As a child of the ’80s, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nostalgia upon hearing that Jared Leto is set to play Skeletor in the live-action Masters of the Universe movie! Growing up, I was always enamored by the vibrant world of Eternia and the epic battles between He-Man and Skeletor. To think that this iconic tale is being brought to life with such a talented cast is truly incredible.
The live-action Masters of the Universe movie has cast Jared Leto as Skeletor.
Back in the day, I stumbled upon some exciting news as a gamer – Nicholas Galitzine, famously recognized for his role in The Idea of You (2024), is set to embody He-Man in an upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe movie! This epic production is being brought to life by Amazon MGM Studios and, get this, it’s slated to hit our screens in 2026! Can’t wait to see this masterpiece unfold!
Now, per The Hollywood Reporter, Leto has been cast in the Masters of the Universe as Skeletor.
Who else has been cast in the Masters of the Universe movie?
Besides Galitzine and Leto, the ensemble of Masters of the Universe also features Camila Mendes portraying Teela, Idris Elba taking on the roles of both Duncan and Man-at-Arms, and Alison Brie bringing Evil-Lyn to life.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Sam C. Wilson is set to take on the role of Trap Jaw in the upcoming movie, and Hafthor Bjornsson has been chosen for the part of Tri-Klops.
According to an article in The Hollywood Reporter, specific details about the storyline are being kept secret, but it revolves around Prince Adam from the world of Eternia. By wielding his Power Sword, he transforms into He-Man, a powerful character with extraordinary physical abilities. Alongside a group of allies, He-Man protects their planet from the evil forces led by Skeletor and his troops.
The upcoming film is being helmed by Travis Knight, who gained recognition for directing movies like Kubo and the Two Strings (released in 2016) and Bumblebee (from 2018). He’s also working on a stop-motion project called Wildwood, set to hit theaters in 2025. This new movie is based on a toy line that became popular in the 1980s.
According to Jeff Sneider’s report, it was suggested in September 2024 that Jared Leto might take on the role of Skeletor.
The screenplay for Masters of the Universe was written by Chris Butler, while initial drafts came from David Callaham, Aaron Nee, and Adam Nee. Escape Artists and Mattel Films produce the movie.
Masters of the Universe will be released in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.
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2024-12-21 01:41