Elliot Page’s new character, Viktor Hargreeves, has made his official debut in The Umbrella Academy season three. Viktor, formerly known as Vanya Hargreeves, came out as transgender in the new season and changed his name. And now, Page is sharing his thoughts on the character’s transition.
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 35-year-old actor praised the writers for how they handled and incorporated Viktor’s transition into the storyline. The writers chose to change Vanya’s gender identity after the actor came out as transgender and nonbinary in December 2020.
“Viktor always resonated so deeply from the get-go,” he said in the interview. “I think one of the most special things about this is how it’s handled. It’s not void of emotional moments with the siblings, of course.”
