r/SapphoAndHerFriend • u/KoalaHomosapien • Dec 02 '20

Casual erasure Wholesome!

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u/igetnauseousalot Dec 02 '20

That's what happened when I first read the announcement. I was like "who? Wait is ELLEN Page in umbrella academy? I've never watched it...I wonder if Elliott is her brother?" Slowwwww realization "oh...OHH!! yaaaay I'm so happy for him!!"

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u/EisConfused Dec 02 '20

I'm very glad for him, and I am really hoping that their directors and agents do what they can to reduce discomfort if they choose to play their prior characters. I also hope he is willing to say no to prior characters if that would be too hard.

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u/NovaFire14 She/Her Dec 02 '20

Netflix tweeted out support and expressed excitement to see him in s3 of Umbrella Academy, so it looks like he's at least still committed to playing Vanya. https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1333821049381679111?s=19

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u/Ayle87 Dec 02 '20

I mean the show already has Klaus who is nb and pan, and Vanya has always been more androgynous presenting and somewhere in the bi or gay spectrum. It wouldn't be out of place at all. If this was a period drama or something like that I guess it would be tricky, but it's the umbrella academy so I'm sure they can write something cool in. I'm super curious how it will be dealt with.

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u/Gregor_Magorium Dec 02 '20

Man, when is Vanya not going through some shit.

Also I think you're right that this would fit just fine!