Mary J Blige to play time-travelling hitwoman in Gerard Way’s Netflix showMusicNewsMary J Blige to play time-travelling hitwoman in Gerard Way’s Netflix showSure, why notShareLink copied ✔️February 13, 2018MusicNewsText Selim Bulut Mary J Blige is heading to television – the musician and actress will be co-starring in The Umbrella Academy, an upcoming Netflix series based on the graphic novels by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way. The Hollywood Reporter report that Blige will be co-starring in the Jeremy Slater-penned adaptation of Way’s crtically-acclaimed comic series, which ran from 2007 and until 2013. The Umbrella Academy will tell the story of a dysfunctional family of superheroes who work together to solve the mystery of their father’s death. Blige is set to play Cha-Cha, a sadistic hitwoman who travels through time to kill her targets. It will be her second collaboration with Netflix, as Mudbound was distributed by the streaming giant. Blige has been nominated for both best supporting actress in the film, but has also been nominated for best original song with “Wild River”. Revisit our interview with Mary J Blige about Mudbound and her move into acting. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 30,000+ creatives from around the world.TrendingOctober 2026 Horoscopes: Expect a text from your ex!This month, with Venus in retrograde, look out for old lovers, old friends, old desires, and old grievances come back into circulationBeautyArt & PhotographyClaim your exclusive tickets for Salman Toor at the Courtauld GallerySalomonFashionJISOO conquers the elements in Salomon's winter campaignLife & CultureTear the frat houses downFashionWhy is fashion so obsessed with sex right now?BeautyDiamond polish and 18-karat ornaments: Jewellery is taking over nail artFashionDries Van Noten SS27 took us on a date to the fake moviesMusic‘Playuncle Farti’: The secretive world of Spotify burner accountsFashionJT manifested her front row seat at Schiaparelli SS27Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy