Elliot Page Lands Groundbreaking Role in Highly Anticipated Film
Elliot Page lands first major movie role since Umbrella Academy's final season Exciting plot details for the upcoming film have been unveiled
Canadian actor Elliot Page is set to make his first on-screen appearance in a major motion picture since coming out as a transgender man in 2020. Page, known for his roles in X-Men and Juno, has only appeared in The Umbrella Academy season 3 since his announcement. However, he will now star in Close to You, an indie drama from director Dominic Savage, which explores themes of love, family, and identity. Page plays the role of Sam, who is forced to confront long-suppressed memories after a chance encounter with an old friend, played by Hillary Baack. The film has recently wrapped production in Canada.
Working with Elliot Page on this extraordinary film about love, identity, and family has been an unforgettable experience. I'm immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, as well as the talented cast and crew who contributed to its creation. I can't wait for audiences to see it.
What Elliot Page Has Done Recently
Page currently stars in the popular Netflix series The Umbrella Academy as Viktor Hargreeves, a character who underwent a significant transformation in season 3. Originally identified as female, Vanya emerged as a transgender man named Viktor who uses he/him pronouns. This storyline was inspired by Page's own journey of transitioning, and has been met with overwhelming support from both critics and viewers alike. With season 4 already wrapped, fans are eagerly anticipating what's to come for the beloved character.
In addition to his work on The Umbrella Academy, Page has also lent his voice to several animated projects, such as ARK: The Animated Series and Naya Legend of the Golden Dolphin. However, it's his upcoming memoir, Pageboy, that has been generating buzz in recent months. In the book, Page candidly discusses his experiences as a trans actor in Hollywood, including facing a homophobic threat from an unnamed co-star on The Umbrella Academy, feeling like an outsider while filming Inception, and working in an unsafe environment on the set of Flatliners in 2017.
Source: Variety
