The Umbrella Academy is an American television series developed by Steve Blackman and Gerard Way for Netflix. It is an adaptation of the comic book series The Umbrella Academy created by Gerard Way, and published by Dark Horse Comics. The series stars an ensemble cast of Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher and Justin H. Min.
The first season of The Umbrella Academy premiered on February 15, 2019. Two months later, in April 2019, the series was renewed for a second season[1], which was released on July 31, 2020. On November 10, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season, which was released on June 22, 2022.[2][3] On August 25, 2022, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season, set to be released on August 4, 2024.
Production[]
Originally it was expected to be a film released on Universal Studios, based on the comic book series. Mark Bomback was contracted as the writer for the film, but he left and was replaced by Rawson Marshall Thunder to write the script. The film was in production however, due to the complications of the production and differences in the talks between the crew, the film was led to its cancellation.[4][5]
The future of an adaptation of the Umbrella Academy was left in limbo until 2015. That year it was confirmed that the adaptation of the Umbrella Academy would be a television series instead of a film.[6] In 2017 Gerard Way was persuaded by Netflix, due to their interest to stream the series. After 2 meetings Way accepted the deal and decided to let Netflix stream the series. In 2017 most of the cast joined the series. Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, and Aidan Gallagher were confirmed to be part of the cast.[7][8] Jeremy Slater wrote the pilot script, while Steve Blackman acted as showrunner.
Filming for the series began on January 15, 2018.[9] The series was filmed in various locations of Toronto in Canada. Additional filming took place in Hamilton, Canada. Filming of the first season concluded on July 18, 2018.[10] On April 2, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season, which was released on July 31, 2020.[11] It was later confirmed that 3 new members will join the main cast, and that Ben will have a major role in the season.[12][13]
On November 10, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season, set to be released on June 22, 2022.[2][3]
Cast[]
Main[]
- Elliot Page as Viktor Hargreeves
- Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves
- Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison Hargreeves
- David Castañeda as Diego Hargreeves
- Robert Sheehan as Klaus Hargreeves
- Aidan Gallagher as Number Five
- Mary J. Blige as Cha Cha (season 1)
- Cameron Britton as Hazel (season 1, guest season 2)
- Adam Godley and Ken Hall as Pogo (season 1, guest season 2)
- John Magaro as Leonard Peabody (season 1)
- Colm Feore as Sir Reginald Hargreeves
- Justin H. Min as Ben Hargreeves (season 2, recurring season 1)
- Marin Ireland as Sissy Cooper (season 2)
- Yusuf Gatewood as Raymond Chestnut (season 2)
- Ritu Arya as Lila Pitts (seasons 2 & 3)
- Kate Walsh as The Handler (season 2, recurring season 1)
Recurring[]
- Sheila McCarthy as Agnes Rofa (season 1)
- Ashley Madekwe as Detective Eudora Patch (season 1)
- Jordan Claire Robbins as Grace (season 1, season 2)
- Peter Outerbridge as The Conductor (season 1)
- Rainbow Sun Francks as Detective Chuck Beaman (season 1)
- Matt Biedel as Sgt. Dale Chedder (season 1)
- Kevin Rankin as Elliott (season 2)
- Justin Paul Kelly as Harlan Cooper (season 2)
- John Kapelos as Jack Ruby (season 2)
- Kris Holden-Ried as Axel (season 2)
- Jason Bryden as Otto (season 2)
- Tom Sinclair as Oscar (season 2)
- Cody Ray Thompson and Calem MacDonald as Dave Katz (season 2; guest season 1)
- Stephen Bogaert as Carl Cooper (season 2)
- Ken Hall as Herb (season 2; guest season 1) and Pogo (motion-capture only, season 1)
- Patrice Goodman as Dot (season 2; guest season 1)
- Dov Tiefenbach as Keechie (season 2)
- Robin Atkin Downes as A.J. Carmichael (season 2)
Episodes[]
| Season | Released | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Season One | February 15, 2019 | 10 |
| Season Two | July 31, 2020 | 10 |
| Season Three | June 22, 2022 | 10 |
| Season Four | August 8, 2024 | 6 |
Trailers[]
Gallery[]
Season One[]
Season Two[]
Season Three[]
References[]
- ↑ https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/umbrella-academy-renewed-season-2-netflix-1203178159/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-umbrella-academy-renewed-season-3-netflix-1234611981/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 3 Teaser Reveals Showdown With the Sparrow Academy, June Release Date
- ↑ Bomback to unfurl 'Umbrella'
- ↑ Why The Umbrella Academy Movie Didn't Happen
- ↑ Deal puts 'Umbrella Academy' on TV track
- ↑ Meet the Cast of Netflix’s Kickass Live-action Superhero Series ‘The Umbrella Academy’
- ↑ Gerard Way's Netflix series ‘The Umbrella Academy’ teases first look
- ↑ Umbrella Academy TV Show Has Begun Filming
- ↑ Recently Wrapped: Toronto and Ontario
- ↑ ‘Umbrella Academy’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
- ↑ ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 Adds Three to Cast
- ↑ Will we see more of Ben Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy season 2?
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