Vanya in The Umbrella Academy is played by Elliot Page, the artist formerly known as Ellen Page.
Considering that the Vanya character is a female and that Elliot has transitioned to a male, how are they planning on evolving this character within the series that is currently filming its third season?
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The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Will Reportedly Address Elliot Page Coming Out
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I suppose if the comic book creator is fine with it, it shouldn't be a problem. If it was my intellectual property, however, I wouldn't want a pivotal character of mine changed in such a way. But that's just me.
That said, I support Elliot Page for having the courage to be who he is. When the body and the mind are finally in sync, true happiness can be experienced.
Considering that the Vanya character is a female and that Elliot has transitioned to a male, how are they planning on evolving this character within the series that is currently filming its third season?
Elliot Page Will Continue to Star in ‘Umbrella Academy,’ Netflix Changes Credits on His Past Films
variety.com
The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Will Reportedly Address Elliot Page Coming Out
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Quote:Fans can’t wait to see more of Vanya Hargreeves in season 3, but the performer’s announcement has caused concern that he may wish to depart from the show for new creative avenues.
That’s not going to be the case, though, as the streaming giant has confirmed that Page will be back for the next run of the hit comic book adaptation. This has caused people to wonder, though, if the character’s storyline will be impacted by the actor’s own coming out. While that’s not necessary, as we’ve had many cisgender stars play trans roles in the past – so the reverse shouldn’t be an issue – it does sound like it’s something that may happen.
Insider Daniel Richtman recently shared a tidbit he’s heard from his sources on his Patreon page, explaining that he’s been told that season 3 will reflect Page’s own life and that Vanya will come out as trans over the new episodes.
I suppose if the comic book creator is fine with it, it shouldn't be a problem. If it was my intellectual property, however, I wouldn't want a pivotal character of mine changed in such a way. But that's just me.
That said, I support Elliot Page for having the courage to be who he is. When the body and the mind are finally in sync, true happiness can be experienced.
