He-Man is a cartoon character from the eighties known for the series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe”, where he and his companions face the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull. .
Who will star in the live-action ‘Masters of the Universe’ and when will it premiere?
For years there have been attempts to make a live-action version of this story, and now it is coming to fruition. After hours of searching, the actor to play this blonde-haired, big-muscled character, Nicholas Galitzine, was found.
According to the portal Screenrant, the company that will undertake the project will be Mattel Films, the same company that brought “Barbie” to the cinema in 2023. The He-Man film will be titled “Masters of the Universe” and will is directed by Travis Knight, executive director of animation studio Laika. The polished screenplay is by Chris Butler and is based on a first draft written by David Callaham, Aaron Nee and Adam Nee.
Early rumors suggest that this live-action film will be released in 2026. Here is its official synopsis, which gives fans an idea of what its plot will be.
Galitzine is currently the only confirmed actor, but the full cast is expected to be announced before the end of the year.
Taking to his official Instagram account, the Briton shared the news and added how honored he was to be cast in the role.
Nicholas Galitzine and his acting career
While you might think Nicholas Galitzine is an under-recognized actor, it turns out that in recent years his name has been gaining traction. The 29-year-old began his career in 2014 in productions in his country, but rose to fame in Hollywood with his participation in the series “Cinderella”, “Mary & George” in 2021 and the film “Red, White & Royal Blue”.
Without a doubt, her most notable role to date is that of Hayes Campbell in The Idea of You, where she stars alongside Anne Hathaway as Solènem, a 40-year-old single mother who ends up falling for Hayes. , who curiously is a famous pop icon in the film.
It’s currently unknown if Galitzine will focus on building his physique for his role as He-Man from now on, or if he has other projects to prioritize.
Do you think he is the right choice for the role? Tell us in the comments.
Source: univision
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