11 things you probably didn't know about season 2 of Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy'

Olivia SinghAug 13, 2020, 03:32 IST

Robert Sheehan, Justin H. Min, Aidan Gallagher, Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, and Emmy Raver-Lampman on season two of "The Umbrella Academy."Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix

Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for season two of Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy."
The hit show returned with new episodes on July 31, showing the Hargreeves siblings once again trying to prevent the end of the world.
There are some things fans might not know about the making of season two of the show.
For example, there are 43 sparrows hidden throughout the season and Tom Hopper (Luther Hargreeves) ate 23 steaks over the course of filming one scene from episode three.

Season two of "The Umbrella Academy," based on the Dark Horse comics by writer Gerard Way and illustrator Gabriel Bá, hit Netflix on July 31.

This time around, the Hargreeves siblings — Luther (Tom Hopper), Diego (David Castañeda), Allison (Emmy Raver-Lampman), Klaus (Robert Sheehan), Number Five (Aidan Gallagher), Ben (Justin H. Min), and Vanya (Ellen Page) — once again tried to stop the end of the world.

There are some things that fans might not know about the making of the hit series though.

For example, filming in Canada presented showrunner Steve Blackman and the crew with logistical issues and one cast member ate 23 steaks while shooting a specific scene.

Keep reading to learn more about season two of "The Umbrella Academy."

There are 43 sparrows hidden within scenes on season two.

Kate Walsh on season two, episode three of "The Umbrella Academy." Netflix

The cast couldn't stop laughing while filming the elevator scene, and you can see Castañeda trying (and failing) to stay in character in the final cut.

Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, David Castañeda, and Ellen Page on season two, episode six of "The Umbrella Academy." Netflix

The snow in the finale wasn't intentional. It was the result of the changing climate in Canada, so they wrote it into the script as a byproduct of Harlan's new powers.

Ellen Page and the stars of "The Umbrella Academy" on season two, episode 10. Netflix

Raver-Lampman, Sheehan, and Page rehearsed a choreographed dance for their characters' parlor scene during episode five, but it ultimately got scrapped.

Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, and Ellen Page on season two, episode five of "The Umbrella Academy." Netflix

The cornfield in episodes three and four was grown specifically for the show.

Ellen Page on season two, episode four of "The Umbrella Academy." Netflix

They tried to get the rights to use Miley Cyrus' cover of Dolly Parton's hit song "Jolene," but it was "really complicated."

A cover from Miley Cyrus could have ended up on season two of "The Umbrella Academy." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Hopper pulled his hamstring while running in the snow for the finale.

Robert Sheehan, Tom Hopper, and Emmy Raver-Lampman on season two, episode 10 of "The Umbrella Academy." Netflix

Castañeda wore a wig for season two.

David Castañeda on season two, episode six of "The Umbrella Academy." Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix

Almost everything in the WWIII opening sequence was made using VFX.

Robert Sheehan, Justin H. Min, Aidan Gallagher, Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, and Emmy Raver-Lampman in a behind-the-scenes photo from season two, episode one of "The Umbrella Academy. Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix

Sheehan would follow Min around the set and mimic his words and mannerisms to better portray Ben's possession of Klaus' body.

Justin H. Min and Robert Sheehan on season two, episode six of "The Umbrella Academy." Netflix

Hopper ate 23 steaks over the course of filming one scene from episode three.

Tom Hopper on season two, episode three of "The Umbrella Academy." Netflix

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