'The Umbrella Academy': Ellen Page, Gerard Way & Mary J. Blige Share Their Superhero Journeys | THR

‘The Umbrella Academy’s' Gerard Way, Mary J. Blige, Ellen Page, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher and more join Heat Vision Breakdown to talk about the new Netflix series, premiering February 15th!
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[@christypassy]

Robert Sheehan is even cooler in person than in the movie. And Aidan Gallagher is undeniably the breakout star of the whole show.

[@xolimentt-9058]

i agree

[@eon001]

The whole cast was phenomenal. Great group chemistry. No real weak links, they all complemented each other.

[@luisalvarezsoto9250]

Well aidan was well known on nickolodein. On the show ricky,nicky,dicky,&dawn

[@sharettaglover7891]

I agree

[@Rindhang]

The Boy #5

[@everynamesliterallybeentaken]

I honestly will never see Five as a teenager ever again, he’s so 58!!

[@gachalifewem_7565]

Manita B. Yup,i just finished the last episode of season one

[@christelleraymond8620]

I thought he was stuck in his 14 year old body and plus towards the end they all went back younger

[@paranoididiot]

Yeah!!

[@julianmata6377]

Aidan is killing it. Props to the kid. Klaus is my favorite though.

[@NadziiBerryz]

yasss

[@user-nd5lg2rj2j]

precisely!

[@1961Blanchflower]

Yes and yes!

[@pretty.odd.4849]

Same

[@crazyracoon6850]

Same

[@bluphilly5073]

Klaus has been my favorite character so far!

[@kisstans]

He's my favourite character

[@victoriajeffers7407]

Same tho

[@michaelas4810]

Blu Philly mine are klaus five and Ben

[@richiefonseca]

5 for me

[@janekaoliver9527]

Blu Philly mines too

[@ayden_james]

never thought i'd see names like robert sheehan, gerard way, and mary j blige working on the same project

[@themindset4164]

My favorite characters are klaus and 5 but I'll tell you Ellen Page killed it as Vanya. She perfectly showed off Vanya's isolation and personal sadness. Great work from the whole cast.

[@LS3C]

True

[@ssh1487]

Yeah klaus and five were the most interesting characters (out of a very interesting family) but in regard to performance, Ellen Page blew me away goddamn

[@Megan-bm5zs]

episode 9 and 10 of season one. WOW

[@GeoffroAU]

Was actually a pretty damn good series, went in with low expectations came out wanting the second season.

[@kirstenskidmore4125]

Same 😩 I NEED A SECOND SEASON BECAUSE NOW I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY LIFE ANYMORE!!!!!

[@yestyongday]

I really hope they get second season! It would be awful if they don't!

[@kirstenskidmore4125]

lestrange dan exactly! And I hope it comes out soon! I loved the moment when Vanya was playing violin and she smiled back at Allison 💕😆 WHICH IS WHY I NEED MORE!!!!!!!! Like...I waited so long to watch this series but it was left off at the end of episode 10, they must continue it sometime.....hopefully soon.

[@haydensavino1621]

Geoff W. did you expect an less

[@danitestalkr]

Same

[@juliakercsmar6587]

I am so sorry but they showed Gerard and I made a little whizzy giggle sound. He looks so much like a comic book witing guy. Im just so happy he can now make money in a field he's passionate about.

[@mariagenesishiso-an436]

Yes. I'm so proud of him. And he's so good at the things he do. I want to give him a big hug.

[@mac5895]

Yeah its adorable!

[@ardliellevilla6725]

Same, Im so proud of him!

[@iwant2die946]

he is a very talented dude.

[@alex_marie24]

Same lol

[@MarceloKanashiro]

Five and Klaus, loveee so much!

[@brieherron409]

Marcelo Kanashiro same

[@aexpa]

I'm obsessed with 5! Aiden did such a good job!!

[@dorianmills9268]

Same!!!

[@-zuzuspetals-3153]

Yes but his name is Aidan not Aiden

[@Ayelen013]

Robert makes a lot of sense. I though Klaus would be extremely similar to Nathan, but Klaus really goes through this rollercoaster of change.

[@cehk559]

There's a hidden meaning here

[@DontDoSadness91]

The most they have in common is being funny and seeing dead people.

[@ayden_james]

DontDoSadness91 and acting inappropriate in serious situations lol

[@chuckyDLuffy]

Gerard is absolutely perfect and Robert’s clothes and accent is so different from Klaus it’s adorable

[@ssh1487]

I heard his Irish accent come out a LOT, I love him but he's shit at accents it seems 😂 also plz watch him in the first 2 seasons of misfits if you haven't already

[@morgandrake2018]

S Sh I thought he was really good at an American accent. Yeh not the best, but when you’re acting among several American actors who have spent 30+ years with the accent, you’re never gonna be the best. Tom Hopper, on the other hand, I thought he was pretty bad at it

[@cambo338]

@@ssh1487 I thought he was pretty good tbh! But I did hear the Irish leak out at times haha

[@librnx1988]

Hazel & Cha cha Kicked ass in this show like seriously.. I Definitely didnt expect all that from Mary J Blige aka Queen of Hip Hop & Soul.. Her fight scenes doing the Merry Go Round on Hazel's Neck was fucking Epic one of the best part of this show... Klaus was another good character that entertained as well. I hope they add more season soon..This show is good 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@everynamesliterallybeentaken]

librnx1988 true that!! She definitely nailed it!!!!

[@librnx1988]

Yea I didnt know she was going to be boss like that.. Hazel too

[@valeriarossini543]

HELL YEAH she's such a scene stealer!!!

[@danitestalkr]

Plus she’s still beautiful, she was a total badass on this show

[@funnylookingfoetus]

Can I just say how awesome of an actor Cameron Britton is? He also starrred in Mindhunter as the serial killer Edmund Kemper, where he was amazing. I recognized him quite quickly, even when I had to think for a while about where I know him from. Hazel is a cool character in the show, really is.

[@mujtabaellari2597]

OMG that was him? I kept thinking that his voice seemed familiar but I couldn't place it. He's a very talented actor and I loved him in Mindhunters.

[@danielsinaga6996]

He was very underrated in Mindhunter, and he did look like real life Edmund Kemper. Hope he will return in season 2.

[@mohdazwanabdrahman3684]

yes.I love him as hazel.cool

[@juliaaragao2240]

Omggggggg i had not realized that!!!!

[@TheoTattaglia]

I recognized the voice right away. Dude was awesome on both shows. He and Five are definitely my favorites.

[@danitestalkr]

To me, Mary J. Blige was the delightful surprise...such a cool add, so random but she nails it

[@ravinj8625]

I know she's one of the reasons many ppl watched it.

[@shenvalla]

Gerard Way looks like Jack Black's awkward younger brother

[@bebesomething]

Grace Tarpey I’m digging it!! Love Gerard inside and out

[@shirazens]

Grace Tarpey this comment is the best thing ever.

[@quindilam]

Jack White too, triplets

[@iwant2die946]

I'm struggling to believe he was the guy from that one emo band that I love.

[@lya1592]

Jack black wishes he had a younger brother that cool

[@ivehadeggsaladbefore2643]

Gerard went from marching in the black parade to making dysfunctional superhero shows

[@BlizzardWind99]

and still the sass is still there even in the show

[@tilliebw2683]

He is still adorable 😂

[@ivehadeggsaladbefore2643]

Always my sassy dad

[@Cynthia-qo9wu]

It took me a while to actually believe that’s Gerard omg I’m old😂 love that ghost of you video mmm in a uniform

[@galenstone9097]

Gerard went from being hot and sassy to being fat and sloppy.

[@weirdobassist8939]

This is one of the best shows on Netflix hands down it was amazing

[@Hueyhuman]

This show was scarily good

[@neiljarvis5512]

You must be a fairly shallow person right ?

[@Hueyhuman]

Neil Jarvis why? Lol

[@sdaniel724]

I watched the first episode and came back with a huge dot of disappointment. Acting wise everybody except Ms. Page had terrible delivery lines. The whole episode was just a big question mark and goes by way too fast. In a show like Breaking Bad, you understand Walter’s circumstances and his life before his cancer diagnosis. In this show you start out without any explanations as to what is happening, there’s so much bullshit that discombobulates and slaughters such an interesting plot line.

[@cocainestupor1206]

Dutch van der Linde I loved the show, but I agree with you. Up until about the 6th episode I had no idea what was going on at any time, they kept using terms that weren’t explained prior and it was just really hard to watch. However, at the end everything FINALLY came together more or less and i ended up really loving it. If you haven’t yet, I suggest you watch the whole thing. The pacing and everything else gets better the further you go in.

[@derekcherry98]

Ben is my favorite character and I’m really hoping he comes back to life next season

[@kamilleking4708]

Yeah, i love Ben and he is so cute.

[@laurabenitez1936]

Ikr!!! Ben is so bae and badass and he was dead all throughout S1 😂 Our BOI better come back

[@ring1bell]

Same!

[@hallucinangel]

It would be really cool if Klaus could bring him back from the dead, to have that kind of power given to Klaus would be pretty cool

[@fuegodrinkscauseusuck6100]

theyre going back in time to when they were all kids from the looks of it, before ben died. you'd be hard pressed to find another young actor like adian gallagher let alone 6 but I'm my hype for season 2 the cast was perfect

[@cryingbutinacoolway]

Robert, Ellen and Aiden look like three stages of Harry Styles' fashion 😄❤️

[@kellin715]

Gerard almost completely silent in an interview? Insanity. Honestly though I’m so glad he’s happier doing what he’s doing now. He wasn’t happy in MCR and now his is. This is what he should be doing

[@d.r.p.charbonneau4445]

I feel this show is the best superhero series that Netflix has ever done. The cast performed so well they made it look easy; I am very impressed. That Ellen Page was in it (fellow Canuck here) really drove the nail home. Been watching her act since Regenesis. Congratulations Netflix on a superb production!

[@Ignasimp]

@Thomas Solonyetski i think Ellen nails her character here. Her after "killing" allison and Aiden have the best acting in the series so far.

[@289rory]

I only knew Gerard Way from music and music only. I saw his name as the creator on the screen, I'm like "what?" I look him up. No new articles regarding the new season with his name attached, it seems. I'm like "oh, cool," then I search up his name and the series name together. I jumped. That man is so incredibly talented.

[@kaialexander5917]

Gerard Way looks so content I'm so happy for him!

[@angelgraham4504]

Seeing him doing what he loves is always so nice!

[@fatalnightout]

I think Gerard is still doing great!

[@bowie6374]

im so proud of gerard ahhh!! its so gooooodddd

[@ashley-jordanellis9743]

YESSS❤🖤

[@kadijahamad9862]

Aidan was fantastic. I can’t wait to see what this kid does in the future. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for his name

[@itsmedanika7301]

Gonna be honest the only reason I started watching this is Gerard way

[@jazzymonroe6583]

Its kinda bad but sadly, sorry gerard, I did to

[@linslay2003]

Same. I came for Gerard, then stayed for Elliot Page and Robert Sheehan, as well as Gerard :)

[@AM-hz8xv]

I'm so proud of Robert, loved watching him in Misfits and didn't even recognize him but he became my favourite on umbrella academy too.

[@Ava-cf2bx]

I didn't really know what to expect before I saw it but I ended up really invested in the show and the characters. Loved it.

[@Ignasimp]

No one is talking about Kate Wash (the handler), she does a really good job too, very different character than the one in 13 reasons why.

[@emogeesus9497]

she was also in Grey’s Anatomy and i freaked out when i recognized her

[@carlyallen8343]

I think Aidan Gallagher really nailed his character. He's my fave. Love to see more of him.

[@Bthmcrlvr]

Wow Robert (klaus) is my fave , everyone watch him in misfits he’s amazing

[@cynthiaking9480]

Misfits was the first i saw with Robert and i love him he's a great actor and i love him in this.

[@jackcarver5412]

Sweetener oh that was him time certainly has flew.

[@dpurut]

I’m so proud of Gerard, he did such a good job on the comics and the series!

[@rachelturner9820]

Always happy to see Robert and Ellen in anything. Can’t wait to watch

[@tylerswanson2922]

1) HOLD UP, KLAUS IS IRISH?! 2) I always see Cameron as Ed Kemper

[@Polo_Bear]

Misfits is so underrated. Well at least the first couple of series. Robert Sheehan's performance is so good! Also great in Red Riding.

[@jonathan_byers_stan2416]

I had been hyped for this the whole day in school. Telling my friends about it and already picked Klaus as my favorite from an article I read with Gerard explaining him then see8ng him in the trailer. We had a two hour early realise so I got home 2:30. I just binged watch Umbrella Acedemy until 6:00 when my father took me to a movie. The movie was truly great (Stan and Ollie), but damn. If you haven’t watched Umbrella Acedemy or read the book I HIGHLY recommend you do. It was amazing from the start. On ep four five or six, I don’t remember. But there’s ten in the first season and there all an hour long! 10 hrs of Gerard Ways amazing masterpiece! Lol. I love it.

[@florr__i]

I’m so glad the show is gettin nice comments! And I’m very happy for Gerard too!

[@sailormf]

I found out today that Gerard Way wrote The Umbrella Academy. Past, punk, scared to admit I love MCR, me is so proud.

[@Snacktime12345]

I’m soo proud of Gerard

[@maryhenningsen4163]

3 yrs. later I just heard "Dasher" and indeed it's captivating. Gerard's approach to melody line is SO different from the [also beloved] MCR days. Have only seen bits of U.A. so far, but enjoy it.

[@athomewithnika6459]

Klaus was my favourite. He reminds me a little bit of Ezra Miller (i have no idea why) and Johnny Depp.

[@abbey03]

Just finished the show OH MY GOD, I already need a season two 😱😫

[@Nan-kp3ii]

They asked Ellen about The character she played in x-men but honestly all I can think about is Jodie from Beyond Two Souls

[@bluesky5851]

Same 😁😁😁

[@SDCETV]

I fell in love with Robert on Mortal Instruments and mortal engine and Ellen in Juno!!... now this one theyre so amazing!!! 😍❤️

[@timilehyinhussain7963]

Aiden galager did a great job as five. Hard to believe that was the wacky kid I wacthed on ricky Nicky dicky and dawn.

[@hannahdethloff4867]

damn this took me back to my emo phase... i‘m so glad that gerard is doing what he’s passionate about!!

[@mellymel6573]

Aiden is literally perfect playing 5!!

[@theredgamer4675]

I’ve got to say Robert Sheehan sounds completely different like you can hear his accent during the interview but almost not at all in the movie

[@ellieseok9415]

when i saw gerard i shed a tear and smiled the biggest smile i have in a while

[@Dantefrost]

Chacha and Hazel were amazing, I loved them

[@EvelinGrubbauer]

I never realized that aiden was actually that young... Hollywood usually casts 30 year olds to play high schoolers so I’m very pleasantly surprised to see that aiden is actually the age he’s portraying to be.

[@aboo817]

Jesus Christ why is everybody so obsessed with they’re looks?? They all look fine, why the hate? Just appreciate the show. it’s actually really amazing I’m on episode 5 already and the characters are great, the acting is great and the soundtrack is on point👌🏻 Also why judge the show so harshly if you haven’t even seen it?, give it a chance

[@jug2024]

It's logical that they all come from different countries because it says that the gifted children were born all around the world so its normal that they aren't all white

[@acidcat3742]

Gerard has evolved

[@lord_xylozdoomsday959]

He's even more huggable now

[@emogeesus9497]

he’s now happy!!!! that makes me happy knowing that he’s doing good even if mcr had to break up for it to happen

[@yourlocaledgelord8558]

I couldn’t stop smiling

[@madelynbadger9617]

I saw Gerard Way and I screamed “MY BABY” and I regret getting this attached

[@missy610]

Number 5 is my favorite character in this show. This kid did such an amazing job I actually believe he's 58 years old

[@SomeOtherSon]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU for the question about the parallel between Nathan and Klaus, I've been looking for this since I watched episode 1! Really, amazing interview! 👏

[@theekaa7705]

The show is sooooooo good!

[@kashv.k2797]

Klaus is the bro! But, i can't wait to hear what name Five came up with...if he does

[@Awol991]

The show embodies an amazingly real unrealism.

[@natm2443]

And that's one of the reasons why it's a great show

[@Mad_orange]

Gerard.. my emo god...it has been a while T v T

[@fisher2108]

I'm literally going through all the interviews I can find, because I saw a gif where Rob was like "Aidan." and Aidan was like "m, yess?" idk its just funny to me.

[@three-leggedpossum3591]

So, did you find it?

[@Levetteful]

Binged watched this and I must say I was most impressed....hopefully there is another series 👍

[@sirdromos2769]

Where is Diego my favorite character

[@misosoup7663]

i love how some people only came here to attack Ellen and the lgbtq+ community. hunny get a life.

[@juicytitan5501]

Well she shouldn't have attacked chris pratt

[@jug2024]

@@juicytitan5501 what happened?

[@kateorourke6064]

The Mad Titan it was a pretty justified call out to me

[@flaquito6296]

Noiseless Sounds how about we just get over it as it doesnt affect us at all

[@hobiwankenobi.666]

@@flaquito6296 how about you just start caring about the people that do get affected by this? that's like basic human empathy... caring about others?

[@smokedplayer]

Vanya is my favorite character

[@ash_lee_12]

Not 4 long

[@Niklas.Kirchner]

@@ash_lee_12 why not?

[@Niklas.Kirchner]

Villains are the best :D

[@Megan-bm5zs]

same!

[@LordMichaelRahl]

Great series. Masterful use of music. Can't wait for S2. Robert Sheehan is a treat per usual, while Five's actor is also phenomenal.

[@user-yr5qy9uc6h]

When you get an umbrella academy ad before an umbrella academy interview

[@rogueskiss3794]

Misfits fan, anyone? ... save me, barry!

[@meghaley9326]

Meeee

[@cambo338]

Yep!!

[@luzjacinto3528]

gerard, who i always knew was like a super cool, super idc, rock star and i never knew his voice was so GIRLY

[@Galvion1980]

Aidan is an amazing actor, especially considering his age (or lack thereof, lol). He really sells that whole old-soul-in-young-body thing. And Robert Sheehan is just wonderful in every way and then some!

[@MechaBorne]

Great interview for a fantastic show!

[@jo22k]

YES i love the family aspect of the show and the depth it brings to it!! Its what really made the show for me!! 😭❤️ Also i love the gritty and real feel of it and the music was so great too!

[@michaelgraves7718]

Love this series! Couldn’t help binge watching it...the characters are phenomenal!

[@georgiad2628]

Everybody is talking about Five and Klaus, can we just talk about how adorable Ellen Page is?

[@janjaelarguillo1101]

Absolutely can't wait for season 2

[@ernestoc153]

The show is like Shameless meets X-Men with a little bit of A Series of Unfortunate Events in terms of style and atmosphere! I love it!

[@VDOTU5]

On-point comparison mix.

[@Ignasimp]

Yes, and i love both Shameless and x-men.

[@iansantos6762]

Five and Klaus are FUCKING KILLING IT

[@aceasuncion8871]

Makes me happy that there are actual fans on the comments section that loved it and didnt just watch for Gerard. Killjoys are strong but he's appreciate new fans that knows him for THIS.

[@nofunmili]

omg im crying im so proud of gerard

[@engineere2865]

How can you watch a ten part 10 series and love every character. Brilliant casting, direction and set design. And that killer soundtrack. The scene with klaus playing sinnerman in his headphones oblivious to a war going on is epically funny cool and beautiful.

[@kristoferramirez1966]

I need a season 2 right now! 😭😭

[@elizabethhunley4020]

"Dysfunctional family show with a body count" "My teen angst bullshit has a body count" I really hope that was a reference

[@Nicciolai]

Watched it in one sitting. Loved it.

[@oadelano_007]

Love ❤️ it cant wait season 2

[@rubberduckyofsteel]

truly truly loved this show. acting and directing is really incredible

[@cj5787]

hazel & cha cha are my favorites!

[@jeboodle]

i need a season 2 right awayyy

[@nakaharaindria]

I love all the cast but seriously, AIDAN GALLAGHER! He’s sixteen, I think? And he supposed to act as a 58 years-old man who’s stuck in his 13 years-old body and he’s killing it! He delivers it so good that I actually buy the whole thing of his mind being much older than his physical body. Kudos!!

[@TheHk15]

such an amazing show and the music!!!!

[@feralfarrell1336]

The show is amazing

[@apollonnike]

I found Ellen's character on Beyond: Two Souls similar to Umbrella Academy more actually. Even tho it is a game she played that character and nailed both of them I think.

[@CertifyCrystal]

İlayda Baykul My thoughts exactly !!!

[@soundlessfob5925]

Robert is awesome! I love Klaus, Diego and Hazel

[@policeastrid385]

the host of the show at the begging low key looked like the Handler for a minute

[@izzie6901]

The guy interviewing looks like Ryan Ross lol 😂

[@dedchild6320]

I love the songs they put in

[@luizarock14]

Aidan💖

[@darleneforte9479]

When Gerard showed up and started talking, I stopped breathing and almost cried