TheMasters of the Universemovie has gathered four new villains. The multimedia franchise, which is set in a sci-fi fantasy universe and generally follows the longstanding battle between He-Man and the wicked Skeletor on the planet Eternia, kicked off as a toy line in 1982, which was followed by a 1983 animated series. TheupcomingMasters of the Universemovieis the latest live-action project in the franchise, starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms.
Amazon MGM StudiosandMattel, Inc.have now announced that more villains will be joining the cast alongside the already announced Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn.Jared Leto has boarded the project as Skeletor, the sorcerer who has a skull for a face and seeks to take over Eternia and eventually the universe. Also joining the cast are Sam C. Wilson as the cyborg Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as the horned strongman Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as the triangular-eyed bounty hunter Tri-Klops.
What This Means For Masters Of The Universe
The Rogue’s Gallery Has Gained Some Major Players
With so many villains to keep track of, it’s important that theMasters of the Universemovie captures the bold, unique characterizations that differentiated them in the originalHe-Man TV shows. The movie seems set to bring them to life properly with this influx of stars, many of whom have ample experience playing a variety of villains. For instance,Jared Leto recently played the title character in the Marvel antihero movieMorbius, but he has also portrayed key antagonists including Niander Wallace inBlade Runner 2049and the iconic Batman villain Joker inSuicide Squadand Zack Snyder’sJustice League.
Jared Leto won an Oscar for his portrayal of Raymond Rayon in 2013’sDallas Buyers Club.
Leto’s co-stars are also up to the challenge. Sam C. Wilson (who plays Blood inHouse of the Dragon)recently portrayed iconic Charles Dickens antagonist Bill SikesinDodger, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (who played The Mountain inGame of Thrones) has portrayed other intimidating characters including Thorfinnr Tooth-Gnasher in2022’sThe Northman, and Kojo Attah has cut his teeth in supporting roles in major projects such asThe Beekeeper,Wrath of Man, andSupacell. With their wide array of experience, they should be able to breathe life into the iconic animated characters.
Our Take On The Masters Of The Universe Casting
The Movie Is Broadening Its Scope
The fact that so many villains have joined theMasters of the Universemovie at once has offered some insight into the movie, even though plot details are still being kept tightly under wraps.It seems that the movie will have a broader focusthan simply having He-Man fight Skeletor for the majority of the story. With so many villains at hand, it seems likely that He-Man and his allies will have to face many obstacles on whatever quest they undertake.
Masters of the Universe
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Masters of the Universe (2026) follows Prince Adam nearly two decades after his arrival on Earth as he is summoned back to Eternia. To combat the villainous Skeletor, Adam must unlock the secrets of his past and transform into He-Man, embracing his destiny to save his homeland.
