Ellen Page says Vanya feels like a ‘new character’ in season 2


Changes come when The umbrella academy Season 2 will launch on Netflix starting Friday, July 31. The first season left fans on the edge of their seats. So naturally everyone is ready to dive into the disaster created by the Hargreeves family. But in a recent interview, Ellen Page hinted that viewers may not recognize Vanya when The umbrella academy He returns for his second season. So this is what you can expect to move on.

What happened to Vanya in season 1 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’?

Ellen Page as Vanya Hargreeves in 'The Umbrella Academy'
Ellen Page as Vanya Hargreeves in ‘The Umbrella Academy’ | Netflix

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In The umbrella academy Season 1, Vanya was introduced as the only girl from Hargreeves who had no special powers. However, she turned out to be the most powerful of all. Vanya can manipulate sound into energy, and her ability to do so is tied to her emotions.

When Vanya learned of her powers in The umbrella academyReginald, he realized, was holding back his emotions. As a result, she collapsed and became The White Violin. Then in the end, Vanya was enraged and even killed Pogo (Adam Godley) for knowing the truth about her powers.

At the end of The umbrella academy Season 1 finale, the Hargreeves banded together to prevent Vanya from destroying the world. However, they were unable to escape the apocalypse as Vanya fired an energy beam at the moon. So Five (Aidan Gallagher) reunited his brothers and they all went back in time.

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Ellen Page talks about Vanya in season 2 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’

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In an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada published in July 2020, Page teased what follows for Vanya in The umbrella academy Season 2. And despite the character’s downfall in the first season, it looks like Vanya will rejuvenate when the Netflix series returns.

“Vanya, at the beginning of this season is quite different from last season,” Page said. “And in many ways, she wanted to establish a bit of a new character. At the end of the first season, we see her release a lot of energy, a lot of pent up emotions, anger and trauma. It doesn’t benefit the world because she blows up the moon. “

She continued: “But we found her at the beginning of the second season and she is lighter, happier, more open. You can connect with your emotions, you can connect with other people, you fall in love for the first time. “

Page also noted that Vanya’s trip in the second season was “satisfactory.” Although she did not reveal exactly whether or not her character’s path ends on a happy note.

“As an actor, it was about figuring out how it was going to exist,” Page said. “You know, the way he moves, the way he talks, the way he relates to people. Then continuing her journey throughout the season was incredibly enjoyable and rewarding as an actress. ”

‘The Umbrella Academy’ showrunner shares why Vanya will be different in season 2

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When you talk to Parade, The umbrella academy Showrunner Steve Blackman talked about Vanya in season 2, revealing why the character will be so different after causing so much destruction in the first season.

“In season 2, Vanya will find a completely new Vanya,” said Blackman. “She does not remember her actions just before arriving. She has a new beginning, that the other characters don’t get. “

Meanwhile, the showrunner confirmed that Vanya will not be sidelined when the series returns.

“She doesn’t have to be the wallflower anymore,” Blackman said. “This year can be assertive, and it can be found in this new time period.”

While fans will surely enjoy Page’s performance as Vanya at the beginning of The umbrella academy Season 2, it is a little worrying to think about what could happen if you get your memory back. But anything that comes up when the Hargreeves appear in the 1960s is sure to be a viewer who doesn’t want to miss out.

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