ description. Netflix has also updated all of the descriptions on Page’s other projects on the platform including Inception and Tallulah. Earlier this month, Twitter user @rucifurr noticed the changes and decided to tweet about them.

“I’m rewatching The Umbrella Academy and OH MY GOD! they literally edited the whole series to say Elliot Page, not just the little Netflix card. I’m in love with this show the attention to detail is ridiculous.”

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— ?RUCIFUR? (@rucifurr) March 10, 2021

In mid-December, Page shared another post thanking fans for their love and support. Shortly after this, even more details about The Umbrella Academy season 3 were revealed. In January, fans finally met the actors playing the members of the Sparrow Academy. As Blackman previously confirmed, season 3 picks up right after that massive season 2 cliffhanger.

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After returning from Dallas in the ’60s, the dysfunctional Hargreeves siblings think they’re back in the present time. However, as Number 5 warned, their tampering with time travel has consequences. As a result, Sir Reginald Hargreeves went on the create the Sparrow Academy instead of the Umbrella Academy. The powerful group includes six new individuals along with Ben Hargreeves who is completely different from the character fans loved in previous seasons.

No. 1 or Marcus is being portrayed by Justin Cornwell while Justin H. Min‘s Ben is returning as No. 2 in the Sparrow Academy. Britne Oldford is portraying No. 3 or Fei and Jake Epstein is taking on the role of Alphonso, also referred to as No. 4. Some fans many recognize Epstein for his long on-screen portrayal as the teen heartthrob Craig Manning on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

The Sparrow Academy’s No. 5 or Sloane is being played by Genesis Rodriguez and Cazzie David is Jayme or No. 6. However, the Sparrow Academy’s No. 7 is raising some eyebrows. The final member of the academy is Christopher, an “existential dread-inducing psykronium cube.”

 

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Currently, the actor behind this mysterious cube is unknown. However, Deadline reports that the character will have a voice. All of this has led to speculation that The Umbrella Academy co-creator Gerard Way may finally make his highly-requested cameo in the series and appear as No. 7. So far, however, nothing has been confirmed.

As filming for season 3 got closer, The Umbrella Academy began sharing even more behind-the-scenes details. Back in January, Min confirmed that the first table read-through for the season had happened. Shortly after, Min shared a few videos on Instagram of him uniting with his new Sparrow Academy family for production rehearsals.

210126 IG story pic.twitter.com/DH12Jq7syd

— 유죄_GIF (@justinhmin_gif) January 25, 2021

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When production for the new season finally began, the Sparrow Academy assembled to show off some new attire. All of the members except for the actor voicing Christopher teased the start of filming with matching jackets that have the Sparrow Academy’s logo on the front. Of course, many fans have already seen this new symbol thanks to that difficult season 2 Easter egg hunt.

“Let the games begin,” Min said on Instagram.

 

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More recently, in mid-February, Page confirmed he was back on the set of The Umbrella Academy. He posted a cryptic photo of a director’s chair with the new season 3 logo. Page captioned the image with “OMG we’re back again,” which is a reference to Backstreet Boys‘ iconic song “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” It’s also a callback to season 2 when Robert Sheehan‘s Klaus incorporated pop song lyrics such as these throughout the episodes.

 

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Are you ready for season 3 of The Umbrella Academy? Let us know in the comments below.

This week, The Umbrella Academy finally revealed the new cast members joining the series as The Sparrow Academy.

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Back in October, rumors swirled that production for season 3 of The Umbrella Academy was set to begin in February of this year. Finally, in November, Netflix confirmed that these rumors are true and production begins sometime next month.

Shortly following this, showrunner Steve Blackman gave a major clue into what fans can expect from season 3. In late November, Blackman shared an exclusive look at a new TUA script. The first episode of season 3 is called “Meet The Family,” seemingly confirming that that season 2 cliffhanger will be played out in the new episodes.

 

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For those of you that need a refresh, season 2 ended on quite an unforgettable note. As we saw in the season’s final moments, the Hargreeves siblings arrived back in the “present time,” but soon learned that things aren’t what they seem. As it turns out, rather than starting The Umbrella Academy, Sir Reginald Hargreeves went on to create The Sparrow Academy.

Fans got their first glimpse of the new academy as well as the return of Justin H. Min‘s Ben Hargreeves in season 2’s final episode. Now, it looks like it’s finally time to get a proper introduction to the members of The Sparrow Academy.

On Monday, the Netflix series unveiled the new faces joining the show as The Sparrow Academy. To start, No. 1 or Marcus is being portrayed by Justin Cornwell. As well, TUA fans will be pleased to see that Justin H. Min‘s Ben Hargreeves is officially back in season 3. This time around, however, he’s returning as No. 2 in The Sparrow Academy.

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Britne Oldford is portraying Fei, No. 3, while Jake Epstein is taking on the role of Alphonso, No. 4. Some fans many recognize Epstein for his long on-screen portrayal as the teen heartthrob Craig Manning on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

The Sparrow Academy’s No. 5, Sloane, is being played by Genesis Rodriguez and Cazzie David is Jayme, No. 6. However, The Sparrow Academy’s No. 7 is raising some eyebrows. The final member of the academy is Christopher, an “existential dread-inducing psykronium cube.”

 

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Along with the fresh faces, the original lead cast of The Umbrella Academy is also returning for season 3. Last year, there was some speculation that Elliot Page may not reprise their role as Vanya Hargreeves. However, those rumors were quickly squashed by the streaming service.

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The Sparrow Academy is part of the original comics created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba. However, they don’t appear until the end of the third volume. Blackman previously explained why they decided to incorporate The Sparrow Academy into the show early.

“I have a wonderful collaboration with Gerard and we talk a lot about where he wants to go with the different volumes of the comics,” he said. “I had an idea for the end of this season, a little similar to what the Sparrows were. When I heard he was doing the Sparrows, I got super excited.”

At this time, The Umbrella Academy season 3 does not have a release date.

Last year, Alternative Press interviewed Justin H. Min who revealed some secrets about The Sparrow Academy and what’s in store for season 3.

What are your reactions to the new cast members joining The Umbrella Academy? Which Sparrow Academy member are you most looking forward to learning about? Let us know in the comments below.