The beloved cast of The Umbrella Academy reunited for the premiere of the show’s fourth and final season in Los Angeles, California, on August 5th. As fans eagerly await the new season on Netflix, the cast members shared their bittersweet feelings about the show’s conclusion and reflected on their journey together over the past six years.
A Bittersweet Reunion
Elliot Page, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, and Aidan Gallagher graced the red carpet, reminiscing about their time on the show. Emmy Raver-Lampman, who plays Allison Hargreeves, encapsulated the sentiment felt by many of her co-stars: “It’s been an amazing six-plus years for all of us, and we’ve really become a family in real life. I think that’s the beautiful thing to walk away from this experience with, is that I have friends for life.”
Growing Up with The Umbrella Academy
Aidan Gallagher, who portrays the time-traveling Number Five, began his journey with the show at just 13 years old. Now 20, Gallagher acknowledged the significant role the series has played in his formative years. “It’s been a long time and it’s been a privilege to get to go through life through all of this,” he shared. “It’s been an absolute joy.”
Character Development and Farewells
For Elliot Page, saying goodbye to Viktor Hargreeves is particularly poignant. Page noted how Viktor has evolved throughout the series, becoming more self-assured and true to himself. “Viktor has really arrived at himself in so many ways, and he’s so much more self-assured,” Page said, reflecting on the character’s growth and the actor’s connection to the role.
A New Era for the Hargreeves Siblings
The fourth season of The Umbrella Academy promises to be a transformative one for the Hargreeves siblings. Following the climactic showdown at the Hotel Oblivion, the siblings find themselves stripped of their powers and scattered, each struggling to find a new normal. According to the season’s synopsis, their father, Reginald Hargreeves, has emerged from the shadows to lead a powerful business empire, while a mysterious group known as The Keepers believes their reality is a lie and a reckoning is imminent.
A Focus on Family Dynamics
David Castañeda, who plays Diego Hargreeves, highlighted the shift in focus for the upcoming season. “I honestly really do like the fact that we don’t have powers because The Umbrella Academy was never really about the powers,” he said. “The power was just a little seasoning to [the show], [this season] has de-escalated and it’s become much more about, ‘Let’s just watch these people that we really love bantering with each other.'”
Castañeda also teased that the “epic” fourth season will feature plenty of comedy, sibling rivalry, and emotional moments. Emmy Raver-Lampman added that viewers will see a new side of her character, Allison, one that has been developing since the show’s inception.
A Tight-Knit Cast
As the cast moves on from the series, maintaining their close bonds will require more effort. “We have the best time. We really, really do,” Raver-Lampman explained. “I’ll miss it being so the show brings us together. Now we actually have to work at it, because we’re all over. We’ve got people in London and Ireland and New York and L.A. and Seattle. I think it’s going to be a little bit more work, but it’s worth it because we are family.”
Conclusion
The Umbrella Academy’s fourth season premiere marks the end of an era for both the cast and fans. With its rich character development, focus on family dynamics, and the ever-present humor and heart, the final season promises to be a fitting conclusion to the beloved series. As the Hargreeves siblings navigate their new reality and confront the challenges ahead, viewers can look forward to an unforgettable journey.
