Filming for The Umbrella Academy Season 3 is officially underway, according to a new set photo from Elliot Page's Instagram account. When the show makes its triumphant return, the Hargreeve siblings will cross paths with students from The Sparrow Academy, an Academy of seven children born on the same day and adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore) following a change in the timeline caused by their counterparts, the Umbrella Academy.
In the newly-posted photo, we find a close-up shot of a chair with a new Umbrella Academy logo emblazoned upon it. The gold-colored logo combines the show's original umbrella logo with that of a sparrow sitting atop the ferrule. Beyond the chair lies the Season 3 set, but it's all rather blurry. With teases for the upcoming season slowly rolling out, it's only a matter of time before we get a clearer picture of what lies ahead for the Hargreeves and their Sparrow Academy counterparts.
Back in January, The Umbrella Academy Instagram account revealed who will be joining series regulars Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, David Castañeda, Aidan Gallagher, and Robert Sheehan. Additionally, Netflix also released a detailed breakdown for each new character, which you can read for yourself below:
Justin Cornwell (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey) will play Marcus, Sparrow #1: A charming, chiseled, colossus. Honest, virtuous, and demanding, Marcus keeps the family together. Graceful but lethal, calculated but compassionate, he is as smart as he is strong. Marcus is disciplined, rational, and in control. He oozes confidence and leadership without ever having to raise his voice.
Justin H. Min (The Umbrella Academy) will play Ben, Sparrow #2: This is not the sweet Ben we know and love. This Ben is a Machiavellian tactician, wrapped up in a pretty boy body with a rumbling inner-squid. Vicious, pragmatic, and hyper-vigilant— Ben is determined to gain his status as the leader at all costs.
Britne Oldford (Hunters) will play Fei, Sparrow #3: Fei sees the world in a special way. She comes across as a misanthrope who would rather be alone than spend even a second with you. But truth be told, Fei wishes she had a friend. Most of the time, Fei is the smartest person in the room and willing to work things out. But if you cross her there’s no looking back because Fei won’t stop until the job is done.
Jake Epstein (Designated Survivor) will play Alphonso, Sparrow #4: Years of crime-fighting have left his face and body with countless visual reminders of his battles. To compensate, Alphonso is armed with a caustic and biting sense of humor. The only thing he likes better than verbally battering anyone foolish enough to get in his face is a good pizza and a six-pack of beer.
Genesis Rodriguez (Big Hero 6) will play Sloane, Sparrow #5: A romantic and a dreamer who feels a higher cosmic calling leaving her eager to see the world and experience a life beyond her upbringing. But obligations to her family keep Sloane tethered to the Academy, as does her fear of crossing the family line. But Sloane has plans… and one day she might just be brave enough to act on them.
Cazzie David (NY Times best-selling author of No One Asked for This) will play Jayme, Sparrow #6: Jayme is a loner hidden under a hoodie. She doesn’t say much because she doesn’t have to. Jayme has a fear-inducing snarl. Catch a glimpse of it, and you’ll run across the street to avoid what follows. Smart and sharp as a knife, she spends most of her time hanging with Alphonso, her only friend.
Existential Dread Inducing Psykronium Cube (Newcomer) will play Christoper, Sparrow #7: Christopher is a telekinetic cube of unknown origin. He can turn the room freezing cold and induce paralyzing fear. He acts as the Sparrows’ consulted oracle who hands out incredible advice and serves as the family mediator. Trustworthy, loyal, and is treated by the Sparrows like any other sibling, Christopher is a force to be reckoned with.
The Umbrella Academy Season 3 is believed to be hitting Netflix sometime this year, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more updates as they come.