"Masters of the Universe" Live-Action Film Details
Amazon MGM has released the trailer for "Masters of the Universe," a live-action adaptation of Mattel’s "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" animated TV series. The film is directed by Travis Knight.
Cast
The cast includes:
- Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man
- Jared Leto as Skeletor
- Camila Mendes as Teela
- Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn
- Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress
- Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-At-Arms
- James Purefoy as King Randor
- Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena
- Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw
- Sasheer Zamata as Suzie
- Additional cast members include Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Hafthor Bjornsson, Kojo Attah, John Xue Zhang, and Christian Vunipola.
Production and Release
The film is produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Mattel Films, and Escape Artists, with distribution by Amazon MGM. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch of Escape Artists, who have been developing the film since 2010, serve as producers. The screenplay was written by Chris Butler.
After a period of development across various studios, directors, and casts, the project was secured by Amazon MGM in 2023. Travis Knight and Chris Butler were announced as director and screenwriter in February 2024. Principal photography commenced in London in January 2025.
"Masters of the Universe" is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5.