It’s The Umbrella Academy Vs The Sparrow Academy In New Teaser, Season 3 Premiere Date Announced
It’s Umbrellas vs Sparrows!
During his SXSW panel, The Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman announced the premiere date for the much-anticipated season 3 alongside new teaser footage. The teaser introduces viewers to the Hargreeves family to the alternate version of their Umbrella Academy with the Sparrow Academy.
After putting a stop to 1963’s doomsday, the Umbrella Academy has returned to the present convinced they have prevented another apocalypse and fixed the timeline once and for all. That is until they come face to face with a darker, and now alive, version of Ben (Justin H. Min) who is a member of the Sparrow Academy. Smart, stylish, and cold as ice, the Sparrows immediately clash with the Umbrellas in a violent face off. Can they convince Dad’s new and possibly better family to help them fix what went wrong and got back to their apocalyptic lives? Or will this new world reveal there is more going on than just a hiccup in the timeline?
While there’s not much about the Sparrow Academy in the comics by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, here’s what we know about the Sparrows so far:
Justin Cornwell is Marcus, Sparrow #1
A charming, chiseled, colossus. Honest, virtuous, and demanding, Marcus keeps the family together. Graceful but lethal, calculated but compassionate, he is as smart as he is strong. Marcus is disciplined, rational, and in control. He oozes confidence and leadership without ever having to raise his voice.
Justin H. Min is Ben, Sparrow #2
This is not the sweet Ben we know and love, jumping from #6 in the Umbrella Academy to #2. This Ben is a Machiavellian tactician, wrapped up in a pretty boy body with a rumbling inner-squid. Vicious, pragmatic, and hyper-vigilant — Ben is determined to gain his status as the leader at all costs.
Britne Oldford is Fei, Sparrow #3
Fei sees the world in a special way. She comes across as a misanthrope who would rather be alone than spend even a second with you. But truth be told, Fei wishes she had a friend. Most of the time, Fei is the smartest person in the room and willing to work things out. But if you cross her there’s no looking back because Fei won’t stop until the job is done.
Jake Epstein is Alphonso, Sparrow #4
Years of crime fighting have left his face and body with countless visual reminders of his battles. To compensate, Alphonso is armed with a caustic and biting sense of humor. The only thing he likes better than verbally battering anyone foolish enough to get in his face is a good pizza and a six-pack of beer.
Genesis Rodriguez is Sloane, Sparrow #5
A romantic and a dreamer who feels a higher cosmic calling leaving her eager to see the world and experience a life beyond her upbringing. But obligations to her family keep Sloane tethered to the Academy, as does her fear of crossing the family line. But Sloane has plans… and one day she might just be brave enough to act on them.
Cazzie David is Jayme, Sparrow #6
Jayme is a loner hidden under a hoodie. She doesn’t say much because she doesn’t have to. Jayme has a fear-inducing snarl. Catch a glimpse of it, and you’ll run across the street to avoid what follows. Smart and sharp as a knife, she spends most of her time hanging with Alphonso, her only friend.
Existential Dread Inducing Psykronium Cube is Christopher, Sparrow #7
Christopher is a telekinetic cube of unknown origin. He can turn the room freezing cold and induce paralyzing fear. He acts as the Sparrows’ consulted oracle who hands out incredible advice and serves as the family mediator. Trustworthy, loyal, and is treated by the Sparrows like any other sibling, Christopher is a force to be reckoned with.
Our favorite dysfunctional superhero family returns to Netflix on June 22. Watch the season 3 teaser, below:
