Nicholas Galitzine to play He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe'
What's the story
Nicholas Galitzine, recognized for his performance in The Idea of You, has been confirmed to play He-Man in the forthcoming film adaptation, Masters of the Universe. The movie, directed by Travis Knight, known for his work on Bumblebee, is a production venture by Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel. The much-anticipated film is slated for a theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
Production history
'Masters of the Universe' journey to the big screen
Masters of the Universe has had a challenging journey to the big screen, initially set up at Warner Bros. and Sony before moving to Netflix, which dropped it in 2023 due to budget issues. The project has been linked with various directors since 2007, including John Stevenson, Jon M. Chu, McG, and Aaron and Adam Nee. Actor Kyle Allen was previously attached to play He-Man.
Movie details
Screenplay and plot details of 'Masters of the Universe'
The screenplay for Masters of the Universe is being penned by Chris Butler, following an initial draft by David Callaham and the Nee brothers. While specific plot details remain confidential, a previous synopsis from the studio reveals that it centers around Prince Adam aka He-Man who crash-lands on Earth in a spaceship as a child and later defends his home planet against evil forces.
Production details
Production team and studio's excitement for 'Masters of the Universe'
The film is being produced by Escape Artists's Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch, along with Mattel Films's Robbie Brenner. It is one of 15 live-action motion pictures currently in development at Mattel. Julie Rapaport, head of film production and development at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed her enthusiasm about Galitzine's casting stating, "We're thrilled to bring the beloved Masters of the Universe to life and couldn't be more excited to announce the immensely talented Nicholas Galitzine as our He-Man."
Actor's journey
Galitzine's continued association with Amazon MGM Studios
Masters of the Universe marks a continuation of Galitzine's relationship with Amazon MGM Studios, following his role opposite Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You. He has also appeared in Amazon's Cinderella remake and Netflix's Purple Hearts. Among his other credits is Amazon MGM's Red, White & Royal Blue, which currently has a sequel in development.