The much-anticipated return of He-Man to the big screen is now a step closer to reality. Nicholas Galitzine, who is set to play the lead role in the live action He-Man film, “Masters of the Universe,” has announced the start of the film’s production. Although the movie’s premiere date is yet to be disclosed, the buzz suggests a 2026 release.
Galitzine’s Physical Transformation for He-Man
Embodying the barbarian character required a massive physical transformation for Galitzine. Celebrating the start of production, he shared a photo on Instagram showcasing his muscular build without revealing the full look of the character. However, he is seen gripping the iconic Power Sword, hinting at his character’s transformation.
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He captioned the photo, “After several months of intense training, I am thrilled to share that we have officially begun production for ‘Masters of the Universe.’ Our director, Travis Knight, has assembled the most amazing cast and created a stunning tapestry of Eternia and the world around it. I can’t wait for you all to see it. More to come, but for now, here’s a sneak peek of the Power Sword. By the power of Grayskull!”
Star-studded Cast of ‘Masters of the Universe’
Besides Galitzine, the cast of “Masters of the Universe” also includes Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Maligna, Jared Leto as Skeleton, Idris Elba as Mentor, Morena Baccarin as Sorceress, Sam C. Wilson as Mandible, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Fist, Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops, John Xue Zhang as Ram-Man, Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson as Goat Man, Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlenna, James Purefoy as King Randor, Sasheer Zamata as Suzie, and Christian Vunipola as Hussein.
The Journey of Live Action He-Man
Before Galitzine was confirmed for the role, Kyle Allen and Noah Centineo were considered for the part by other studios. The project was initially set up at Warner Bros. and Sony before moving to Netflix. However, due to budgetary issues, Netflix cancelled the movie in 2023. Now, the baton of production has been taken up by Amazon MGM Studios.
Nicholas Galitzine’s Remarkable Filmography
Galitzine has made his mark in the industry with successful films such as “An Idea of You” with Anne Hathaway, “Red, White, and Blood Blue” with Taylor Perez, “Salute to Love” with Sofia Carson, “Mary & George” with Julianne Moore, and “Cinderella” with Camila Cabello.
As we await the return of He-Man, stay tuned for more updates on the live action He-Man movie.
