What we know about season 3 of Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy,' so far

• Netflix renewed "The Umbrella Academy" for a third season in November 2020. 
• The upcoming season will introduce the Sparrow Academy, which was teased at the end of season two. 
• Season three premieres on June 22, 2022.

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There's plenty to look forward to when Netflix's hit show "The Umbrella Academy" returns for a third season. 

The series, based on a comic-book series from My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way and illustrator Gabriel Bá, debuted in 2019 on the streaming service and returned for a second installment the following year.

"The Umbrella Academy" got renewed for a third season in November 2020. 

Here's what we know about season three of "The Umbrella Academy," so far.

Elliot Page's character, Vanya Hargreeves, will be referred to as Viktor in the new season

Page, who came out as transgender in December 2020, announced the character change on Twitter in March 2022. 

The actor posted the above photo from season three on Twitter with the caption: "Meet Viktor Hargreeves."

According to The Wrap, Page's character will come out as trans in season three and use he/him/his pronouns.

The Umbrella Academy will feud with the Sparrow Academy 

"Smart, stylish, and about as warm as a sea of icebergs, the Sparrows immediately clash with the Umbrellas in a violent face-off that turns out to be the least of everyone's concerns," the official description for season three reads. "Navigating challenges, losses, and surprises of their own – and dealing with an unidentified destructive entity wreaking havoc in the universe (something they may have caused) — now all they need to do is convince dad's new and possibly better family to help them put right what their arrival made wrong."

The actors who will be portraying the Sparrow Academy members have already been revealed

At the end of season two, the Hargreeves were able to escape the '60s and travel to April 2, 2019, the day after the season one apocalypse.

They ended up in the Umbrella Academy mansion, except it was now called the Sparrow Academy. And their father, Reginald Hargreeves, was now alive, suggesting that perhaps an alternate timeline was created – or perhaps there might be some other explanation for the strange turn of events.  

The Hargreeves also came face-to-face with the Sparrow Academy kids, led by a ruder version of Ben Hargreeves (Justin H. Min). There was also a mysterious floating green cube. 

Showrunner Steve Blackman already shared the cover of the script for the season three premiere episode, which is titled "Meet the Family."

In January 2021, the other actors joining Min as part of the Sparrow Academy were revealed, along with their characters' rankings in the elite group. 

"Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey" actor Justin Cornwell will play Sparrow No. 1 named Marcus. He's described as a "natural leader that oozes confidence." Marcus is also "charming, chiseled, colossus," and "keeps the family together."

Min will play a version of Ben who's much different from the sweet and caring one fans got to know on seasons one and two of "The Umbrella Academy." He's ranked No. 2 and described as "vicious, pragmatic, and hyper-vigilant." Ben is also a "scheming tactician wrapped in a pretty boy body" and "determined to gain his status as a leader."

Britne Oldford, who has appeared on shows like "The Flash" and "American Horror Story," will play Sparrow No. 3 named Fei. She "sees the world in a special way" and is "typically the smartest person in the room." Fei is also determined and "won't stop until the job is done."

"Degrassi" alum and Broadway star Jake Epstein will portray No. 4, Alphonso. He has visible scars "from years of crime-fighting" and is "armed with a caustic and biting sense of humor." Alphonso also "enjoys verbal berating his enemies, pizza, and a six-pack."

"Big Hero 6: The Series" actor Genesis Rodriguez will star as Sparrow No. 5 named Sloane, who's "a romantic and a dreamer." Sloane seeks freedom and is "eager to see the world and experience a life beyond her upbringing." Additionally, she "feels tied down to her family, despite lofty plans of her own."

Sparrow No. 6 named Jayme will be played by Cazzie David, a writer and daughter of Larry David. Jayme is described as "a loner hidden under a hoodie." She's also not a character to be messed with, because she's "smart and sharp as a knife" and "has a fear-inducing snarl you'll want to avoid at all costs" 

Rounding out the Sparrow Academy is the "existential dread-inducing psykronium cube," who's named Christopher. It's unclear where the telekinetic cube came from, but it has the power to "turn the room freezing cold and induce paralyzing fear." The cube is also described as "trustworthy, loyal, and treated as just another sibling."

'Euphoria' star Javon Walton is set to appear in season 3 in a mystery role

"'Euphoria' has led me to other big opportunities, which I've been super thankful for," Walton, who plays a drug dealer named Ashtray on the HBO series, told Complex in January 2022.

"I have some other projects coming up soon and I'm super excited about that," he continued. "I'm on 'Umbrella Academy' for their new season, season three."

In a 2022 interview with Entertainment Weekly published in March, Walton described his "Umbrella Academy" character as "really lovable."

Season 3 premieres on June 22, 2022

Filming began in February 2021 and wrapped in August of that year.

Netflix released a black-and-white teaser video in October 2021, confirming that the show will return in 2022.

—Umbrella Academy (@UmbrellaAcad) October 1, 2021

Another teaser showing the Umbrella Academy preparing to face off against the Sparrow Academy was released in March 2022, along with the season-three premiere date. You can watch the trailer below.