THE SPARROW ACADEMY IS HERE
The second season of The Umbrella Academy, was a wild ride. After finding each other in the 1960’s, stopping the Doomsday bomb, avoiding Swedish assassins, outwitting the Handler and her commission agents, and quelling young Harlan’s power explosion the team returned to 2019. Upon returning to their “present” the kids slowly realize that they are in an alternate time line where they do not exist, at least as the Umbrella Academy, and have seemingly been replaced with a new team of young superheroes- The Sparrow academy. As you may have heard it has previously been announced that Elliot Page (Vanya Hardgreeves/ #7), Tom Hopper (Lutor Hargreeves/ #1), David Castañeda (Diego Hargreeves/ #2), Emmy Raver-Lampman Allison Hargreeves /#3), Robert Sheehan (Klaus Hargreeves/ #4), Aidan Gallagher (Five Hargreeves/ #5), Justin H. Min (Ben Hargreeves/ #6), Ritu Arya (Lila Pitts), Adam Godley (Pogo), and Colm Feore (Sir Reginald Hargreeves) are set to reprise their roles. Production on the 10-episode, season 3 order begins in February in Toronto. But while we wait Netflix has sent us pictures and character descriptions of the new cast and the mysterious “Sparrow Academy”- Dig this:
Justtin via Netflix Cornwell
JUSTIN CORNWELL (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, I Am the Night) 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 Headshot via Netflix
JUSTIN H. MIN (After Yang, 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 via Netflix
BRITNE OLDFORD (The Path, 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 via Netflix
JAKE EPSTEIN (Designated Survivor, Suits) 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 via Netflix
GENESIS RODRIGUEZ (The Fugitive, 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 via Netflix
CAZZIE DAVID (86’ed, 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.
Christopher via Netflix
