The Umbrella Academy star confirms long-running mystery will be answered in season 4

The Umbrella Academy star confirms long-running mystery will be answered in season 4

As a longtime admirer of the quirky and captivating world of The Umbrella Academy, I must say that the anticipation for season 4 is palpable, especially with the tantalizing tease about the mysterious Ben’s backstory unfolding. Having followed the series since its inception, I’ve grown quite fond of this unique cast of characters and their complexities, with Ben being no exception.


As The Umbrella Academy prepares for its fourth season premiere, a cast member hints that fans will finally uncover secrets surrounding the enigmatic Ben, the most elusive of the Hargreeves siblings.

Through the portrayal of Justin H Min, the character has earned a devoted following, yet there remain significant voids in his background story.

He stated that we’d meet him following the loss of their powers. It seems like Ben is struggling to find his place. Given that he’s now the sole surviving member of the Sparrow Academy, it’s unclear whether he feels more at home with the Umbrellas or if he’s more of a solitary figure in his own right.

“His journey during the season is quite extraordinary. I believe some mysteries surrounding Ben that fans have pondered for a while will eventually be clarified.”

The Umbrella Academy star confirms long-running mystery will be answered in season 4

To summarize, Min notes that Ben alone remains alive among the members of the Sparrow Academy, an intriguing group first presented in a suspenseful plot turn towards the end of season 2. By the events of season 3, most of its members had met their demise.

Kicking off with season 3, it’s evident that our beloved character Ben has undergone a transformation – paving the way for unpredictable events ahead.

Regarding his initial response upon viewing the Season 4 script and Ben’s expanded role, Min expressed: “It was truly thrilling! In fact, I got a heads-up from Steve [Blackman, showrunner] before he fully drafted the Season 4 scripts. So, I had some idea about it beforehand.”

“But it was incredibly exciting to sort of read it as they came out. And it’s been such a joy to sort of play different shades of Ben throughout the four seasons. So it’s a great way to end things off with him.”

Season 4 will be the final outing for the Hargreeves siblings, with showrunner Blackman also admitting he was in tears writing the final script.

“Recalling when I penned the final scene for that script, the grand finale, a sense of ‘I won’t be writing these characters anymore’ washed over me. My eyes brimmed with tears.”

The Umbrella Academy seasons 1-3 are streaming now on Netflix.

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2024-08-07 21:33