How The Umbrella Academy pulled off that amazing simultaneous dance sequence

I think we’re alone now… but are we?

Halfway through the first episode of The Umbrella Academy, five of the seven Hargreeves siblings — Luther (Tom Hopper), Diego (David Casta?eda), Allison (Emmy Raver-Lampman), Klaus (Robert Sheehan), and Vanya (Ellen Page) — all find themselves reunited in their childhood home for the first time in years. They’ve been brought back together by the only event that possibly could, the death of their adoptive father, Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore). But after scattering their father’s ashes and bringing up various old grievances, they all find themselves back in their old rooms: reunited, yet still alone.

And then the music kicks in. Music is a big part of The Umbrella Academy, dating back to its origins as a comic written by former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way (and illustrated by Gabriel Bá). There is even more music in the show itself, ranging from the casting of singer Mary J. Blige to the eccentric soundtracks for fight scenes. In this moment, it’s Tiffany’s cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” that starts playing over the house speakers, inspiring each sibling to start jamming out without realizing the others are doing the same thing.

Blackman explains the camera angles and special effects that created the dollhouse shot.

Season 1 of The Umbrella Academy is streaming on Netflix now.

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