Vanya has officially become Victor on the latest season of The Umbrella Academy and fans are sharing their support of the character!
In 2020, actor Elliot Paige came out as transgender. Many were curious to see what would happen with his character, Vanya, on The Umbrella Academy. Now they have their answer, as 9n the recently released third season the character has officially come out as transgender now called Victor. The Umbrella Academy fans have embraced Victor and appreciate the representation this has brought for transgender people in the media. The tweets below truly echo how this will positively affect LGBTQ+ media.
In the midst of coming out as trans, Elliot Page’s character in the Umbrella Academy has transitioned to Victor!
Elliott will not only play as a character that matches with his identity, but will also provide another wonderful piece of trans masculine representation in media! :] https://t.co/OOG3vzH0cM
— Trans + NB Positivity (@assigned_me) March 30, 2022
Many feared what Elliot would do with Vanya. When the trailer came out and showed him playing Victor, fans were thrilled he got to play a character that aligns with his identity.
victor’s coming out scene in umbrella academy, oh yes pic.twitter.com/RTxE35JMbi
— ⋆ (@ghostwrId) June 25, 2022
Victor’s coming-out scene was so casual and perfect. He simply corrected his brother and said, “I go by Victor now.” The family easily adapted and moved on with the conversation.
The Victor-Vanya coming out to family in The Umbrella Academy is so sweet. The family has all the internal conflict but accepting, affirming, and lovingly welcoming their brother’s gender identity is the easiest thing for them.
— Kari_not_carry 🇮🇹🇺🇸 (@signoramystical) June 23, 2022
In a strange way, Victor’s coming out brings him closer to his siblings, during a time they need it most.
// the umbrella academy season 3 spoilers?
victor getting his hair cut and going “I’m victor” and five going “truly happy for you victor” i just cried
— kyle ? 💙💛 (@121108__) June 22, 2022
Sometimes family members aren’t sure what to say when someone comes out, but 5 did the right thing. He just validated and embraced his brother, because he loves him unconditionally and wants him to be healthy.
watching umbrella academy and victor coming out got me EMOTIONAL when he said “i thought everyone felt strange in their own skin” i FELT that
— transmace (@maceismid) June 22, 2022
Most importantly, people related to the things Victor said while coming out as trans. The representation felt empowering and authentic to many viewers. Seeing yourself in the media is invaluable.
Fans are happy and have accepted Victor with open arms. It is exciting to see what is in the future for Elliot but also for what queer media Netflix will continue to bring forth.
