Umbrella Academy's Elliot Page reveals powerful new project

"A joyful experience that I will never forget."

By George Lewis

6 Dec 2022

The Umbrella Academy star Elliot Page has revealed a powerful new project.

The actor, who plays Viktor Hargreeves in Netflix’s superhero series, has unveiled Pageboy: A Memoir, a book which will explore his career leading up to his coming out as transgender in 2020.

Announcing the book via his Instagram account, Page wrote a heartfelt message which referenced his journey up to this point: “Writing a book has come up a few times over the years, but it never felt right and quite frankly, it didn’t feel possible. I could barely sit still, let alone focus long enough to complete such a task. At last, I can be with myself, in this body.

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“So, I’ve written a book about my story. It's out next June, and I'm so excited to share its cover with you now. At many points in my life, it felt unbearable to be in front of a camera, but making this cover with acclaimed photographer Catherine Opie was a joyful experience that I will never forget.”

Continuing further, Page noted the growing struggle facing the transgender community, writing: “Trans people are facing increasing attacks, from physical violence to the banning of healthcare, and our humanity is regularly "debated" in the media.

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“The act of writing, reading, and sharing the multitude of our experiences is an important step in standing up to those who wish to silence and harm us. Books have helped me, saved me even, so I hope this can help someone feel less alone, feel seen, no matter who they are or what path they are on,” he concluded.

The memoir, which will be released on June 6, 2023, is described as a story of a “life pushed to the brink”, with its core message being to “untangle ourselves from the expectations of others” in a display of “defiance, strength and joy”.

Pageboy: A Memoir will be released on June 6, 2023. The Umbrella Academy seasons 1-3 are now streaming on Netflix. Season 4 has been confirmed.