#trinity school

Megan Hilty ( Prospera, Orobas' wife and the younger sister of Earl Furfur of Gluttony Ring ): My husband Brian Gallagher and I have two kids - Viola ( now turning 12 ) and Ronan ( now turning 9 ), and they are part of the Trinity School drama club with Clara Jordan ( daughter of Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer ), and Winifred and Wilder Pinkham ( kids of Bryce Pinkham and Scarlett Strallen ). Ashley ( voice of Lilith ), Scarlett ( voice of Emilia ) and I were part of the Trinity School PTA Moms group, and we often coordinate with each other in event plannings and such.

Brian: So the Trinity School drama club kids have 2 sub groups - elementary ( with Clara, Winifred, Wilder and Ronan ), and middle school/high school ( with Viola ) in there. The drama club kids voice Paimon’s younger grandkids and Angel Dust's dance class students, and those recording sessions are in the NYC Hellaverse lofts

Jeremy Jordan: We coordinated with the drama club teachers and they agreed to terms as long as the students record for more family friendly scenes and no swearing for them. Fair arrangements. My daughter Clara is seven and she's also a muse for kid Charlie.

Ashley: The kids are brilliant and talented, but they can be absolute menaces ( we meant in a loving way ). They are professional gossips already and Clara is a megaphone like her dad ( bless ).

One time, the Pinkham kids, the Gallagher kids and Clara were just passing by a quieter corner....and they witnessed Christian Borle and his wife Skye Mattox making out. The younger kids ( Winifred is 8 and Wilder is 6 ) GASPED as Viola dragged the younger ones away as she tries hard not to laugh.

James Monroe Iglehart: Oh my god, Viola is really her mom's daughter. She already has a clip recorded on her phone to send to her middle school friends. Clara on the other hand, decided to announce it to EVERYBODY. She marched in and hollered, ' MR AND MRS BORLE WERE DOING THE KISSING! WITH SALIVA! IT IS VERY LONG! AND MR BORLE'S HANDS WERE VERY NAUGHTY! '

Dawn Phelps, JMI's stage manager: Cue ALL the younger drama kids there going, ' EWWWWWWW! UNSANITARY KISSING! ' while Viola and her middle school friends just laugh. Christian ducked underneath a table and tried ( and failed ) to explain himself to a bunch of kids as Skye kept laughing.

Even the drama club teachers found it hilarious yet they refrained the gossip to be out of the school rehearsal sessions.

ON THE OUTING ITSELF

The fluorescent lights of the NYC Hellaverse lofts usually hummed with the sound of adult industry professionals discussing demon hierarchies, but today, they hummed with the high-pitched energy of the Trinity School Drama Club.

In a recessed alcove near the craft services table—thought to be safely obscured by a heavy velvet curtain—Christian Borle and Skye Mattox were enjoying a rare, quiet moment of "rehearsal break" affection. It was a scene straight out of a classic romance: intense, sweeping, and very much R-rated for a workplace.

Then, the curtain twitched.

Five pairs of eyes, ranging from three feet to five feet off the ground, stared into the alcove.

Viola Gallagher (12, and already possessing her mother Megan’s keen sense of timing) didn't gasp. She simply raised her iPhone with the clinical precision of a documentary filmmaker.

"Oh, gross," whispered Wilder Pinkham (6), clutching his sister Winifred’s hand. "They’re touching faces."

Winifred Pinkham (8) looked horrified. "That’s how you get the plague, Wilder."

Viola, realizing that having four elementary schoolers witness a "Naughty Hands" incident was a recipe for a PR disaster, grabbed the back of Wilder’s hoodie. "Okay, tiny humans, movement! We didn't see anything. If we talk about this, the PTA Moms will make us do extra phonics."

She successfully steered the Pinkhams and her brother Ronan toward the rehearsal room, but she made one fatal error: she forgot the Megaphone.

Clara Jordan (7) remained rooted to the spot. Her eyes were wide, her mouth slightly agape, processing the physics of what she had just seen. She watched Christian’s hand rest on Skye’s waist for one more second before she turned on her heel and bolted toward the main lounge.

"CLARA, NO!" Viola hissed, but it was too late.

Clara burst into the lounge like she was opening a Broadway show, her voice—inherited from Jeremy Jordan’s powerhouse lungs—reverberating off the industrial ceilings.

"EVERYBODY!!" Clara hollered, throwing her arms out wide.

The room went dead silent. James Monroe Iglehart froze with a bagel halfway to his mouth. Jeremy Jordan looked up from his script, a sense of impending doom washing over him. Ashley Spencer and Megan Hilty, mid-PTA-planning, turned slowly.

"MR. AND MRS. BORLE WERE DOING THE KISSING!" Clara announced, her voice hitting a high B-flat. "WITH SALIVA! IT WAS VERY LONG! LIKE A MOVIE BUT YUCKIER!"

A collective "Oooooh" rippled through the cast.

"Clara, honey," Jeremy started, reaching out a hand, but Clara was just getting started. She took a deep, dramatic breath.

"AND MR. BORLE’S HANDS WERE VERY NAUGHTY! THEY WERE ON HER SQUISHY PARTS!"

The silence was broken by a muffled thump from the hallway.

A second later, Christian Borle rounded the corner, his face the exact color of a ripe tomato. Skye followed, laughing so hard she had to lean against the doorframe for support.

"It was an... expressive greeting!" Christian stammered, looking at the circle of judging children.

"UNSANITARY!" Wilder Pinkham shouted from behind Viola’s legs. "UNSANITARY KISSING! YOU NEED HAND SANITIZER FOR YOUR MOUTH, MR. BORLE!"

"Cue the internal investigation," JMI chuckled, clapping a hand on a bright-red Christian’s shoulder. "I think the 'Kid Charlie' muse just gave you a performance review, Chris."

As Dawn Phelps began herding the laughing drama teachers back to the booths, Viola Gallagher looked down at her phone, her thumb hovering over the 'Send' button to the middle school group chat.

"Viola?" Megan Hilty warned, spotting the gleam in her daughter's eye.

"Just documenting history, Mom," Viola smirked. "For the Schiaparelli archives."

Later

The air in the NYC lofts was thick with the scent of overpriced espresso and the lingering echoes of Clara Jordan’s high-decibel whistleblowing. Christian Borle sat slumped in a folding chair, his face buried in his hands, while Skye Mattox leaned against a sound booth, still shaking with silent laughter.

The rest of the cast, sensing blood in the water, began to circle like sharks in designer streetwear.

"So," James Monroe Iglehart boomed, his voice carrying the jovial weight of a man who was about to make someone’s life very difficult. "The 'Naughty Hands' of Broadway. I didn't know we were filming a Schiaparelli-era bodice ripper in the breakroom, Chris."

"It was a private moment!" Christian muffled into his palms.

"Not according to the megaphone," Jeremy Jordan chimed in, leaning against the doorframe with a look of mock parental sternness. "Clara is a professional. She doesn't just report the news; she provides color commentary. 'Very long' and 'with saliva' were particularly vivid, man. My daughter is traumatized. I might have to bill you for her future therapy—or at least a very large Lego set."

Megan Hilty walked by, holding a clipboard and looking every bit the PTA General. She didn't even look up as she spoke. "I’ve already updated the school newsletter, Christian. The 'Unsanitary Kissing' seminar starts at three. You’re the keynote speaker."

"Et tu, Megan?" Christian groaned, looking up.

Ashley Spencer (the voice of Lilith herself) appeared next to Skye, offering a sympathetic pat that felt remarkably like a jab. "Honestly, Skye, I’m impressed. To get a 'naughty' rating from a seven-year-old? That’s some high-level chemistry. Lilith would be proud, but the PTA Moms... we have standards."

"I just want to know one thing," Scarlett Strallen added, her British lilt making the roast feel infinitely more elegant. "Is the 'saliva' part going to be a recurring motif in your performance, or was that a one-day-only special for the Trinity Drama Club?"

From the corner of the room, Viola Gallagher didn't look up from her phone, but her voice cut through the laughter. "Don't worry, Mr. Borle. The middle schoolers think you're a legend. The elementary kids think you're a biohazard. It's a balanced reputation."

"I'm going to hide under the craft services table," Christian announced, standing up with whatever dignity he had left.

"Careful," JMI hollered as Christian retreated. "Clara's still in the building, and she’s got a fresh juice box. She sees everything!"

Skye finally caught her breath, wiping a tear from her eye. "Next time, Christian, we stick to a Victorian handshake. For the children."

🧵 The "Broadway Brats" Thread

@HellaverseObserver:

Can we talk about the Trinity School kids being the unofficial HR department of the NYC lofts? Christian Borle—a literal Tony winner—was defeated by Jeremy Jordan’s daughter. "MR. BORLE’S HANDS WERE VERY NAUGHTY" is a line that will live in my head rent-free until Season 4 drops. 💀😂

@MusicalHellborn:

Replying to @HellaverseObserver:

The contrast between the two age groups is sending me.

Middle Schoolers (Viola Gallagher): Records it for the group chat like a seasoned spy.

Elementary Schoolers (Clara & The Pinkhams): Treats a kiss like a biological warfare attack. "UNSANITARY KISSING" is the new "Eww, cooties." 🧼🚫

🎤 The "Hushed Reverence" vs. "High Drama" Quotes

Fans began imagining the Hellaverse characters reacting to their voice actors' real-life offspring:

• The Vox Headcanon: "You know Vox is furious that he didn't get Clara's 'Megaphone' footage first. A seven-year-old with zero filter is the ultimate whistleblower. He’d hire her as a junior intern on the spot."

• The Angel Dust Parallel: "Since the drama kids voice Angel’s dance students, I love the idea of Angel trying to teach a routine and Clara just interrupting to announce which Sins are dating in the hallway. 'MR. ASMODEUS AND MR. FIZZAROLI WERE DOING THE SALIVA KISSING!'"

🕊️ The PTA Moms Appreciation

@LilithStan_NYC:

Can we give it up for Ashley Spencer (Lilith), Megan Hilty (Prospera), and Scarlett Strallen (Emilia)? They are running the Trinity PTA like they run the Hell Realms. I bet those event planning meetings are more organized than the Goetia retrial. 💅✨

@BorleBacker:

Replying to @LilithStan_NYC:

I just know Christian Borle sees Ashley Spencer in the hallway and immediately starts explaining his 'naughty hands' before she can even say hello. The PTA Moms hear everything.

🎭 The "Kid Charlie" Muse

@CharlieMorningstar_Daily:

The fact that Clara Jordan is the muse for Kid Charlie makes so much sense now. That "megaphone" energy? The pure, unfiltered honesty? That is 100% Princess of Hell behavior. If kid Charlie saw two people making out in a hallway, she would absolutely announce it to the entire hotel to "celebrate their love," not realizing she's ruining their lives. 🌈💖

🎬 The Final Take

@BroadwaySnark:

The Hellaverse lofts sound like a chaotic sitcom. You have Stolas’ brothers being spies in the lore, while in real life, you have the Gallagher and Pinkham kids acting as the paparazzi. Christian Borle hiding under a table is the most relatable thing he’s ever done.

James Woods ( Mephistopheles, Amethyst's older brother ): So the way we coordinate with the schedules for the drama kids' recording sessions is that they record in after school hours. They come by on school bus and on those days, at least one of us shall keep watch on when the kids show up by bus

Brandon: And then said person would yell, ' OPERATION LITTLE DRAGONS ON THE GO! '

Cue EVERYBODY covering up the more adult rated stuff. Sometimes Bryce would just NOSE DIVE to replace some more R rated merch with plushies of the Goetias in their true dragon forms

Lea Salonga ( Belphegor ): And then the kids would come and we would limit our swearing.

Those kids are extraordinarily bright and nosy - some of them performed as the gingerbread and Christmas party kids in Nutcracker NYC ballet.

It's like seeing my son Nic Chien ( who is now a musical actor and DJ ) as a kid all over again - when Nic was a kid, he was extremely bright but often pretty nosy. He's now matured into a fine young man, thank goodness.

🧵 The "Panic at the Loft" Thread

@GoetiaStan_99:

The mental image of Bryce Pinkham literally NOSE-DIVING to hide R-rated merch behind plushie dragons is the funniest thing I’ve heard all year. One second you’re recording a gritty Helluva Boss monologue about regicide, the next you’re aggressively hugging a stuffed toy because a seven-year-old walked in. 🐉🧸 #Hellaverse #LittleDragons

@ImpInternal:

Replying to @GoetiaStan_99:

It’s the "OPERATION LITTLE DRAGONS ON THE GO!" battle cry for me. Brandon Rogers yelling that is basically the Hellaverse version of a nuclear siren. Everyone just drops their swearing like a hot potato. 🚫🤬

🩰 The "Nutcracker" Connection

@BroadwayBaby_Hella:

Lea Salonga comparing these kids to her son Nic is so wholesome. But can we talk about the fact that these "Little Dragons" are NYC Ballet veterans? They’ve done The Nutcracker. They’ve seen the high-pressure world of Lincoln Center. No wonder they aren't scared of a bunch of voice actors in demon hoodies. They’ve survived Russian choreographers; they can handle a Borle "Saliva Kiss." 🩰✨

@SalongaSource:

I love the "nosy" headcanon. Imagine being a kid who’s performed at the Met and then coming to a loft where James Woods (Mephistopheles) has to act like a responsible uncle. The power dynamic is shifted. The kids are the bosses.

🐉 Hushed Reverence: The "Dragon" Headcanons

The fans quickly turned the "Little Dragons" nickname into a lore-based term of endearment:

• The "Plushie" Theory: "My new favorite headcanon is that the Goetia dragon plushies exist in-universe because the Schiaparellis wanted to market the Ars Goetia as 'approachable' to the mortal Venetian public. Now the VAs use them as shields against the innocence of the Trinity Drama Club."

• The "No-Swear" Zone: "I imagine the recording booth has a literal 'Swear Jar' that James Woods and Brandon Rogers have to pay into every time they forget the kids are in the building. By the end of Season 4, that jar probably funded the kids' entire college tuition."

🥪 The "Loft Logistics" Quotes

• The Sinner on the Street: "If you see a bunch of adults in leather jackets and 'Hell' merch suddenly start talking about sunshine and rainbows in a Midtown loft, don't be confused. The bus just arrived. The Little Dragons are in the house."

• The Broadway Gossip: "You haven't lived until you've seen a Tony winner scramble to hide a bottle of whiskey behind a Paimon plushie because Clara Jordan is looking for a juice box."

🎬 The Final Take

@HellaverseArchive:

"Operation Little Dragons" proves that the real "Saints" of the Hellaverse aren't just in the show—they’re the cast members trying to keep the NYC lofts PG-13 for three hours a day. Between the Schiaparelli spies and the Trinity School paparazzi, nobody in this production is safe. 🕵️‍♂️🐲

Jonathan Freeman ( Paimon ): The kids meeting the voices and musical actors of Disney in person were lovely. They called me a ' retired Jafar ' ( which I humbly and kindly concede ), Sierra Boggess ( Gremory ) and Stefano Da Fre ( Dantalion, Gremory's husband ) as ' real life Ariel and Prince Eric ' ( we agree on that ), and they dubbed Idina Menzel ( Astaroth ) and Aaron Lohr as ' King and Queen of Arendelle '

I remember when they first met my wonderful husband Jace Coronado ( a ballet/flamenco maverick, an NYC ballet director and a muse for Amethyst ), and instantly, they all looked up in awe. When I revealed to them how Jace is a choreographer for Aladdin on Broadway, the younger kids all SHRIEKED and Jace was laughing as he covered his ears.

Megan: Viola is learning ballet since she was 6 and she got on pointe shoes at 11 ( which is an average age for a ballerina for pointe shoes ). And then she was so excited to meet Tilly Evans-Krueger ( Mike Faist's ballerina wife and a muse for Emily and Molly ), Ericka Yang ( Aaron Tveit's wife and another NYCB director ), and Misty Copeland ( a muse for Sera ). Mike is also the voice of Sal and Aaron is also the voice of Veritos.

Brian: I remember when the ' Four horsepowers of ballet ' ( as we call Tilly, Ericka, Misty and Jace ) walked in to see Viola dance in person, and Viola was so nervous. Viola dreams of being a dancer/fashionista/actress/whatever, and she froze at seeing FOUR ballet legends walk in.

Aaron: Mike, Jonathan and I were there to see it! Luckily Megan and Brian were so encouraging of Viola, and Viola is playing Clara Stahlbaum ( or Voloshina, depending on the production, since Nutcracker productions often set in 19th century Germany or Russia ) in this year's upcoming Nutcracker production. So she did a Clara solo, and the 4 ballet legends just applauded, before giving her some pointers.

Mike: Tilly played the Dew Drop fairy, Ericka played the Sugar Plum Fairy Queen and Jace played Drosselmeyer in 2021 NYCB Nutcracker, and the role of Clara Stalhbaum is typically is played by an adolescent dancer who just started on pointe shoes or something. We believed that Viola will go far in dance if she continues that route.

On when Viola met the lead ballet dancers

The air in the rehearsal loft usually smelled of Jonas Brothers-scented markers and script toner, but today, it smelled of rosin and high-stakes expectations.

Eleven-year-old Viola Gallagher stood in the center of the marley floor, her brand-new pointe shoes ribbons crisscrossed with clinical precision. She was halfway through a breath, ready to mark her Clara solo from The Nutcracker, when the heavy soundproof door groaned open.

In walked the "Four Horsepowers."

Jace Coronado led the pack with the effortless glide of a Drosselmeyer, followed by Tilly Evans-Krueger, Ericka Yang, and—Viola’s heart nearly exited her ribcage—Misty Copeland.

Viola didn't just stop; she practically turned into a marble statue of a ballerina.

"Oh, look at those lines," Misty whispered, her voice like silk as she leaned against the barre. "She’s got the turnout, Jace."

Jace grinned, crossing his arms. "I told you. Paimon’s granddaughter has the technique. Viola, don't mind us. We’re just the peanut gallery."

"The legendary peanut gallery," Brian Gallagher muttered from the corner, giving his daughter an encouraging "you-got-this" thumbs-up.

Megan Hilty leaned into Ashley Spencer, whispering, "I think she’s forgotten how to breathe. Someone tell her she’s a Gallagher."

Viola looked at Tilly, the woman who was the literal muse for Emily, and then at Ericka, who directed the very company Viola dreamed of joining. Her legs felt like lead.

"Viola," Aaron Tveit (Veritos) called out from the back, where he was sitting with Mike Faist (Sal) and Jonathan Freeman. "If you can handle recording scenes with a bunch of loud-mouthed demons, you can handle a few fairies! Show 'em the Stahlbaum spark!"

Mike Faist nodded, leaning forward. "Kill it, kid. Sal’s watching."

Viola took a shaky breath, looked at Misty Copeland’s encouraging smile, and signaled for the music. The celesta tinkled the first notes of the Nutcracker march.

She moved. It wasn't just a student's dance; it was a Schiaparelli-level performance. Every piqué was sharp, every port de bras had the elegance of the Venetian nobility she voiced in the booths. When she finished in a crisp fifth position, the silence lasted exactly one second before the Four Horsepowers erupted.

"The extension on that développé!" Ericka Yang cheered, clapping her hands. "Jace, we might need to talk about her for the 2026 season."

Tilly stepped forward, adjusting Viola’s chin with a gentle finger. "Beautiful, Viola. But on that turn? Think less about the floor and more about the stars. You’re a Little Dragon, remember? You own the air."

Viola finally beamed, the terror melting into pure, unadulterated joy.

"Did I do okay?" she squeaked.

Misty Copeland walked over and gave her a side-hug. "Honey, you didn't just do okay. You made me want to go put my shoes back on. You’re going to be a spectacular Clara."

From the sidelines, Jonathan Freeman wiped a stray tear. "Our little Goetia is growing up. Jafar is officially retired; the stage belongs to the youth."

🧵 The "En Pointe" Thread

@Goetia_Gala:

Can we talk about the sheer intimidation factor of being 11 years old, just getting your first pair of pointe shoes, and having Jace Coronado, Misty Copeland, Tilly Evans-Krueger, and Ericka Yang walk into the room? That’s not a rehearsal; that’s a divine tribunal of dance. 🩰👑 #Hellaverse #ViolaGallagher #BalletLegends

@NutcrackerNerd:

Replying to @Goetia_Gala:

The fact that Viola "froze" is the most relatable thing ever. I’d turn into a pillar of salt if the "Four Horsepowers" watched me do a plié. But Mike Faist (Sal) and Aaron Tveit (Veritos) being there as the "Stage Dads" is the wholesome content I signed up for. 🥺✨

👑 The "Disney Royalty" Headcanons

Fans were quick to adopt the Trinity kids' nicknames for the veteran cast members:

• The "Retired Jafar": "Jonathan Freeman being called 'Retired Jafar' by a bunch of seven-year-olds is peak comedy. He’s the Grandfather of the Hellaverse, and nobody can tell me otherwise."

• The Arendelle Regency: "The kids calling Idina Menzel 'The Queen of Arendelle' while she records Astaroth’s lines is so ironic. One minute she’s Frozen, the next she’s a Goetia sister keeping Stolas in line. The duality! ❄️🔥"

🩰 Hushed Reverence: The "Clara" Solo

@SchiaparelliStyle:

The fans are losing it over Viola playing Clara Stahlbaum. It fits the Schiaparelli lore perfectly—a young girl entering a dream world of magic and monsters.

Quote from a fan-favorite post: "In the show, the Schiaparellis deal with demons. In real life, the Gallagher kids deal with Ballet Royalty. Both require perfect posture and nerves of steel."

@TveitTotal:

Imagine Aaron Tveit (Veritos) and Mike Faist (Sal) sitting in the back of a dance studio like proud uncles. "That’s our niece!" while four legends of the NYCB give her pointers. The "Little Dragons" are officially the most talented kids in New York. 🐉✨

🕊️ The "Muses" Theory

@MistyCopelandFan:

I love that Misty is the muse for Sera. It makes so much sense—the grace, the authority, the literal 'Heavenly' technique. Seeing her applaud Viola’s Clara solo feels like a passing of the torch. Hellaverse fans are now legally required to attend the 2026 Nutcracker.

🎬 The Final Take

@HellaverseWeekly:

The NYC lofts have officially transformed from a recording studio into a high-culture conservatory. Between "Operation Little Dragons" and the "Four Horsepowers," the Gallagher/Pinkham/Jordan kids are basically living in a Disney movie directed by Schiaparelli. 🎭🩰

Misty: So the Sugar Plum Fairy is typically played by an older female dancer who is either a director or about to become a director. I remember when I first played the Sugar Plum Fairy in around 2012 ( 10 years after I joined NYCB ), there is.....A LOT of backlash from some people who spoke unkind words. Luckily, my friends at the NYCB and Broadway vouched for me, and I just went out there and danced

Tilly: I joined NYCB in 2014, Paloma Garcia Lee joined in NYCB in 2010 and Emma Pfaeffle joined NYCB in 2012. Paloma was a snowflake dancer and Emma was a flower dancer in the 2012 NYCB Nutcracker production. Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition in every other ballet company, and we have a lot of fun starring in different Nutcracker productions.

Jace: Jonathan, Aaron and Mike enjoyed seeing me, Ericka and Tilly dance on stage, WAY more than they let on. They got accompanied by our other friends in tow to help keep them in check whenever we dance ballet on stage. I remember during the 2021 NYCB Nutcracker production, Mike was there with the rest of the West Side Story 2021 cast, and he was BREATHING like a Le Mans engine. And then when Ericka came on stage, Aaron was DROOLING and blowing kisses

And when I was playing Drosselmeyer....* laughs * Oh god, Jonathan was hyperventilating. Drosselmeyer in the libretto is said to be typically around his 50s or 60s and played by older male dancers, I am still surprised by how much the role of Drosselmeyer became a thirst trap over the years

Tilly: Of course we all teased Aaron, Jonathan and Mike about the 2021 Nutcracker incident. Later on we told Viola and the other younger dancers ( who were playing the Christmas party kids, an older teen boy playing the Nutcracker prince, and a couple of them playing the Reed Flutes and Gingerbread kids ) about that and they are ALL in hysterics

Next day, some of them descended to roast the HECK out of Mike, Aaron and Jonathan about it. Clara, the Pinkham kids and Ronan ( who are playing both the Christmas party kids and gingerbread kids in the 2026 Nutcracker production ) called Jonathan ' a very badly behaved dragon ', and then some other kids called Mike a ' very naughty spider ', and Aaron a ' terribly behaved dragon hybrid prince '. It was HYSTERICAL

ON THE ROASTING ITSELF

The rehearsal loft was usually a place of professional focus, but today it felt like a Gothic-Schiaparelli courtroom. The "Little Dragons" had formed a semi-circle of tiny, judgmental judges, and the "Accused"—Jonathan Freeman, Mike Faist, and Aaron Tveit—were forced to sit on low plastic stools usually reserved for the kindergarten choir.

Clara Jordan (7) stood at the center, clutching a juice box like a gavel. She narrowed her eyes at Jonathan Freeman.

"Mr. Jafar," she began, her voice echoing with the authority of her father’s Broadway lungs. "We heard about the 2021 Nutcracker. We heard about the gasping."

"It was a very warm theater, darling," Jonathan started, smoothing his scarf with a trembling hand.

"LIES!" shouted Wilder Pinkham (6) from the sidelines. "You were being a VERY BADLY BEHAVED DRAGON! You were hyper-ven-ti-lating because Mr. Jace looked fancy in his cape! You were making 'Hoo-Hoo' noises like an owl!"

James Monroe Iglehart let out a muffled snort from the sound booth. "The 'Hoo-Hoo' noises, Jonathan? Really?"

Clara turned her gaze to Mike Faist, who was trying to blend into the brickwork. "And MR. SPIDER! My daddy says you were breathing like a LE MANS ENGINE when Miss Tilly was dancing. That is POLLUTION! You were making the air all hot and loud! You are a VERY NAUGHTY SPIDER!"

"I have... asthma?" Mike tried, his face turning a shade of red that matched the Helluva Boss Logo.

"You don't have asthma when we're recording!" Ronan Gallagher (9) pointed out ruthlessly. "You only have 'Tilly-Asthma'!"

Finally, the tiny tribunal moved to Aaron Tveit. Winifred Pinkham (8) stepped forward, crossing her arms. "And you, Mr. Prince. Drooling? In public? On your shirt? You are a TERRIBLY BEHAVED DRAGON HYBRID PRINCE. It is unsanitary. It is worse than the saliva kissing!"

"I was merely... expressing artistic appreciation," Aaron stammered, looking to Brian Gallagher for help. Brian just mimed a "drooling" motion and laughed.

Viola Gallagher (11), leaning against the mirror in her NYCB Nutcracker rehearsal gear, didn't stop the roast. She just raised her phone to record the carnage.

"The Four Horsepowers are very disappointed in your conduct," Clara concluded, taking a final, dramatic sip of her juice box. "Next time, you have to wear SILENCE SIGNS and DROOL BIBS. Or the Little Dragons will tell the PTA Moms!"

"Dismissed!" the kids shouted in unison, running off to find the snack table, leaving three of Broadway’s biggest stars staring at the floor in absolute, humbled silence.

"I think," Jonathan whispered, "we’ve just been 'Schiaparelli-ed' by a seven-year-old."

🧵 The "Front Row Fainting" Thread

@GoetiaGossip:

Can we talk about the absolute CHAOS of the 2021 NYCB Nutcracker? 🩰

• Mike Faist (Sal): Breathing like a Le Mans engine watching Tilly.

• Aaron Tveit (Veritos): Literally drooling over Ericka.

• Jonathan Freeman (Paimon): Hyperventilating over his husband Jace’s "Drosselmeyer Thirst Trap."

The Goetia royalty was compromised, y’all. 😂 #Hellaverse #NutcrackerIncident

@BroadwayBallet:

Replying to @GoetiaGossip:

The fact that Jace Coronado turned Drosselmeyer—a character usually played by a 60-year-old—into a "Thirst Trap" is the most Goetia thing ever. No wonder Jonathan was gasping for air. He wasn't watching a ballet; he was watching his husband dominate the stage. 🔥🪄

🐉 The "Badly Behaved Dragons" Quotes

Fans began obsessively quoting the Trinity School Drama Club’s brutal roasts of the cast:

• The "Naughty Spider" Meme: "The kids calling Mike Faist a 'very naughty spider' because he was breathing too loud is the new 'Unsanitary Kissing.' I need a shirt that says 'Don't be a badly behaved dragon' with Jonathan Freeman’s face on it."

• The "Hybrid Prince" Roast: "Aaron Tveit being called a 'terribly behaved dragon hybrid prince' by an eight-year-old is exactly the energy Veritos brings to the show. The kids see right through the 'cool' exterior to the simping mess underneath."

🩰 Hushed Reverence: The Sugar Plum Defense

@MistyCopelandDefense:

I love the lore of Misty (Sera) and her friends standing strong in 2012. It adds such weight to her role as a 'Muse' for the Seraphim. She went out there and danced while the world watched—now she’s helping Viola become the next Clara. The "Four Horsepowers" aren't just dancers; they're the moral compass of the Hellaverse lofts. 🕊️✨

🏁 The "Le Mans Engine" Headcanons

@WestSideHella:

Imagine being in the audience in 2021. You have the West Side Story cast on one side, and the Hellaverse voice actors on the other, all of them collectively losing their minds over the ballet.

Quote from a fan-favorite thread: "If you hear a mechanical whirring sound at the NYC Ballet, it’s not the stage equipment—it’s just Mike Faist trying to remember how to inhale while Tilly Evans-Krueger is on stage."

🎬 The Final Take

@HellaverseArchive:

The 2021 Nutcracker incident proves that the real drama isn't on the official Helluva Boss Twitter, it’s in the front row of the NYCB. The "Little Dragons" (the kids) are the only ones holding these adults accountable. Between the "Saliva Kiss" and the "Nutcracker Drool," the cast of the Hellaverse is officially the most "unhinged" group of professionals in New York. 🐲🍭

On Misty's Sugar Plum Fairy in 2012

🧵 The "Steel Ribbons" Thread

@GothamGala_Archive:

Can we take a moment to remember 2012? When Misty (our real-life Sera) stepped onto that stage as the first African American Sugar Plum Fairy for NYCB? The backlash from the "Traditionalists" was loud, but the Schiaparelli-level class of her friends was louder. They didn't just vouch for her; they guarded the stage door like the Seven Brothers of Stolas. 🩰🛡️ #MistyCopeland #SugarPlumLegacy

@BroadwaySentinel:

Replying to @GothamGala_Archive:

I’ll never forget it. The atmosphere in the Lincoln Center was electric. You had those ballet stars in their infancy—Emma and Paloma—all standing in the wings. They weren't just watching a ballet; they were witnessing a revolution. Anyone who spoke "unkind words" had to deal with the combined glare of the Broadway elite. It was the original "Operation Little Dragons.

🩰 The "Sera" Parallel: Hushed Reverence

Newer Hellaverse fans have begun connecting Misty’s real-life resilience to her role as the muse for Sera:

• The "Seraphim Shield" Headcanon: "In the show, Sera protects the High Heavens with an iron will. In 2012, Misty protected the integrity of the Sugar Plum Fairy with pure technique. When she says she 'just went out there and danced,' that is the most badass, High-Council thing I’ve ever heard. No wonder the Trinity kids look up to her."

• The "Vouching" Circle: "The fans love the idea that while some 'fools' were critiquing her, Jonathan Freeman and the rest of the veteran cast were in the front row, ready to drop a Jafar-level curse on anyone whispering in the dark. That’s true Hellaverse loyalty."

🏛️ The "Old New York" Perspective

On forums like Playbill's Community Boards, the 2012 incident is discussed with a sense of pride:

"I remember the 'unkind words' fading the second she hit her first balance. Paloma Garcia Lee and Emma Pfaeffle were there as Snowflakes and Flowers, and you could feel the support radiating from the corps de ballet. It wasn't just a performance; it was a Schiaparelli-style takeover of a dated system. They stood strong, and they won."

🐉 The "Little Dragons" Legacy

@TrinityDramaParent:

The reason the Trinity School kids (Clara, Viola, and the Pinkhams) treat Misty with such awe isn't just because she's a legend—it's because they were told the story of 2012 as a bedtime story. They know that to be a "Dragon," you have to dance through the fire. When Viola did her Clara solo for Misty, she wasn't just dancing for a teacher; she was dancing for the woman who broke the glass ceiling with a pointe shoe. 🦢✨

🎬 The Final Take

@HellaverseHistorian:

The 2012 Nutcracker wasn't just a show; it was the birth of the "Four Horsepowers" spirit. It proved that in New York, just like in Hell, your "House" (your friends and allies) is everything. Misty didn't need to say a word—her friends did the talking, and her dancing did the silencing.

The Story: A "Pure" Day at the Studio

The atmosphere in the Burbank mocap studio was uncharacteristically wholesome. After the emotional devastation of recording Season 3—the "Digalaxis Feud" that had nearly broken the voice cast—Season 4 felt like a long, warm exhale.

Jonathan Freeman sat on a stylized prop couch, his regal voice booming with the confused hauteur of Paimon. Opposite him, Sarah Brightman leaned back, radiating the ethereal grace of Amethyst, the Goetia matriarch.

"Now, my little hatchlings," Jonathan-as-Paimon dangled a clawed hand toward the screen where a round, animated seal was bouncing. "If we are to sit here, we might as well make it productive. Which one looks the most… succulent? I shall fetch a spear."

The reaction was instantaneous. Clara Jordan, the tiny muse for Kid Charlie, led the charge.

"NO!!!!" the kids screamed in a dissonant, high-pitched choir that peaked all the microphones.

In a blur of motion, the drama club kids—decked out in grey mocap suits with reflective ping-pong balls—swarmed. Wilder and Winifred Pinkham threw themselves at Jonathan’s knees, while Clara stood defiantly in front of the monitor, her arms spread wide, hissing like a tiny, protective dragon.

Sarah Brightman’s melodic laughter rang through the studio. "Oh, Paimon, dear," she giggled, holding up a prop smartphone to capture the chaos. "I think the 'Sealook' fans have spoken. You are outnumbered."

Behind the glass, the parents were a mess. Jeremy Jordan was doubled over, clutching his stomach, while Bryce Pinkham wiped tears of pride from his eyes.

"That’s my boy," Bryce whispered, watching Wilder successfully 'pin' a demon king. "He’s got the Pinkham comedic timing."

"It's the crossover we didn't know we needed," Ashley Spencer laughed, leaning against Scarlett Strallen. "Method acting at six years old. They aren't just protecting a cartoon seal; they're protecting a legacy."

Even the "Camera Ninjas"—the photography crew led by Manuel Marichal—were struggling to keep their lenses steady. Manny, catching the eye of his fiancé Thomas Sanders (the voice of Orobas and Gaap), gave a thumbs up. This wasn't just a scene for a show; it was the "healing" Brandon Rogers had promised.

Thread: [LEAKS] Stolas, Vassago, and the ‘Medici Bankruptcy’ Arc is unhinged

User: GoetiaSimp2026

"Can we talk about the fact that Brandon Rogers basically confirmed the Goetias are the reason the Medicis went broke? I’m losing it. Imagine young Stolas and Vassago in their bird forms, just swooping into 15th-century Florence because they saw a shiny coin. They aren't just demons; they’re high-fashion magpies."

User: SurrealistSchiaparelli

"It makes so much sense! The Medicis wore literal gold coins as fashion statements. Of course the Goetia siblings would see them as walking snack dispensers. I can just picture Ipos beating up Roderigo Medici and Cesare Borgia in his 'Targaryen-style' human form while Vassago sits on a roof in bird form passing around Renaissance popcorn. The disrespect is legendary."

User: DragonHoarder_99

"The quote from the interview is what got me: 'Dragons are like big flying cats, and they love jewelry.' I need a flashback scene of the Goetia siblings robbing the Medicis blind in the middle of the night. It gives a whole new meaning to 'taxing the rich' when you're a literal prince of Hell stealing from a corrupt banking family."

User: CirqueDeLuluFan

"I’m more excited for the Season 4 'Great Goetia Yard Sale.' Can you imagine the Hazbin Hotel crew helping Stolas sell off stolen Medici rubies to finance the new era? Blitzø is definitely going to try to pocket a few 'souvenirs.' It’s the perfect 'season of healing' after the trauma of the Stella/Andrealphus retrial."

User: VenetianVibes

"The lore crossover is insane. Desdemona Schiaparelli being a 'plump beauty' who basically used the Goetias as her personal air support against the Borgias is the power move of the century. My favorite headcanon now is that every time a Medici lost a ring, it wasn't bad luck—it was just a Goetia sibling adding to their nest."

User: Arackniss_Stan

"And let’s not forget the Schiaparelli vs. Gucci beef. The Schiaparellis are out here with demon royalty on speed dial while the Guccis are trying to fake a royal lineage. If the Goetias are dragons, then the Schiaparelli fashion empire is literally built on dragon fire and stolen Vatican gold. Armani and Lauren respect the hustle, and honestly, so do I."

User: SandersSidesCrossover

"Wait, if Thomas Sanders is voicing Orobas and Gaap, does that mean the 'Camera Ninjas' are going to document the yard sale? I need to see the Goetia dragons acting like cats and batting around ancient Roman pearls. It’s the only way to recover from the Season 3 angst."

The Thread: "Paimon vs. The Seal: Why the Season 4 Mocap is the Purest Thing to Happen in 2026"

User1: JafarFan92

Can we talk about the interview Brandon Rogers just gave regarding the Sealook scene? I am actually sobbing. Imagine being Jonathan Freeman, the voice of Jafar himself, standing in a mocap suit. He’s doing his most intimidating Paimon voice, looking at the screen where these cute seals are dancing, and he says, "I shall hunt them for the feast!"

And then... the chaos.

User2: BroadwayBaby_26

The fact that it was the Trinity School Drama Club kids—literally Jeremy Jordan and Bryce Pinkham’s children—who tackled him?! My heart! Jeremy and Ashley Spencer were apparently in the recording booth just crying with laughter. Clara Jordan (who we all know is the muse for Kid Charlie) reportedly hissed at Jonathan Freeman so loudly it clipped the microphone audio.

User3: Cirque_Ninja_Secret

I saw a clip of the mocap! Amethyst (Sarah Brightman) is in the background just laughing her head off, holding a prop camera. The "patience therapy" session hosted by Charlie, Vaggie, and Octavia is honestly the character growth we needed after the trauma of the Stella/Andrealphus retrial in Season 3.

User4: Goetia_Goth_88

It’s the "NO!!!!" for me. A group of Goetia grandkids (voiced by the Pinkham and Jordan kids) protecting a TV screen from their own grandfather. It’s such a meta-commentary on how the younger generation is fixing the mess the older Goetias made. Also, the fact that they love Sealook and Pingu because the actual VAs love them in real life? My soul is healed.

User5: Schiaparelli_Standard

"The scenario is too pure." That’s the quote of the year. Seeing Paimon, the King of the Goetia, being taken down by a group of toddlers while his wife, Amethyst, just films it for the Hell-Gram is the 2026 energy I’m here for. It’s the perfect contrast to the Gucci-esque blood money drama of previous seasons. The Schiaparelli influence of "surrealist goth" meeting "childlike wonder" is peak storytelling.

User1: JafarFan92

I heard that during the mocap, Jonathan Freeman actually stayed in character while on the floor. He supposedly muttered, "I have conquered stars and dimensions, yet I am defeated by a round, aquatic mammal with no limbs."

User6: Hella_History_Buff

And don't forget the background laughter! Brandon said you can hear the "Camera Ninjas" and the Cirque de Lulu crew laughing in the final cut. It wasn't even scripted; it was just the genuine joy of the cast realizing that after the Season 3 wars, they finally got to go home.

User2: BroadwayBaby_26

If Season 3 was about how the Goetia nearly destroyed the cosmos, Season 4 is about how a cartoon seal saved it. Best. Finale. Ever. 🦭✨

Headcanons: The "Sealook" Incident

• The "No!" Heard 'Round the Seven Rings: When Paimon offers to "hunt some seals" for the kids, fans headcanon that the kids' reaction wasn't just scripted. Bryce Pinkham (Stolas) mentioned in a 2026 interview that his kids, Winifred and Wilder, are so obsessed with Sealook in real life that their hiss-fit was actually improvised.

• The Disney Parallel: Fans love the irony that Paimon is a bird-demon (Goetia). They’ve dubbed this scene "Iago’s Revenge," suggesting that the spirit of the sarcastic parrot possessed the children to finally get back at Jafar.

• The Mirror of Charlie: Since Clara Jordan is the muse for Kid Charlie, fans pointed out that her "hissing" at Paimon is exactly how Charlie Morningstar would have defended a cute animal in her youth.

Jonathan Freeman (On the "Patience Therapy" Scene):

"I’ve voiced many villains, but none were as formidable as a group of children who believe a plush seal is a deity. I told the director, 'Paimon wouldn't stand for this,' and Brandon just whispered, 'The seals are more powerful than the Grimoire now, Jonathan.' I knew then that my dignity was forfeit."

Sarah Brightman (On Amethyst’s Reaction):

"Amethyst is a mother of seven and a daughter of Ozzie; she’s seen everything. Watching Paimon try to understand why he isn't allowed to eat the 'glowing blue screen-mammal' was the highlight of my voice-acting career. It’s the most domestic, pure chaos Hell has ever seen."

On a rainy Thursday in 2026, a thread on the "Heir to the Goetia" forum titled "How the Trinity School Drama Club Accidentally Saved the Ocean" went viral.

"It’s actually wild," wrote user GothPreppySalvatore. "Brandon Rogers confirmed in that interview that the seal obsession in the Goetia palace wasn’t just a random gag. It was inspired by the real-life Trinity School drama club kids—Clara Jordan and the Pinkham siblings. They were obsessed with Sealook and Pingu behind the scenes, and now every Imp in Pride has a seal plushie."

The thread was quickly flooded with "headcanon" screenshots and theories:

• The Ateez Connection: "Can we talk about the fact that ATEEZ actually called the production office? Imagine being a K-pop idol and thanking a cartoon about hell for boosting your Sealook brand deal. The crossover we didn’t know we needed."

• The Lore Integration: "It makes sense in-universe too," posted Vassago_Popcorn_Eater. "Season 4 is the 'Season of Healing.' After Stella nearly shattered the cosmos and the Goetias were put to sleep, everyone needed something soft. If Stolas can find peace with Blitz, the least the citizens of Hell can do is enjoy some round, fermented-fish-loving seals."

A popular TikTok creator, Cirque_Ninja_Manny, posted a video that became the season's anthem. "Everyone is crying over Stolas and Blitz finally getting married, but I’m over here looking at the background of the wedding scene. There is literally a Sealook sticker on the Grimoire that Lucifer revoked. The attention to detail! The irony of a 'hellish' show promoting the most wholesome thing on the planet!"

Fan artists began flooding Instagram with mashups: Stolas in his high-fashion Schiaparelli-inspired regalia, cradling a tiny, round seal. Others drew the "Circus Ninjas"—inspired by Alexander Balzano’s real-life Cirque du Soleil crew—performing acrobatics around giant inflatable seals.

The "Sealook Spike" became a case study in accidental marketing. As Brandon Rogers noted, the laughter heard in the background of the recordings wasn't just the cast; it was the joy of a production team finding light after the heavy "Season 3 Feud."

"The Goetias might be dragons," one final tweet read, "and the Tarantellas might be the Corleones of Hell, but in 2026, we are all just seals looking for a bit of ice to sit on. Thank you, Trinity Drama Club, for the vibe shift."

The ATEEZ Connection

As official ambassadors for Sealook, the K-pop group ATEEZ saw their engagement numbers skyrocket after a crossover mention in a Brandon Rogers interview. In a 2026 livestream, the band’s leader addressed the Hellaverse community:

"We heard the Circus Ninjas and the camera ninjas are big fans of the seals," he laughed. "We want to thank the Hellaverse team for the promotion. It turns out Hell and the ocean have one thing in common: everyone just wants a hug from a round seal." [2]

When the Drama club kids meet Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack

The rehearsal hall at the Trinity School was unusually quiet until the heavy oak doors swung open. Jeremy Irons (the voice of the loathed Crocell) walked in, draped in a coat that looked like it cost more than the building, accompanied by his wife, the ethereal Sinead Cusack.

Clara Jordan, the muse for kid-Charlie herself, froze. She looked at the tall, imposing man with the voice of silk and gravel, then looked at Winifred and Wilder Pinkham.

Winifred didn’t hesitate. She lunged behind her father, Bryce Pinkham (Stolas), clutching his sweater vest. "DAD!" she shrieked, her voice echoing in the rafters. "IT’S THE MEAN LION SCAR! HE’S GONNA EAT US!"

The room went still. Bryce tried to stifle a laugh, patting his daughter’s head. Jeremy Irons paused, mid-stride. He didn’t smile; he simply lowered his chin and looked over the rim of his glasses with that signature, terrifying Goetia gaze.

"Oh, please, children," Irons sighed, the sound vibrating through the floorboards. "Apex predators do not feast on humans. They find human blood... disgusting... anyway."

The kids blinked. The logic of a dragon-lion was strangely comforting.

"See?" Sinead Cusack stepped forward, her presence like a cooling balm after the heat of a black hole jail. She knelt down to Clara’s level. "He’s just a grumpy old dragon. I keep his fire under control."

Clara tilted her head, looking from the formidable Irons to the radiant Sinead. "It’s like if a Fairy Queen married a big scary dragon," she whispered loudly.

Irons rolled his eyes, though his lip quirked upward. "The girl isn't wrong," he muttered to Bryce. "Though in Season 3, the dragon is significantly more miserable."

Top Comments:

@StolasStandard: Can we talk about how Bryce Pinkham is literally a protective dad in real life too? Winifred yelling 'SCAR' is the peak of 2026.

@GothicSchiaparelli: The irony of the kids being scared of Crocell while their parents (Bryce and Jeremy Jordan) are recording the most gut-wrenching Goetia-family-collapse scenes for Season 3 is wild.

@TarantellaTruths: "Apex predators find human blood disgusting." I am putting that on a t-shirt. Jeremy Irons is a mood.

@HelluvaLeaks: I love that Sinead is their drama coach. Between the "Circus Ninjas" and the "Fairy Queen," these kids are going to be the most talented voice actors in history. Clara Jordan calling it a "Fairy Queen and a Scary Dragon" is officially canon for Jeremy Irons’s marriage now. I don’t make the rules.

Bridging the Lore

Disney fans have been quick to connect these "behind-the-scenes" moments to the heavy lore of Season 4.

• The Goetia Connection: Fans point out that the fear the children felt mirrors the fear the citizens of Hell felt during the Stella/Digalaxis feud in Season 3.

• The Healing Arc: Just as the "Circus Ninjas" (inspired by Alexander Balzano’s Cirque crew) brought therapy and hope back to the Goetia court, Sinead Cusack is credited by fans as the "saving grace" who coached the children through the trauma of recording the darker, more "soul-crushing" scenes of the previous season.

"The fact that Jeremy Irons—the voice of our childhood nightmares—is now the grumpy grandpa to a group of Broadway kids who voice the future of Hell? That’s the kind of full-circle healing Season 4 is all about," concluded a viral tweet. "Even Scar eventually has to deal with a drama club."

The Apex and the Fairy Queen: A Fandom Retrospective

When the news broke that Jeremy Irons—the legendary voice behind Disney’s most iconic feline usurper—had been cast as Crocell, Stella’s cold-blooded father, the internet nearly folded in on itself. But it was the revelation of his real-life wife, Sinead Cusack, as the production’s drama coach and "Fairy Queen" counterpart that launched a thousand headcanons.

On platforms from Tumblr to TikTok, the "Beauty and the Beast" comparisons became the gold standard for the Irons-Cusack dynamic.

The "Opposites Attract" Viral Threads

@DisneyGothic: "Can we talk about the Trinity School drama club kids being terrified of Jeremy Irons? Winifred Pinkham literally screaming 'IT’S THE MEAN LION SCAR' while Jeremy just rolls his eyes and says apex predators find human blood 'disgusting' is the most Crocell thing I’ve ever heard. He is living the brand."

@SchiaparelliGoth: "The contrast is what kills me. You have Jeremy Irons, who looks like he could turn you into a rug with a single sarcastic remark, and then you have Sinead Cusack, who the kids describe as a literal Fairy Queen. It’s the ultimate 'Grumpy/Sunshine' trope but make it Shakespearean."

@HelluvaHistorian: "My favorite headcanon quote from the set: Clara Jordan saying it’s like 'If a fairy queen married a big scary dragon.' It’s the perfect metaphor for their energy. He’s the shadows and the sharp edges; she’s the light and the guidance. They aren't just opposites; they are a complete ecosystem."

The "Disney Fans" Reaction

Fans quickly drew parallels between Irons' iconic role and his gentle demeanor toward Sinead:

"Seeing Scar be tender to a 'Fairy Queen' is the redemption arc I didn't know I needed. It’s giving 'Beast in the library' energy. One minute he’s intimidating the Goetia court with that classic gravelly baritone, and the next, he’s looking at Sinead like she’s the only person in the room who speaks his language."

The Ultimate Headcanon

The fandom eventually settled on a singular "Opposites Attract" quote that defined the couple during the recording of Season 4:

"He is the storm that shakes the tower, and she is the hearth that keeps the fire burning inside it. You can't have the drama of the dragon without the magic of the queen."

As the production of the final season wrapped, with Brandon Rogers and the crew laughing through tears of joy, the legend of the "Apex Predator and the Fairy Queen" remained. To the fans, Jeremy and Sinead proved that even in a world of black hole jails and cosmic feuds, the most compelling stories are the ones where the sharpest claws are retracted for the person they love most

On the "Hellaverse Lore & Fashion" forum, a viral thread titled "The Pope of Hell: Jeremy Irons vs. The Schiaparellis" captures the excitement.

User: GothSchiaparelli2026

"Can we just talk about the genius of Jeremy Irons reprising Rodrigo Borgia? After seeing him in the HBO series, hearing that gravelly, predatory voice fire the entire Schiaparelli family from the Vatican is peak cinema. He brings this 'Apex Predator' energy that makes him the perfect foil to the Goetia dragons. When he told the Trinity School drama kids, 'Apex predators do not feast on humans... they find human blood disgusting,' I felt that in my soul."

User: Arackniss_In_Princeton

"The meta-casting is insane. We have Jeremy Irons as Rodrigo and Christian Borle as Cesare. It’s like the ultimate Broadway-meets-History power move. I love the headcanon that Rodrigo is absolutely seething because the Schiaparellis didn’t even blink when he fired them. They just looked at him with that 'surrealist goth' stare and whispered, 'We have Prince Ipos on speed dial, Rodrigo. Good luck with your little church.'"

User: CirqueDeLuluFan

"I’m still laughing at Winifred Pinkham screaming 'ITS THE MEAN LION SCAR!' at him. Jeremy Irons rolling his eyes and sighing like a tired Goetia uncle is exactly the energy we need for Season 4. It fits the 'Season of Healing' vibe so well—even the villains are becoming part of this bizarre, theatrical family."

User: Othello_Al_Annuri_Stan

"What kills me is the contrast between Rodrigo’s old-world arrogance and the Schiaparelli-Goetia alliance. Rodrigo is playing checkers while Desdemona, Ipos, and the Schiaparellis are playing 4D inter-dimensional chess. Irons plays that 'defeated but still haughty' vibe so well. You can hear the frustration in his voice when he realizes he can’t bully a family that literally has the Lords of Purgatory in their lineage."

User: StolasPropagandist

"The funniest part of the headcanon? Rodrigo trying to maintain his dignity while Vassago and a young Stolas are perched in the rafters in bird form, eating Renaissance popcorn and watching Ipos beat the crap out of the 'Five Fools.' Jeremy Irons voicing Rodrigo’s reaction to being pranked by 'circus ninjas' is the only thing I want for my birthday in 2026. The man is a legend for embracing the chaos!"

The Story: The Day the Shadow Man Met the Wild West

The atmosphere in the recording studio was unusually bright for a show about Hell. The "Camera Ninjas"—the professional photography crew led by Manuel Marichal—were setting up shots of the voice cast, while members of the "Circus Ninjas" (the Cirque du Soleil-inspired troupe that served as muses for the show's Season 4 healers) practiced aerial silk maneuvers in the rafters.

In the center of the chaos stood the Trinity School Drama Club. Clara Jordan, already a miniature icon for being the physical muse for "Kid Charlie," was whispered to be the leader of the group.

When Keith David walked in, the room went silent. The man carried the gravity of a hundred years of Disney villainy and Wild West gruffness. The children stared, their eyes wide.

Clara was the first to break. She pointed a small finger and yelled with the authority of a Broadway veteran, "HEY, LOOK, EVERYONE! DR. FACILIER HAS RETIRED!"

The studio erupted. Keith David, the voice of Husk O’Malley, didn't just laugh; he gave a slow, deep chuckle, face-palming as his wife, Dionne Lea Williams, entered behind him.

"Look!" Wilder Pinkham shouted, tugging on Bryce Pinkham’s sleeve. "It’s Mrs. Facilier!"

Dionne leaned into the joke immediately, curtsying to the children while Keith transitioned into his Husk O’Malley voice—a gravelly, honey-soaked Wild West drawl that sounded nothing like the smooth jazz of a New Orleans sorcerer.

"So," Wilder asked, looking up at Keith with genuine curiosity, "Dr. Facilier went to the Wild West?"

Keith winked, a glint of the old Shadow Man in his eyes. "Sometimes you gotta outrun your own shadow, kid. The desert is a good place to hide a deck of cards."

The Fandom Reaction (Social Media Snippets)

@GoetiaSchiaparelli_Fan: "I am obsessed with the fact that the kids think Husk is just Facilier in witness protection. The idea of Paimon having a 'Wild West' phase explains so much about Stolas's trauma lol."

@VassagosPopcorn: "Can we talk about the Trinity kids being the voices of Paimon’s grandkids? The legacy in this show is insane. Also, Keith David being 'Mrs. Facilier’s' husband is the only canon I care about now."

@AracknissPrinceton: "The drama club kids meeting the 'Shadow Man' is the wholesome content we needed after the Season 3 trauma of Stella almost breaking the cosmos. If Brandon Rogers says Season 4 is about healing, I’m believing him. Bring on the Cowboy Facilier fanart!"

@CircusTherapists: "Manny Marichal’s photos of Keith laughing with the kids are already the top post on Tumblr. The Hellaverse is a family business at this point."

On the OPERATION LITTLE DRAGONS

1. The "Wholesome Cover-Up" Headcanon

"I love the mental image of Brandon Rogers and Bryce Pinkham frantically throwing a blanket over a 7-foot tall 'Huskerdust' poster because they saw the Trinity School van pull up. It’s peak Disney-parent energy."

The Fan Script:

Brandon: (Screaming) "OPERATION LITTLE DRAGONS IS LIVE! HIDE THE BOOZE! COVER THE POSTER!"

Bryce: (Calmly throwing a Disney+ hoodie over a prop) "We’re just a family-oriented studio, kids! Nothing to see here but dragons and friendship!"

2. The "Stolas’s Grandkids" Theory

Disney fans on r/HazbinHotel are obsessed with the idea that the "Little Dragons" are the canonical children of the Goetia family's new era.

"If Clara Jordan is the voice of a young Goetia, she’s basically the 'Disney Princess' of Hell. I imagine her character having a duet with Kid Charlie where they talk about wanting to fix the world. It’s the crossover we deserve."

3. Headcanons on the "Circus Therapists"

Since the 2026 season reveals the Court Jesters (the "Circus Ninjas") return as therapists, fans are theorizing how the kids play into this.

"Headcanon: The kids voice the little imps and hatchlings who are the first to trust the Circus Ninjas. While the adults are fighting over Grimoires, the kids are just in the background having a tea party with a dragon. That’s so Disney-coded."

4. Quotes from the "Tumblr Deep Dive"

User: GoetiaSimp2026

"Can we talk about how Arackniss (Salvatore) was a 'Goth Preppy' at Princeton? That is literally the most Disney-Channel-Original-Movie backstory I’ve ever heard. I need a prequel series titled The Italian Startup starring the voice cast’s kids as the younger versions of the Tarantellas."

User: MouseEars&DemonHorns

"The fact that Manuel Marichal (Manny) is part of the 'Camera Ninjas' while his fiancé Thomas Sanders voices Orobas is too pure. Operation Little Dragons isn’t just a production code; it’s a lifestyle. It proves that even in a show about Hell, the 'Disney Magic' of family and protecting the kids stays at the center."

5. The "Schiaparelli vs. Gucci" Fashion Lore

Disney fashion enthusiasts have linked the Schiaparelli/Goetia lore to the "Villain Chic" aesthetic.

"The Schiaparellis being 'Surrealist Goth Haute Couture' who side with the people during the Unification of Italy is the most 'Heroic Villain' arc ever. I bet the Trinity School kids are voicing the Schiaparelli apprentices who eventually help Molly (Angel’s sister) launch her line. Operation Little Dragons is literally 'The Devil Wears Schiaparelli.'"

6. The "Closing Time" Sentiment

"Hearing that the final season of Helluva is a 'breeze' to record because of the laughter from the Cirque folks and the kids makes me so happy. We went through the trauma of Stella nearly breaking the cosmos in Season 3; we deserve the 'Little Dragons' era of healing."

On how baby dragons are like lion cubs with wings

The "Cubs with Wings" Discourse

On the fan forums, the comparison to The Lion King became inescapable. One top-rated post on a popular animation blog read:

"We all spent years picturing baby Stolas as this fragile little owlet, but Brandon just dropped the truth bomb: he was a 'cute menace.' Imagine a tiny Simba, but with scales and the ability to breathe fire when he doesn't get his way. The Schiaparelli-Goetia bloodline isn't just royal; it’s apex predator energy."

Fans quickly began juxtaposing the "Lion Cub" theory with the revealed history of the Schiaparelli family. Just as the Schiaparellis were "surrealist goths crossing with haute couture," their draconic Goetia kin were seen as elegant but fundamentally wild.

"If baby Stolas was a 'lion cub with wings,' then Octavia was a literal winged panther," joked one artist, sharing a sketch of a toddler Via knocking a priceless Vatican artifact off a shelf while her father, Stolas, looked on in exhausted pride. "The 1/4 imp heritage just gave her better grip for climbing the curtains."

The "Adorable Little Sh*t" Movement

The "innocent baby" headcanons were officially flushed down the drain, replaced by stories of draconic mischief. Disney fans began theorizing that the Cirque de Lulu ninjas—the "circus therapists" of Season 4—were the only ones capable of wrangling these royal "cubs."

One fan wrote a popular thread titled The Lion King of Hell:

"Think about it. Paimon isn't Mufasa; he’s more like a fashion-obsessed pride leader. Amethyst is the real power. And Stolas? He wasn’t sitting quietly reading grimoires. He and Vassago were definitely pinning each other down in the dirt like Simba and Nala, practicing their 'pounce' before going on spy missions for the Schiaparellis. They weren't dolls; they were lions."

The Legacy of the Trinity School Kids

The discourse reached a fever pitch when it was confirmed that the "next generation" of Hell—the voices of Paimon’s youngest grandkids—were played by the children of Broadway royalty: Clara Jordan, and Winifred and Wilder Pinkham.

"Hearing the Trinity School drama kids voice these baby dragons really cements the 'Disney' feel," a reviewer noted. "They capture that 'lion cub' energy perfectly—that mix of high-society elegance and 'I’m going to bite your ankles if you don't give me that toy.' It makes the eventual marriage of Stolas and Blitz at the end of Season 4 feel like a hard-won peace after centuries of draconic chaos."

As the fandom moved into the 2026 era of "healing," the image of the Goetia family shifted forever. They were no longer just tragic figures in a grimoire; they were a pride of winged lions, fierce, fashionable, and—as Brandon Rogers promised—utterly "adorable sh*ts."

Forum Thread: "Is Young Stolas the New Stitch?"

User: OhanaMeansChaos26

"Can we finally talk about the Stolas flashback? For years, the headcanon was that he was this fragile, bullied little bird. Then Season 3 drops and shows us that baby dragons are basically winged lion cubs. When he dropped those two dead chickens at Amethyst’s feet with that 'look what I did' chirp? I lost it. He’s not a cinnamon roll; he’s a menace with a high prey drive."

User: MouseHouseSpecialist

"The best part was the reaction from the mortal side of the family. Paimon and Amethyst are beaming with pride like he just won a Nobel Prize, while Brabantio and Margherita Schiaparelli just stand there in their surrealist goth couture looking at the carcasses. Margherita’s face was priceless before she just sighed, picked one up, and took it to the kitchen. That’s peak 'Grandparents of Hell' energy."

The "Tough Love" Debate

User: Fantasia_Fixation

"I love how this season is debunking the 'innocent baby' tropes. Brandon Rogers was right in his interview—baby Stolas was a little shit, and baby Via was clearly the same. Seeing Stolas show off his hunting skills explains so much about his adult confidence (when he’s not being a mess over Blitz). It also ties the Schiaparelli/Goetia alliance together. They don't care about 'propriety'; they care about results. If the kid brings dinner, the kid gets a gold star."

User: SirenSong_88

"It’s the parallel for me. Stolas brings chickens to his parents; centuries later, Octavia is the bridge to all hell tiers because she’s 1/4 imp. The Goetia lineage being 'dragons' (aka flying cats) makes so much sense for their personalities. They aren't just stoic owls; they are predators."

Popular Meme Captions circulating the fandom:

• [Image of baby Stolas with a chicken]: "Me bringing my parents a cool rock I found (the rock is a lawsuit)."

• [Image of Brabantio and Margherita staring]: "When your daughter's in laws are literal Hell royal dragons but you still have to manage the family's Venice assets."

On a rainy January afternoon, a viral thread on the Hellaverse subreddit titled "Winifred Pinkham Was Right: Stolas is Gay Toothless" reached the front page, sparking a massive wave of fan theories and "Headcanon" quotes.

It all started with a snippet from a Brandon Rogers interview where he recalled Bryce Pinkham’s daughter, Winifred, making the comparison. The fans took it and ran, blending the cosmic lore of the Ars Goetia dragons with the ancient instincts of the Night Fury.

"The vibes are just too accurate," wrote user VeniceGoth26. "Think about it. In Season 3, we saw Stolas’s true dragon form—that surrealist, cosmic apex predator. He has that same 'I’m a terrifying ancient power but also a literal house cat' energy that Toothless has. He doesn’t want to fight; he wants to eat snacks and be loved, but if you touch Blitz, he becomes a supernova."

The comments section exploded with favorite "Gay Toothless" headcanons:

• The "Dragon Nip" Headcanon: "Stolas definitely has a spot behind his ears that, if scratched correctly by a certain Imp, makes his eyes dilate exactly like a Night Fury’s. He probably makes that weird warbling purr sound when he’s happy."

• The Inadvertent Evolution: "I love the idea that both Toothless and Stolas are the 'soft' evolutions of their species. They’re both the smartest and most powerful of their kind, yet they choose to spend their time with 'smaller' creatures (Hiccup/Blitz) instead of ruling their own kind with iron claws."

• The Plasma vs. Cosmic Fire: "Remember when Toothless charged his spines with blue lightning? Stolas does the same thing with his Goetia sigils. Except instead of shooting plasma, he just accidentally turns people into stone or teleports them to a black hole jail."

In a Discord server dedicated to the Schiaparelli-Goetia lore, fans began drawing parallels between the two. One fan posted a side-by-side edit of Stolas in his dragon form perched atop the Palace of Versailles and Toothless perched on a cliff in Berk.

"Winifred, Clara, and Wilder are the smartest kids in New York," one fan tweeted, sharing a photo of the Trinity School drama club. "If the kids say Stolas is 'Gay Toothless,' then it is law. I bet Stolas even does that awkward, toothy grin when he’s trying to be charming and fails miserably."

The discourse reached its peak when a fan-artist posted a comic of Vassago passing around "Renaissance Popcorn" while watching Stolas try to land gracefully on a balcony, only to trip over his own wings like a clumsy fledgling.

"The Goetias are just big flying cats," the caption read. "Ancient, terrifying, cosmic cats who just want a nap and a boyfriend."

As the fandom prepared for the series finale, the "Gay Toothless" moniker became a badge of honor. It represented the "Season of Healing"—the transition of a terrifying, abdicated prince into a creature who finally found his "Berk" in the arms of a red imp, proving that even the most ancient dragons just want a place to belong.

On the trinity school drama club

In the r/Hellaverse subreddit, fans gathered to share their favorite headcanons and quotes regarding the Upper West Side’s youngest voice acting legends:

The "Jafar Retired" Incident

One fan posted a viral clip of Jonathan Freeman (Paimon) laughing about his first day in the New York branch of Hellaverse Studios.

Headcanon: "I bet when Clara shouted ‘JAFAR HAS RETIRED!’ the entire studio went silent for five seconds before Jonathan did the Paimon laugh. Now, every time he walks into a recording session, the kids salute him like he’s an abdicated Sultan."

The "Gay Toothless" Philosophy

Winifred Pinkham’s observation that Stolas is "like a gay Toothless" became a staple in the fandom’s memes, especially during the Season 3 Goetia-Dragon reveal.

Headcanon: "Winifred definitely brought her How to Train Your Dragon stickers to the studio and tried to stick a Night Fury one on Bryce’s script. Bryce probably wore it on his forehead for the rest of the day just to make her laugh."

The Pingu & SeaLook Influence

Because the kids are obsessed with Pingu and SeaLook, fans noticed subtle "noot-noot" noises in the background of the dance studio scenes in Season 4.

Quote: "I love how the Trinity School kids voiced the younger imps. You can hear them doing those little seal chirps in the background while Angel is teaching them ballet. It makes the 'Healing Season' feel so much more grounded and adorable."

The "Schiaparelli" Wardrobe

The Trinity School Drama Club recently put on a play, and rumor had it the Hellaverse costume department sent over some "surrealist goth" scraps.

Headcanon: "Clara, Winifred, and Wilder definitely think they are part of the Schiaparelli dynasty now. They probably walk around the Upper West Side in 'Haute Couture' capes made of construction paper, pretending to be the bridge between the mortal world and the Goetia court."

The "Circus Ninja" Therapy

Fans loved the connection between the kids and the "Circus Ninjas" (inspired by Alexander Balzano’s crew).

Quote: "Can you imagine the chaos? You have Alexander Balzano doing aerial stunts on one side of the studio, and the kids are underneath him trying to learn how to do 'ninja rolls' while Brandon Rogers is having an emotional breakdown in the recording booth. It’s not a studio, it’s a family."

The Final Post: "Legacy"

"It’s crazy to think that while Season 3 nearly broke the cosmos with the Stella/Digalaxis feud, the reason Season 4 feels so peaceful is because of these kids. They represent the new era—the bridge, just like Via. From Trinity School to the depths of Hell, they’ve turned the Goetia into 'big flying cats' and made us all believe in healing."

The "Jafar’s Retirement" Incident

The top-voted thread on Disney Reddit, titled "The Day the Lamp Broke," detailed the viral quote from 7-year-old Clara Jordan upon meeting Jonathan Freeman (the voice of Paimon and the original Jafar) at the New York Hellaverse studios.

User1 (DisneyAdult92): "Can we talk about Clara Jordan seeing Jonathan Freeman and yelling, 'LOOK, EVERYBODY! JAFAR HAS RETIRED!'? I imagine Jonathan just standing there in his scarf, closing his eyes, and accepting his fate as a retired sorcerer turned Hell-Grandpa."

User2 (BroadwayBound): "The best part is Jonathan’s reaction. He didn't even correct her. He just smiled that Paimon/Jafar smile. He knows he’s basically Goetia royalty now, and the Schiaparelli-Goetia lore is way more complex than Agrabah anyway."

The "Seal of Approval"

The story concluded with a viral photo of the Trinity School Drama Club bulletin board. Next to a poster for Aladdin, someone had pinned a drawing of a dragon-form Stolas wearing a Schiaparelli-inspired black wedding gown, captioned: "Retired Jafar’s Grandson – The Gay Toothless of Trinity."

Jonathan Freeman reportedly saw the board during a guest workshop and simply whispered, "Bless thee, child," in his full Paimon resonance.

The fandom "Brainrot" over this meeting was immediate. Within hours of Brandon Rogers posting the clip, the headcanons flooded the internet:

• The Elf Theory: Fans obsessed over Clara’s "Lothlórien" comment, headcanning that in the Hellaverse, the Goetia royals actually modeled their mortal "human" disguises after the Cirque performers they saw in the 15th century.

• The Dragon-Cat Connection: Inspired by Winifred’s "Toothless" comment, fans began drawing fanart of Stolas as a massive, purring "Cosmic Dragon-Cat" that only Alex (the Ninja muse) could tame.

• The "Nanny" Ninjas: A popular headcanon emerged that while recording, the Cirque aerialists actually had to hold the kids up to the microphones so they could reach, leading to the "Tall Elves and the Tiny Voices" meme.

• The S4 Tone: Fandom analysts noted that the laughter of the "Camera Ninjas" (including Manny Marichal) heard in the background of these sessions is what gave Season 4 its "breeze-like" and joyful quality compared to the "Season 3 Trauma."

As the kids left the studio, Wilder Pinkham was overheard asking Alex if he could "teach him how to fly like a Goetia." Alex simply tapped his nose and said, "Only if you finish your homework at Trinity first."

On the arrangements for Trinity School Drama club recordings

The "Van to the Studio" Headcanons

The most popular headcanon involves the daily commute from 91st Street to the recording booth. Fans envision a sleek black van pulling up to the New York studio, where the drama teacher acts as a "Cerberus" of discipline.

• The "No Swear" Pact: Fans joke that the kids have a special "clean script" color-coded in pink, while the adults use the standard "Hell-red" scripts. A popular headcanon is that if Brandon Rogers accidentally swears near the kids, he has to put $50 into a "Swear Jar" that funds the Trinity School’s end-of-year play.

• The "Professional" Tot: Fans love the idea of 6-year-old Wilder Pinkham acting like a seasoned Method actor, asking the director, "What is my character’s motivation for this dance class?" while holding a juice box.

Fan-Favorite Quotes & Conversations

Social media is full of imagined dialogue between the Broadway parents and their voice-acting kids:

Jeremy Jordan (to Clara): "Remember, you’re the voice of Paimon’s grandkids. You need to sound royal, but like... 'Upper West Side' royal."

Clara: "Dad, I’ve got this. I’m literally a muse for Kid Charlie. I’m basically Hell-Princess-adjacent."

Bryce Pinkham (to Winifred & Wilder): "Just because you’re recording in the same building as Stolas doesn't mean you can use the Grimoire to get out of your math homework."

The "Schiaparelli Goth" Aesthetic

Because the Schiaparelli-Addams family lore is so heavy in the 2026 episodes, fans headcanon that the Trinity kids started a "Surrealist Goth" trend at school.

• The Headcanon: The drama club kids began wearing tiny, avant-garde Schiaparelli-inspired accessories (like lobster pins or eye-shaped buttons) to their rehearsals, much to the confusion of the non-voice-acting students.

The "Circus Therapy" Influence

Fans often discuss how the influence of Alexander Balzano (Warumono) and the "Circus Ninjas" filtered down to the kids.

• The Headcanon: During breaks at the studio, the Cirque du Soleil crew teaches the kids basic juggling and "ninja focus" exercises. Fans imagine a video leak where Manuel Marichal (Manny) captures the Trinity kids trying to mimic the aerialists, leading to the "safest and most disciplined circus-theatre club in NYC history."

Community Consensus: "A New Era of Healing"

As fans reflect on the "Heal-uva" Season 4, the consensus is that the Trinity kids represent the "New Era" of Hell—one led by Octavia (the 1/4 imp bridge) and defined by the joy of the Circus Therapists rather than the toxicity of the Goetia-Digalaxis feud.

"The fact that these kids record in a 'no-swear zone' while the most chaotic war in Hell-history is being edited in the next room," one viral post reads, "is the exact kind of surrealist irony the Schiaparellis would approve of."

Topic: [DISCUSSION] The Trinity Kids meeting Sarah Brightman is the purest thing in Season 4 production history

User: GoetiaStan2026

Posted January 7, 2026

Can we talk about the latest NY studio leak? As if hearing that Winifred Pinkham (8), Clara Jordan (7), and Wilder Pinkham (6) are voicing Angel Dust’s dance students wasn’t enough, the story of them meeting Sarah Brightman (Amethyst) is legendary.

Apparently, the kids were in the middle of a rehearsal at the New York branch of Hellaverse Studios when Sarah walked in. Winifred, being the daughter of Bryce Pinkham, has obviously seen every Broadway tape in existence. She literally pointed at Sarah and screamed:

"OH MY GOD! CHRISTINE DAAE IS NOW A DRAGON QUEEN!"

Sarah apparently just laughed, face-palmed, and gave them all a royal "Amethyst" hug.

User: CirqueLulu_Fan

The fact that Sarah Brightman is voicing the mother of Stolas and his siblings (Vassago, Ipos, Orobas, Gaap, Seir, Astaroth, and Gremory) is such a power move. Seeing the kids' reaction is just the cherry on top. Imagine being 8 years old and realizing the original Phantom of the Opera lead is playing a cosmic dragon goddess who is also Ozzie’s daughter.

Here is a collection of the top-voted fan stories and "headcanon" dialogues circulating about the Trinity School Drama Club kids meeting the Dragon Queen herself.

Forum Thread: [LEAK] When the Trinity Kids met the original Christine Daae

User: GoetiaGlow2026

Date: January 7, 2026

Can we talk about the recording session at the New York branch of Hellaverse Studios? According to the Brandon Rogers interview, the Trinity School kids (Winifred, Wilder, and Clara) were there to record the voices for Paimon’s grandkids.

Imagine the scene: Sarah Brightman walks in. She’s not just a legend; she’s Amethyst, the matriarch of the Goetias, the woman who tamed Paimon and mothered five kings and two queens.

The Scene:

The kids are sitting in the booth, wearing oversized headphones. Winifred Pinkham (8) looks up, her eyes going wide as saucers as she recognizes the face from her parents' old cast recordings.

Winifred: (Gasping, pointing a finger) "OH MY GOD! CHRISTINE DAAE IS NOW A DRAGON QUEEN!"

Sarah Brightman: (Laughing, covering her face with her hand) "Oh dear, the secret is out! I've traded my opera mask for a set of wings."

Clara Jordan: (Whispering to Wilder) "Does this mean Angel Dust’s dance students have to bow to her? My dad says she’s the Queen of the High E."

Wilder Pinkham: "She’s not just a Queen, she’s a Goetia. She probably taught Stolas how to sing to the stars!"

Thread: The "Cirque de Lulu" Integration

User: NinjaCam_Manny

I was there during the session with Alexander Balzano and the Cirque crew. The atmosphere was so different from the trauma of Season 3. When the kids started cheering for Sarah, the "Camera Ninjas" (including Manuel Marichal) almost dropped their gear laughing.

Fan Fiction Snippet:

The studio monitors showed a rough animatic of Amethyst (Sarah) comforting a young Stolas and Vassago before a spy mission. In the background, the "Circus Ninjas" were performing aerial stunts.

Winifred: "Mr. Brandon says Season 4 is about healing. Is that why you're a dragon now? To protect everyone from the black hole jail?"

Sarah Brightman: (Leaning down to their level) "In the Goetia family, we’ve kept secrets for centuries—from the Medicis to the Borgias. But Amethyst knows that the greatest power isn't a lightning bolt from Ipos; it's a song that brings the stars back after a storm."

The Kids (In Unison): "BEST. DRAGON. EVER."

The Day the Glass Shook: When the Trinity Club Met the Goetia Sisters

The Upper West Side was buzzing with rumors that Vivienne Medrano was recording the final "Dance Academy" scenes for Season 4. Inside the studio, Clara Jordan (7) was leading her best friends Winifred (8) and Wilder Pinkham (6) through a rigorous warm-up. As the voices of Angel Dust’s youngest students, the kids took their jobs seriously—until the heavy soundproof doors swung open.

In walked Idina Menzel and Sierra Boggess, draped in the "surrealist goth" aesthetics of their characters, Astaroth and Gremory. Idina wore a deep violet Schiaparelli-inspired gown, and Sierra was a vision in midnight-silk lace.

The room went silent for exactly five seconds. The drama teacher held his breath. Brandon Rogers reached for his camera.

Then, Clara Jordan’s voice shattered the silence: "OMG ELSA AND ARIEL ARE DRAGON PRINCESSES NOW!"

The resulting scream from the dozen children was so high-pitched and sustained that Brandon Rogers later swore on a livestream that the windows of the Upper West Side studio actually rattled in their frames.

The Headcanons: Disney Fans React

@DefyingGravity_26:

"Can we talk about the irony? Idina Menzel, the Queen of Ice, playing Astaroth, a dragon princess of Hell, and Sierra Boggess, the quintessential Ariel, playing Gremory. Clara Jordan is all of us. I would have screamed so hard the windows wouldn't just shake; they’d shatter."

@HelluvaHistorian:

"My favorite headcanon is that Richard Horvitz (Moxxie) had to use his 'theatre projection voice' just to be heard over the kids. Imagine Brandon Rogers and Vivziepop basically playing sheepdogs trying to herd a group of over-excited 7-year-olds away from 'Queen Elsa.' The de-escalation must have taken hours."

@BroadwayBaby_99:

"I bet Winifred and Wilder were just staring at Idina like, 'Does our dad (Bryce Pinkham) know you can breathe fire?' The fact that the Trinity School drama club voices Paimon’s youngest grandkids makes this so much better. They aren't just fans; they’re playing the family members!"

@SchiaparelliGoth:

"Idina probably leaned down to Clara and said in her Astaroth voice, 'Let it go, darling, the cold never bothered me in the Pride Ring anyway.' And that’s why the screaming started again."

@VassagoPopcorn:

"The best part of the Brandon Rogers interview was him saying they had to record the kids' actual screaming to use for the scene where the Goetia palace is 'healed' by the circus ninjas. They didn't even need foley artists; they just used the 'Elsa and Ariel' meltdown."

The Fan-Scripted Scenario:

The thread soon evolved into a collaborative roleplay of the event:

[INT. HELLAVERSE STUDIOS - NEW YORK BRANCH - DAY]

RICHARD HORVITZ: (Rubbing his temples) Okay, kids, we need to focus. We’re recording the dance class scene with the Tarantella family. Focus on your ‘spider-imp’ energy!

CLARA (7): (Whispering to Winifred) Do you think the Dragon Princesses are real? My dad said they have wings that look like stained glass.

WINIFRED (8): My dad says they’re older than the stars.

(The heavy soundproof doors creak open. IDINA MENZEL and SIERRA BOGGESS walk in, draped in Schiaparelli-inspired velvet wraps, looking every bit like the ancient sisters of Stolas.)

IDINA: (Warmly) Hello, little ones. Ready to make some magic?

SIERRA: (Smiling) We heard the most talented kids in New York were in this room.

CLARA: (Eyes widening to the size of dinner plates, voice cracking) ...Elsa?

WILDER (6): ...Ariel?

CLARA: (A piercing, glass-shattering shriek) OMG ELSA AND ARIEL ARE DRAGON PRINCESSES NOW!

On when the Trinity School kids outed Blake Roman ( LOL )

The sun filtered through the tall windows of the New York branch of Hellaverse Studios, just blocks away from the Trinity School. The atmosphere was light—a stark contrast to the grueling, tear-filled recording sessions of Helluva Boss Season 3. With the Goetia-Digalaxis feud finally wrapped, Season 4 was officially the "Season of Healing," and the studio felt more like a playground than a workplace.

Clara Jordan, seven years old and possessing the dramatic flair of her father, Jeremy, adjusted her backpack like it was a royal cape. Beside her, Winifred and Wilder Pinkham stood like tiny, stern adjudicators of public decorum. As the voices of Angel Dust’s youngest dance students and Paimon’s grandkids, the trio effectively ruled the booth.

The "zero chill" policy of the Trinity School Drama Club was about to claim its latest victim.

Clara marched into the main lounge where Brandon Rogers and Thomas Sanders were discussing the upcoming "Circus Therapist" scripts. She didn't just enter; she made an entrance.

"Excuse me! Everyone! Attention please!" Clara shouted, her voice ringing with the clarity of a Broadway lead.

Brandon looked up, grinning. "What’s the tea, kid Charlie?"

Clara pointed a trembling, accusatory finger toward the breakroom hallway. "It’s Blake Roman! And Etta! They are aggressively canoodling and eating each other's faces in the corner! It’s so unsanitary!"

A deafening silence fell over the room for exactly one second before it was shattered by a chorus of "Ooooooh!" from the other drama club kids.

Winifred Pinkham shook her head solemnly. "In the middle of a pandemic era of hygiene? Truly, the scandal."

Wilder, the youngest at six, added with a shrug, "I think they’re trying to merge into one person like a Goetia dragon."

Blake Roman, who had been trying to discreetly sneak back into the room to grab his coffee, froze. His face transitioned through several shades of crimson, eventually landing on a vibrant "Hell-Prince Red." Realizing there was no escape from the judgment of seven-year-olds, he did the only logical thing: he dropped to all fours and crawled under the nearest craft services table.

"Blake, we can see your shoes!" Thomas Sanders yelled, laughing so hard he had to lean on his fiancé, Manny Marichal. "Is this the 'passionate' energy you're bringing to the role?"

"Shut up!" Blake’s muffled voice came from under the tablecloth. "We were just... talking!"

"With your teeth?" Clara countered, hands on her hips. "You looked like two Octopuses fighting over a shrimp!"

Brandon Rogers doubled over, clutching his stomach. "Someone call Alexander Balzano and the Circus Ninjas! We need a professional aerialist to untangle Blake from his own embarrassment!"

Even the usually stoic Arackniss-voice-double types were chuckling. The "Camera Ninjas" in the corner, led by Manny, didn't miss a beat, snapping "paparazzi" shots of the empty space under the table where a disgraced Broadway star was hiding.

As the kids began a chant of "Un-san-i-tary! Un-san-i-tary!", Brandon wiped a tear of joy from his eye. After the darkness of the retrials, the executions, and the cosmic breaking of the world in Season 3, this was exactly the kind of chaos the Hellaverse needed.

"Well," Brandon whispered to the room at large, "at least we know who the real bosses are. Blake, stay under there until you’ve learned about personal space. We’ve got a wedding scene to record, and I need you less 'octopus' and more 'actor'!"

Forum Thread: "CLARA HAS ZERO CHILL: The Blake Roman Outing Megathread"

User: GoetiaSpy99

Can we talk about the interview where Brandon Rogers describes the NYC recording sessions? He said the Trinity School drama kids (who voice Paimon’s youngest grandkids) have "zero chill," and Clara Jordan is the leader of the chaos.

Imagine being Blake Roman, just trying to have a moment with your fiancé, Etta Grover, and a seven-year-old Charlie Morningstar muse treats you like a biological hazard.

User: GothPreppySal

The quote lives in my head rent-free. Clara literally stormed into the booth and yelled: "Blake Roman and Etta Grover are aggressively canoodling and eating each other's faces at the corner! It’s so unsanitary!"

User: CirqueDeLulu_Fan

The visual of Blake crawling under a table because a child called his kissing "unsanitary" is the most Angel Dust thing to ever happen in real life. I love that the Trinity kids (Winifred, Wilder, and Clara) are the ones keeping the cast humble while they record the wedding of Stolitz.

User: Schiaparelli_Stunt

It’s the contrast for me. In the show, we’re dealing with Ipos beating the five fools (Othello, Iago, etc.) with lightning bolts while Vassago eats Renaissance popcorn. In the studio, we have Blake Roman being roasted by a second-grader for "face-eating."

User: Paimons_Left_Wing

Brandon wasn't kidding when he said the New York branch of Hellaverse Studios is a madhouse. Between Manuel Marichal (Thomas Sanders' fiancé) taking nature photos and the "camera ninjas" laughing in the background, it’s a miracle Season 4 got recorded at all.

The "Retirement of Hades" Incident

The fandom collectively lost their minds when Brandon Rogers posted a "Camera Ninja" vlog capturing the first meeting. As James Woods walked into the studio, still carrying the gravitas of a Goetia elder, Wilder Pinkham squinted at him, his eyes going wide.

Wilder: (Pointing dramatically) "Look everybody! Hades has retired!"

The studio erupts into laughter. Thomas Sanders (Orobas/Gaap) is seen in the background doubled over, while his fiancé, photographer Manuel Marichal, snaps a series of candid shots.

James Woods: (Rolling his eyes with a smirk) "Retire? Kid, in this universe, I’m the one who hires the demons. I’ve been promoted from the Underworld to the Goetia Court."

Clara Jordan: "If you’re Mephistopheles, does that mean you have to be nice to my dad? Because he’s the King of Hell now."

James Woods: "Listen, kid, I don’t care if Jeremy Jordan is a Saint or a Lord, as long as he hits those high notes on the first take."

Fandom Reactions (Excerpts from Hell-Twitter & Reddit)

@GoetiaGoth2026: "Can we talk about the irony of the Trinity School kids being the voices of the 'New Era' imps? It’s such a perfect parallel to Via being the bridge to the lower tiers. The casting this season is chef’s kiss."

@SchiaparelliSnob: "I am obsessed with the fact that Clara Jordan is the official muse for Kid Charlie. To have the daughter of the Lord of Purgatory (Veritos) voicing the next generation of Hell is the kind of lore depth only Brandon and the crew could pull off."

@CirqueDeLuluFan: "The fact that Alex Balzano and the 'Circus Ninjas' are the ones keeping the cast sane during these sessions is everything. Watching James Woods try to stay 'Goetia-serious' while Wilder Pinkham treats him like a retired Disney villain is the highlight of 2026."

@VassagoPopcorn: "James Woods' reaction to the kids is so Mephistopheles coded. He’s the grumpy uncle of the entire production. I love that the Trinity School drama club is basically a feeder program for the Hellaverse now."

On a rainy January afternoon in 2026, a thread on the "Disney/Hellaverse Discourse" forum went viral, titled: "Can we talk about how the Trinity School kids are basically tiny, unhinged versions of their parents' characters?"

User1: MouseHouseHeir

"Did anyone see the clip of Clara (Jeremy Jordan’s daughter) in the studio? She’s the muse for Kid Charlie, but she has the chaotic energy of a Vaggie-Blitzø hybrid. Brandon Rogers was right—those kids have ZERO chill. She told a story about her school's lunchroom drama that sounded like a Shakespearean tragedy."

User2: Goetia_Stan_2026

"I was there for the livestream! Clara stood on a chair in the NY studio and shouted, 'And then the second-grade treasurer tried to embezzle the glitter glue, but I told him I have friends in the Purgatory department!'

She’s 7. She is literally the real-life bridge between Hell and the Upper West Side."

User3: BroadwayBound

"It’s the Pinkham kids for me. Winifred (8) and Wilder (6) were telling Brandon Rogers about their drama club elections. Winifred apparently looked a teacher in the eye and said, 'You cannot abdicate me; I am the dragon of the playground.'

She’s definitely been listening to Bryce practice his Stolas lines for Season 3. The Disney fans are shaking because Disney kids are usually so 'wholesome,' but these Hellaverse kids are out here living the Schiaparelli-level drama."

User4: IposProtected

"The headcanon is real. The fans are calling them the 'Baby Goetias.' My favorite quote from the leak was Wilder Pinkham explaining a playground spat:

'It wasn’t a fight, it was a diplomatic effort with naval feats. I am the Othello of the sandbox, and Tommy is the Iago who tried to jockey himself into my slide territory. He’s been cut off like a Medici.'

I’m convinced these kids have read the entire 2026 lore Bible for the Schiaparelli/Ars Goetia backstory."

User5: Imagineer_Dreamer

"Honestly, the Disney fandom is adopting them. We spent years on 'Main Street USA' being polite, and now we have the Hellaverse kids telling tales of 'school drama' that involve complex chess games and 'purgatory lords.'

When Winifred told the camera, 'The kindergarteners are like the Capones—the debris they leave behind in the nap room is IMMENSE,' I felt that. It’s like the Tarantella family code has leaked into the Trinity School curriculum."

User6: StolasBirdWatcher

"The best part is Brandon Rogers just sitting there in the background of the video, recording them for the dance student voices, looking terrified but impressed. He said the kids tell 'tall tales' like Mater from Cars, but instead of tractors, it’s about who is an 'illegitimate half-imp' in the third grade.