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The Umbrella Academy has fast become one of the most popular Originals to date. With a fantastic group of charismatic actors and a great story to boot it’s not hard to see why so many subscribers have fallen for the show. Now the future of the show has potentially been thrown into doubt thanks to a tweet from one of the core cast.
The tweet in question belonged to actor Aidan Gallagher (also known as #5). Taking to Twitter to express his thanks for the role of #5 his questionable tweet left many fans scratching their heads:
Thank you for the role of a lifetime! I will always look back and say wow that was the coolest role I ever played! #Netflix #UCP #darkhorse #gerardway #gabrielba pic.twitter.com/9LoWBTC6Uy
— Aidan Gallagher (@AidanRGallagher) March 23, 2019
The tweet left fans in a state of disarray, worried both for the future of the show and whether or not Aidan would be returning to the role.
It’s not the first tweet that put the show’s future in doubt either. On February 28th, he tweeted this:
While I have no doubts because I've been to the future (it sucks by the way) — no word from Netflix on a 2nd season has been given to anyone yet. When it comes they will make it loud and headline clear to all. https://t.co/sNXD0Ydpdi
— Aidan Gallagher (@AidanRGallagher) February 28, 2019
There are multiple reasons why Aidan may have tweeted and could be simply poor wording. If this is Aidan Gallagher expressing his goodbyes then the role of #5 would simply need recasting. That’s not to say Gallagher wouldn’t be missed as he has been perfect in the role, second only to Robert Sheehan as Klaus.
Alternatively, the show has been canceled and Gallagher has accidentally let that slip, to which we highly doubt because of a later tweet. Some have said the young actor may be leaving to pursue a career in music. Gallagher released his first single ‘Blue Neon‘ on the 22nd of March and has already amassed a loyal fan following.
Excited to announce my single “Blue Neon – Club Version” is releasing March 22!
Check out my Youtube page to see the video (link in bio) and music news is at https://t.co/1YHDaCMxaR pic.twitter.com/aRBV57vAID— Aidan Gallagher (@AidanRGallagher) March 1, 2019
Lastly, Gallagher may just be bad at saying thank you and this is a complete misunderstanding!
On March 26th, Aidan put out another Tweet asking fans to retweet if they want to see a second season of The Umbrella Academy.
https://t.co/ur6glp3bai#UmbrellaAcademy#netflix
"The Umbrella Academy" continues to dominate among viewers!
Every week, Parrot Analytics provides Business Insider with a list of the seven most "in-demand" TV shows on streaming services.Retweet to show you want a 2nd Season!
— Aidan Gallagher (@AidanRGallagher) March 26, 2019
Hasn’t The Umbrella Academy been renewed already?
At the time of writing The Umbrella Academy renewal is still yet to be confirmed. Numerous media sources have reported the cast members confirming that they do not know the future of the show. Considering how popular the Original title has become with audiences across the globe we are fully expecting news of renewal very soon. For more information on the second season check out our ongoing The Umbrella Academy season 2 preview.
On the wiki page for all the Original programs on Netflix, The Umbrella Academy is currently sitting at renewed. Sadly this is not the case as no evidence was provided by whoever updated the page.
What are your thoughts on the status of The Umbrella Academy? Let us know in the comments below!
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