The Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman might have mentioned goodbye to the present after its remaining season, however he’s hopeful that it’s not the top.
The present, tailored from the comedian e book by Gerard Manner and Gabriel Bá, concluded with a remaining, but considerably hopeful, post-credits scene. Regardless that that’s the finish of this story advised over the previous 5 years, Blackman advised The Hollywood Reporter there’s scope for extra tales with different characters.
The Umbrella Academy holds potential for spin-off tales
”It’s actually as much as Netflix on the finish of the day — and we’ve talked about it and it’s plenty of variables in play — however I feel there’s an awesome story in younger Hazel [Cameron Britton] and Cha-Cha [Blige] down the highway. There’s clearly the Fee. I feel there’s fantastic tales additionally with another secondary characters,” Blackman mentioned. ”Then what’s fantastic about our world is we might crossover with our predominant characters anytime we need to as a result of in an exquisite time-traveling world, you may find yourself with anybody anytime you need.”
However as a lot as Blackman sees potential on this, he admits it’s out of his fingers.
”There are concepts, there’s issues I’ve talked about, and if Netflix decides down the highway, I’d like to do it. However in the end, Netflix will make that call. I hope this isn’t the top of Umbrella Academy. I hope there’s one other iteration someplace down the highway.”
The plan had at all times been to conclude The Umbrella Academy with Season 4. It’s an more and more uncommon feat for a Netflix present to exit by itself phrases. Followers will little doubt hope that its success does result in one thing new in that world on Netflix.
The present follows a dysfunctional household of adopted siblings with extraordinary talents. In Season 4, set six years after the earlier season, the siblings confronted a dramatic shift as they discovered themselves in a brand new actuality with out their superpowers. This altered timeline presents unprecedented challenges because the household confronts new adversaries decided to wipe them out.