Elliot Page reintroduces 'Umbrella Academy' character as Viktor Hargreeves
Netflix confirmed Page's character "will come out as transgender" in season 3.
Elliot Page took to social media on Tuesday to reintroduce his "Umbrella Academy" character to fans ahead of season 3.
"Meet Viktor Hargreeves," the Oscar-nominated actor, who came out as transgender in December 2020, wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself in the role.
"Welcome to the family, Viktor — we’re so happy you’re here," Netflix responded on Twitter.
The streaming service confirmed to "Good Morning America" that Page's character "will come out as transgender in season 3 and be henceforth known as 'Viktor Hargreeves' with he/him/his pronouns." They offered no further details.
Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher and Justin H. Min star alongside Page as the Hargreeves children, adopted siblings who all have unique powers.
"The Umbrella Academy" season 3 hits Netflix on June 22.