The Umbrella Academyhas been a hidden gem onNetflixsince 2019, airing three seasons, with its latestdebuting over the summerand its final season in the process of being pitched to the streaming service as it awaits renewal.
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But if you’re having withdrawal from the Umbrellas, there are plenty of popular movies and TV shows starring their real-life counterparts you can binge while you wait to find out what’s next for the loveable group of superpowered siblings.
Aidan Gallagher in ‘Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn’
Playing Number Five in a housefull of wacky siblingsisn’t much of a stretch from whereAidan Gallaghergot his start. Long before playing a 50-something-year-old trapped in a teenager’s body, the actor scored his breakout role onNickelodeon.
Gallagher played the titular character Nicky on the sitcomNicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn,which centered around the sibling rivalry of quadruplets for four seasons, ending just before he scored his fan-favorite role onUA.
Emmy Raver-Lampman in ‘Dog’
It’s no wonder this actress doesn’t mind the dance scenes inUA,considering she got her start in Broadway hits likeHair, Jekyll & Hyde, Wicked,and most notably,Hamilton.But the triple threat has a resume of work under her belt.
Aside from starring as Allison Hargreeves inUA,you’re able to catch Raver-Lampman in 2022’sDogas Bella alongsideChanning Tatumand the Belgian Malinois dog actorBritta.
Robert Sheehan in ‘Love/Hate’
One of the most loved characters onUAis Klaus Hargreeves, played by the hilariousRobert Sheehan.While this may be the Irish actor’s most notable role, he also held regular status in an Irish drama.
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Sheehan played Darren Tracey on theRTÉ TelevisionshowLove/Hate,appearing in 16 episodes over the series' first three seasons, which can now be watched onAmazon Prime Video.
David Castañeda on ‘Switched At Birth’
WhileDavid Castañeda’s most notable role came from his portrayal of Diego Hargreaves onUmbrella Academy,the actor has appeared in several other popular shows and movies.
Castañeda had minor roles in the filmStanding Up, Falling Downand on shows likeSouthlandandJane the Virginbefore snagging a seven-episode gig on season 3 ofFreeform’sSwitched at Birthas Jorge.
Tom Hopper on ‘Game of Thrones’
English actorTom Hopperplays Luther Hargreeves onThe UmbrellaAcademy,but his muscular, 6'5" build and his incredible acting have contributed to him landing some big roles (minus the ape fur, of course).
Hopper appeared inI Feel PrettyandTerminator: Dark Fatebut is remembered for his role as Dickon Tarly, the second son of Lord Randyll and Melessa Tarly, for two seasons onHBO’sGame of Thrones.
Justin H. Min In ‘Beerfest: Thirst for Victory’
If you want to see a much different side ofJustin H. Minthan what you saw inThe Umbrella Academyseason 3 when Paradox Ben was a serious Sparrow, you may find Min in the 2018 comedyBeerfest: Thirst for Victory.
Min played Kyle in the digital film that took inspiration from the 2006 comedy of the same name, debuting onCW Seedjust a year beforeUApremiered on Netflix.
Ritu Arya in ‘Last Christmas,’ ‘Barbie’
When she wasn’t playing Lila Pitts inUA,British actressRitu Aryahad roles ina string of hits likeRed NoticeInspector Urvashi Das andLast Christmasas Jenna. But Arya is about to have another hit up her sleeve.
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The actress has joined the cast of the upcoming live-action romcomBarbie,alongsideMargot RobbieandRyan Goslingas Barbie and Ken. Arya’s character is yet to be revealed, with a scheduled release date of July 28, 2025.
Javon Walton On ‘Euphoria’
JavonWaltonmade hisUAdebut in season 3 as Stan, the paradox child of Lila’s, who comes as a shock to Diego when they both learn they’re father and son.
But Walton also held a major role in another popular show, playing Ashtray on HBO’sEuphoriawith a recurring role on season 1 and later scoring a leading role come season 2.
Adam Godley In ‘Love, Actually’
ActorAdam Godleyis the voice and likeness behind Pogo, the talking chimpanzee who has found himself on a series of adventures with the Umbrellas. But you may recognize Godley from a famous holiday movie.
Godley played Mr. Trench in the 2003 Christmas classicLove, Actually,starring alongside the likes ofHugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson,andAndrew Lincolnlongbefore he was slaying zombiesonThe Walking Dead.
Anything Starring Elliot Page
Probably the most famous face of them all onUAis the one and onlyElliot Page.Page started the series on Vanya Hargreeves, but since coming out as transgender and transitioning in 2020, the character, too, came out as transgender in season 3, debuting as Viktor.
But Page is remembered for dozens of leading roles in popular films, including Kitty Pryde in theX-Menfranchise, Ariadne alongsideLeonardo DiCaprioinInception,Bliss Cavender inWhip It,and most memorably, the titular character in the 2007 dramedyJunoalongsideMichael Cera.
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