The actor and showrunner Steve Blackman explain the collaborative writing process behind Viktor Hargreeves' new storyline.
He was the first trans man to box in Madison Square Garden.
So Thomas came on board [the show], and helped out.
Elliot Page as Viktor Hargreeves on ‘The Umbrella Academy’ season 3.Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix
I feel proud of it.
I’m excited for people to see it."
They wouldn’t admit it, but they do care about each other.
They’re a real family."
Blackman continues, “crafting Viktor’s storyline, it was important that it be authentic.
And of course, Elliot was a huge part of this.
It was a collaborative process to make this storyline make sense for the characters and feel honest.”
