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New He-Man Revealed: Nicholas Galitzine in Masters of the Universe

May 30, 2024 10:55 AM

Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced Nicholas Galitzine as the new He-Man for the upcoming live-action "Masters of the Universe" movie. Originally helmed by the Nee brothers and set to star Kyle Allen, the project has undergone significant changes. Now directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee) with a script co-written by Chris Butler (Kubo and the Two Strings), the movie will introduce a 10-year-old Prince Adam who ends up on Earth, separated from his Power Sword. Two decades later, he must reclaim the sword and return to Eternia to defend it against Skeletor. The film is slated for a summer 2026 release.

Who is playing He-Man in the new live-action Masters of the Universe movie?

Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as He-Man in the upcoming "Masters of the Universe" live-action movie.

The "Masters of the Universe" franchise began as a line of action figures in the 1980s, followed by an animated TV series that became a pop culture phenomenon. The story revolves around Prince Adam of Eternia, who transforms into He-Man, the world's most powerful man, to protect his planet from the evil Skeletor. The movie aims to reignite interest in this beloved series while introducing it to a new generation.



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