As everyThe Umbrella Academyfan knows by now, the time is coming tosay goodbye to the Hargreeves siblingsas the premiere date for the final season fast approaches. In order to celebrate the series' legacy, the streaming platform decided to release a heartfelt video thattakes us back to several key momentsin the production, including table reads, interviews and some of the main cast members' final days on set. Season 4 is set to premiere this Thursday, August 8.
In the video,The Umbrella AcademyshowrunnerSteve Blackmancelebrates the fact that he was lucky enough to get four seasons to work on, and while the six years he’s worked on the project might seem like a long time, he reveals he’s sad thathe won’t get to work with the characters again. Additionally, we get to seeElliot Page’s (Close To You), emotional last day on set, and Page himself states that working onThe Umbrella Academywas “an extraordinary experience.”
The rest of the cast also chronicles their characters' journeys throughout the series, and they all share their personal experiences of coming on board — fromEmmy Raver-Lampmancommenting that Allison was her first professional acting role ever toAidan Gallagherreminiscing about the fact thathe was only 13 years old when the series kicked off. Blackman then caps it off by stating thatThe Umbrella Academyis the kind of project that reminds him of why he loves telling stories so much, and thathe loves every episode of the show.
Season 4 Takes the Hargreeves in an All-New Direction
Even though we’re gearing up to say goodbye, there’s a lot more to go downbefore the Hargreeves bow out. Season 4 has the chance of being the most different — and maybe even the best — season of the series, withthe super-powered siblings stripped of their powersand trying to navigate a new world in which they need to fend for themselves without relying on the abilities they had in past seasons.
The cast ofThe Umbrella Academyalso featuresTom Hopperas Luther Hargreeves aka Number One,David Castañedaas Diego Hargreeves aka Number Two,Robert SheehanasKlaus Hargreeves aka Number Four,Colm Feoreas Sir Reginald Hargreeves (the adoptive father of the main cast) andRitu Aryaas Diego’s partner Lila Pitts. Additionally,Nick OffermanandMegan Mullalywill appearas conspiracy-obsessed Gene and Jean Thibideau andDavid Crosswill guest star as business owner Sy Grossman.
Netflix premieres Season 4 ofThe Umbrella Academyon August 8.
The Umbrella Academy
A dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings reunites to solve the mystery of their father’s death and prevent an impending apocalypse. As they confront their past and battle external threats, their fractured relationships and unique powers drive a mix of action, drama, and dark humor.
