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Netflix Orders ‘The Umbrella Academy’

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  1. Melody Bot Jul 11, 2017
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    Deadline is reporting that Gerard Way’s The Umbrella Academy has been picked up by Netflix:


    Netflix has given a 10-episode order to The Umbrella Academy, a live-action series based on the popular graphic novels by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) and illustrated by Gabriel Bá. […] “I am thrilled that The Umbrella Academy has found a home at Netflix,” Way said. “I couldn’t think of a better place for the vision Gabriel Bá and myself had when creating the comic and cannot wait for people to experience that world as a live-action show.”
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  2. AlwaysEvolving21 Jul 11, 2017
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    This is awesome. I know nothing about the storyline, but awesome for him. I'll have to check it out.
     
  3. Ryan Jul 11, 2017
    Ryan

    Might be Spider-Man...

    He seems like a cool guy, he was on one of Kevin Smiths podcasts and was talking about My Chem, comics, and just life in general, he really seems like a normal guy who just became famous.
     
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  4. failinginplace Jul 11, 2017
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    im so stoked for this. i have a friend at netflix and i'm gonna abuse him until i get swag for this haha
     
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  6. tomtom94 Jul 12, 2017
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    Was expecting animated, but Netflix have been good with this stuff in the past. Good for Gerard.
     
  7. FrankieThe4th Jul 12, 2017
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    things have never been stranger Prestigious

    There are only two volumes, and both are fantastic, so if you haven't checked Umbrella Academy yet, go for it!
     
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  8. Larry David Jul 12, 2017
    Larry David

    I'll see you again in 25 years Prestigious

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  9. SpyKi Jul 12, 2017
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    You must fix your heart Supporter

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  10. paythetab Jul 12, 2017
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    This is HUGE news for Gerard Way, and comic fans alike! Can't wait to see this take shape in live-action, and hopefully it will do really well under the Netflix-umbrella of TV consumption. Bring on 2018!!!!
     
  11. thebencarter Jul 12, 2017
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    This could be awesome - Netflix is doing great with investing in Anime/Cartoons. Castlevania was dope
     
  12. FrankieThe4th Jul 12, 2017
    FrankieThe4th

    things have never been stranger Prestigious

    This is a live action adaptation.
     
  13. thebencarter Jul 12, 2017
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  15. younglikeme Jul 12, 2017
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    REALLY stoked for this. After what an awesome job FX did with something like Legion, I think Netflix could absolutely hit this out of the park.
     
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  16. xapplexpiex Jul 12, 2017
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    Totally agreed. I'm actually reading book one right now and it's bonkers. They'd have to have a big budget to make it live-action.
     
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  17. SpyKi Jul 12, 2017
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    You must fix your heart Supporter

    Yeah that's the only slight concern I have. It's not going to be easy to make.
     
  18. DeRRek Jul 13, 2017
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    This is great. When I saw this post I was expecting it to say that it would be animated. Surprised it's going to be live action. Excited for this though. I finished book 2 a few months ago. Loved it.