Elliot Page's Umbrella Academy Character Comes Out As Transgender In Season 3
Elliot Page teased a first-look image of his character, Viktor Hargreeves, in the upcoming third season of the beloved The Umbrella Academy series. However, Page didn’t just stop there, as he also took the moment to let fans know that his character will also be coming out as Transgender in season three.
Page came out himself as Transgender in December of 2020. At the time, he was playing cis-gender woman Vanya Hargreeves for The Umbrella Academy's first two seasons. When Page did come out, Variety had reported that Netflix and The Umbrella Academy team were both very supportive. Netflix immediately made sure to update all of Page's previous credits to reflect his proper pronouns and the actor's transition. The Umbrella Academy also ensured fans that this would in no way affect Page's presence on the show. In fact, they have apparently been working behind the scenes to showcase much needed trans-representation, which is something Page has been adamant about, knowing the kind of influence that comes with being an LGBTQ+ icon.
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Page announced the news with a new of photo his Umbrella Academy character on Instagram. Recently, after he transitioned, Page told Vanity Fair, “For the first time in, I don’t even know how long, [I am] really just being able to sit by myself, be on my own, be productive, and be creative. It’s such an oversimplification to say it this way, but I’m comfortable. I feel a significant difference in my ability to just exist—and not even just day to day, but moment to moment.” He added, “Now I’m finally getting myself back to feeling like who I am, and it’s so beautiful and extraordinary.” The massive effect and impact transitioning has
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