The Umbrella Academy
Netflix unveil the full drone forThe Umbrella Academy , an forthcoming original serial . free-base on the 2007 Dark Horse comical serial publication from Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá , anticipation for the series has grown steadily sincereports of a TV adaptation by Netflixsurfaced in the summertime of 2017 . A twelvemonth ago , it was revealed thatfilming had start onThe Umbrella Academy . Early on , Ellen Page was cast as Vanya ( aka The White Violin ) , andMary J. Blige was set to play a lead villain .
Similar toWatchmen , The Umbrella Academytakes place in an substitute timeline influence by variations on major diachronic event . The story begins with the spick conception and sudden parentage of 43 infants around the world . Seven surviving tiddler are adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves , a mysterious and wealthy philanthropist , who intends to avail them subdue each of their superpowers in orderliness to save the Earth from a coming crisis . However his premature death leaves the orphans on their own . The firstUmbrella Academyteaser trailerwas finally divulge last calendar month , and Netflix has now follow up with a full one , less than a month away from the serial premiere .
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Netflix ’s first full preview leaves nothing to the resource about the entrancing tones , stage dancing , soundtracks , and particular effects that have get along to be expected from their original serial publication . The Hargreeves sibling are full showcased trying to instigate a mission to save the satellite , while managing their own nonadaptive relationship . Watch the trailer below :
As the Heron gather in the Hargreeves sign - which face like a set for Xavier ’s School For Gifted Youngsters - it ’s also made ostensible that the apocalyptic foreshadowing will become a key plot line for the 10 - episode initial run . The series also stars Tom Hopper ( Merlin ) , Robert Sheehan ( Misfits ) , David Castañeda , Emmy Raver - Lampman , Cameron Britton , Aidan Gallagher , Colm Feore , Adam Godley , John Magaro , Ashley Madekwe , and Kate Walsh ( Grey ’s Anatomy ) .
For Netflix , the serial publication is a potentially decisive add-on to their line - up of originals , not only because ofThe Umbrella Academy ’s existing fan groundwork , but also the gap left by the ongoingdeparture of the Marvel telly serial publication . Rival streamer Hulu has also had considerable success with their adaption of misfit superhero stapleRunaways , whichThe Umbrella Academywill indirectly compete with . However Netflix has already coiffe a common law for success with funny adaptations resulting in hitting likeChilling Adventure of Sabrinaand , at least internationally , Titans . For fans of the lifelike novel and newcomers alike , all signs point toThe Umbrella Academybeing another big profits for Netflix .
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The Umbrella Academypremieres on Friday , February 15 on Netflix .
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