While Epstein is new to the series, his face may be familiar.
Anyone who watched “Degrassi: Next Generation” will remember him as Craig Manning.
Luckily, he could share his enthusiasm for superheroes as well as the upcoming role with his family.

Epstein recalls when he first found out that he got the part of Alphonso.
“I immediately called my two little cousins who are obsessed with comics …
It was just a whole [lot] of excitement.”

“That made it easier.”
Epstein was especially delighted to work with one of the leads,Elliot Page, who plays Vanya Hargreeves.
“That was a huge highlight for me.”

“The Umbrella Academy” starring Jake Epstein is airing onNetflixin 2022.