'The Umbrella Academy' star Aidan Gallagher talks comic books and his character in Netflix's superhero series

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with MEAWW, 'The Umbrella Academy' star talks about his love for comics and the complexities of his character, Number Five, in the show
UPDATED FEB 21, 2019

Even though 'The Umbrella Academy' boasts an all-star cast, with big names like Ellen Page and Tom Hopper, Aidan Gallagher's role as Number Five is what really brings the show together. With his unparalleled skills in hand-to-hand combat, along with his ability to time-travel, 15-year-old Aidan's take on the time-traveling quinquagenarian is really something to look out for!

Despite his busy schedule (acting apart, Aidan made history last year by becoming the youngest United Nations Ambassador of all time after five years of working as an Ambassador to numerous environmental organizations), Aidan was kind enough to spare some time to speak to MEA WorldWide about his role on the show together with what inspires him, and just why he loves playing the role of the assassin.

RELATED TOPICS THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY NETFLIX NEWS

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

As Lucy and The Ghoul finally reach the New Vegas Strip, it appears to be a shadow of its former self
12 hours ago
'Chicago Fire' returns with the eighth episode of season 14, titled 'A Man Possessed', on Wednesday, January 7, at 9 pm ET
14 hours ago
‘Stranger Things’ Snyder Cut rumor reflects fan disappointment rather than missing footage, with cast members shutting down the theory
15 hours ago
The new promo teases developments in the relationship between Kaitlin Olson's Morgan Gillory and Daniel Sunjata's Adam Karadec
15 hours ago
Following the midseason cliffhanger, Morgan's quest for answers leads her to a man who may crack the art theft case
16 hours ago
Secrets are closing in on 'High Potential' as a missing masterpiece and a watchful stranger push the show's mysteries into darker territory
17 hours ago
Released on Tuesday, January 6, the three-part docuseries re-examines the chilling case of Andrea Yates, who drowned her five young children
19 hours ago
Carrie Bradshaw enamoured by the Eiffel Tower was mirrored by Lily Collin's character in season 5
1 day ago
Among the finale's soundtrack, one song stood out, with the Duffer Brothers admitting it was a miracle they managed to secure the rights
1 day ago