Elliot Page Credits This Iconic Queer Film With Helping Him Come Out

Elliot Page discusses filming ‘Umbrella Academy’ after coming out as trans

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Last month, the cast and crew of Netflix‘s The Umbrella Academy reunited to begin filming season 3. For the new episodes, Elliot Page is back with the Hargreeves clan as Vanya.

Now, Page has opened up about how filming for The Umbrella Academy has changed since publicly coming out as transgender and non-binary last year.

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This month, Page has made history as the first openly transgender man to ever appear on the cover of Time magazine. In the new interview, Page talks about his transition and childhood memories of feeling uncomfortable in his body. As well, Page opens up about returning to the set of The Umbrella Academy.

When Page first learned about the character of Vanya, he instantly identified with her because of how detached she was from the rest of the world.

“I related to how much Vanya was closed off,” Page tells Time.

In just two seasons, viewers have already seen major growth in Vanya. After her suppressed powers took over and ultimately caused the apocalypse in season 1, Vanya manages to find her voice and control her powers in season 2. As a result, Vanya transforms from a character crushed by self-loathing into someone with more self-confidence than ever before.

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Similarly, Page’s The Umbrella Academy co-workers have seen a big change in the actor since filming for season 3 began.

“It seems there’s a tremendous weight off his shoulders, a feeling of comfort,” showrunner Steve Blackman tells Time. “There’s a lightness, a lot more smiling.”

Page further tells Time that returning to the set of The Umbrella Academy has been validating. However, it’s also sometimes awkward as his co-workers adapt to his pronouns.

“It’s going to be an adjustment,” Page says on people addressing him with the wrong pronouns.

Elsewhere in the interview, Page talks about the struggles he faced after the success of Juno.

The film, which earned him BAFTA, Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, sent Page into a whole new caliber of fame. As a result, Page felt pressure to act and look a certain way in Hollywood.

Eventually, Page began suffering from depression, anxiety and panic attacks as he dealt with society’s expectations to appear feminine.

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“[I didn’t know] how to explain to people that even though [I was] an actor, just putting on a T-shirt cut for a woman would make me so unwell,” Page says.

Now, since coming out as transgender and non-binary, Page has received numerous job offers for transgender-related projects. From directing to acting and producing, Page’s team has seen an increase in these offers since Page publicly came out in December. Ultimately, Page’s comfortability with his body has made him look forward to acting more than ever before.

“I’m really excited to act, now that I’m fully who I am, in this body,” Page says. “No matter the challenges and difficult moments of this, nothing amounts to getting to feel how I feel now.”

Page’s full interview with Time is available here and the cover can be seen below.

“I’m fully who I am.” Actor Elliot Page and the fight for trans equality https://t.co/ozlpoqa2sb pic..com/OAKogfmoRx

— TIME (@TIME) March 16, 2021

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Back in 2014, Page publicly came out as gay at Time To Thrive, a conference that promotes the welfare of LGBTQIA+ youth.

“I’m here today because I am gay,” Page said during Time To Thrive. “And because maybe I can make a difference, to help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility.”

Since then, Page has heavily advocated for the LGBTQIA+ community over the years. Just last year, Page called out the Trump administration and the politicization of gay rights in America.

“It’s not a debate, whether Donald Trump is racist or not,” he told the Guardian. “Gay marriage is not a debate. And the media needs to stop claiming it is.”

Then, on Dec. 1, Page publicly came out as transgender and non-binary. In a detailed social media post, the actor thanked everyone for their support and the warmth he’s received from the LGBTQIA+ community.

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“I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey,” Page said on social media. “I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.

I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community. Thank you for your courage, your generosity and ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place.

I will offer whatever support I can and continue to strive for a more loving and equal society.”

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— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) December 1, 2020

The post received love from Netflix and The Umbrella Academy onwhich reassured fans that Page would return as Vanya in season 3.

“So proud of our superhero! WE LOVE YOU ELLIOT,” The Umbrella Academy‘s tweet said.

Источник: https://www.altpress.com/news/elliot-page-filming-umbrella-academy-coming-out-trans-non-binary/

Elliot Page — IMDb

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 44 wins & 74 nominations. See more awards »

 Robodog(post-production)
Izzy 2022Naya Legend of the Golden Dolphin(post-production)
Dusky (voice)

 2017Коматозники
Courtney

 2017Третья волна зомби
Abbie

 2017Мои дни с Мёрси
Lucy

 2016Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming
Kelly (voice)

 2016Жизнь кабачка
Rosy (English version, voice)

 2016Таллула
Tallulah

 2015Все, что у меня есть
Stacie Andree

 2015В лесу
Nell

 2015Sleater-Kinney: No Cities to Love(Music Video short)
Elliot Page

 2014Крошечные детективы(Short)
Detective Ellen

 2014Люди Икс: Дни минувшего будущего
Kitty Pryde

 2013За гранью: Две души(Video Game)
Jodie Holmes (voice)

 2013Где-то там…(TV Series)
Amber- Ace's Wild(2013)… Amber (voice)

 2013Группировка «Восток»
Izzy

 2013Трогательное чувство
Jenny

 2012Римские приключения
Monica

 2011Tilda(TV Movie)
Carolyn

 2010/IСупер
Libby

 2010Начало
Ariadne

 2010Whip It: Deleted Scene(Short)
Bliss Cavendar

 2010Пикок
Maggie

 2009Катись!
Bliss Cavendar

 2008Умники
Vanessa Wetherhold

 2007Каменный ангел
Arlene

 2007Джуно
Juno MacGuff

 2007Кусочки Трэйси
Tracey Berkowitz

 2007Американское преступление
Sylvia ns

 2006Люди Икс: Последняя битва
Kitty Pryde / Shadowcat

 2005Лицом к лицу
Sherry

 2005Леденец
Hayley Stark

 2004Mrs. Ashboro's Cat(TV Movie)
Natalie Merritt

 2004Вилби Великолепный
Emily Anderson

 2003Love That Boy
Suzanna

 2003Going for Broke(TV Movie)
Jennifer Bancroft

 2003Гарвардский бомж(TV Movie)
Young Lisa

 2003Touch & Go
Trish

 2002I Downloaded a Ghost(TV Movie)
Stella Blackstone

 2002The Wet Season(Short)
Jocelyn

 2002Мост Марион
Joanie

 2002Rideau Hall(TV Series)
Helene- Pilot(2002)… Helene

 1997Pit Pony(TV Movie)
Maggie MacLean

 2019There's Something in the Water(Documentary)

 2013За гранью: Две души(Video Game) (performer: «Lost Cause»)

 2010/IСупер(performer: «Moonlight on the Prairie (Libby's Hum)»)

 2007Джуно(performer: «Doll Parts» (1991), «Anyone Else But You» (2001) (uncredited))

 2019There's Something in the Water(Documentary)

 2021TUDUM: A Netflix Global Fan Event(TV Special)
Self — Host

 2021In America: A Lexicon of Fashion(Video)
Self

 2021The Oprah Conversation(TV Series)
Self- Elliot Page(2021)… Self

 2020The Year: 2020(TV Special)
Self

 2019There's Something in the Water(Documentary)
Self

 2019EE British Academy Film Awards(TV Special)
Self — Presenter

 2017/III This World(Documentary short)
Self

 2015Extra(TV Series)
Self- Episode #22.25(2015)… Self

 2015Mutant vs. Machine: The Making of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'(Video documentary)
Self

 2015X-Men: Unguarded(Video short)
Self

 2015Pop Culture Underground(TV Series)
Self- Video Games(2015)… Self

 2015Women Who Act(Documentary)
Self

 20142014 MTV Movie Awards(TV Special)
Self — Cameo #45 / Presenter

 2013Stroumboulopoulos(TV Series)
Self- Episode #1.3(2013)… Self  2013Reel Junkie(TV Series)
Self- The East(2013)… Self

 2013The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards(TV Special)
Self — Presenter

 2013Con Amore: A Passion for Rome (The Making of To Rome with Love)(Documentary short)
Monica

 2011Na Nai'a: Legend of the Dolphins(Documentary)
Narrator (voice)

 2011A Look Behind the Scenes: Super(Short)
Self

 2010Janela Indiscreta(TV Series)
Self- Episode #1.22(2010)… Self 2010Mark at the Movies(TV Series)
Self- Episode #1.41(2010)… Self

 20102012: Время перемен(Documentary)
Self

 2009Исчезновение пчел(Documentary)
Narrator

 2009The 2009 Independent Spirit Awards(TV Special)
Self

 20082008 MTV Movie Awards(TV Special)
Self — winner

 200880-я церемония вручения премии 'Оскар'(TV Special)
Self — Nominee

 2008Oscar's Red Carpet 2008 with Regis Philbin(TV Special)
Self

 20082008 Film Independent's Spirit Awards(TV Special)
Self — Presenter & Winner

 200814th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(TV Special)
Self — nominee

 200813th Annual Critics' Choice Awards(TV Special)
Self

 200813th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Red Carpet Premiere(TV Special)
Self

 2007The 17th Annual Gotham Awards(TV Special)
Self

 2006X-Men Up Close(Video short)
Self

 2006The Making of 'X Men: The Last Stand' Blogs(Video short)
Self

 2006The Making of 'X Men: The Last Stand' Vignettes(Video documentary short)
Self

 2006X-Men: Evolution of a Trilogy(Video documentary short)
Self

 2006X Men: The Last Stand — Production Diaries(Video documentary short)
Self

 2006Controversial Confection: The Soul of 'Hard Candy'(Video documentary short)
Self

 2006Creating 'Hard Candy'(Video documentary)
Self

 2003Cartaz Cultural(TV Series)
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