Jared Leto to Play Main Villain in New Masters of the Universe Movie
December 23, 2024, 06:33 AM
Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Jared Leto will star in the upcoming Masters of the Universe film. He will take on the role of Skeletor, the arch-nemesis of He-Man and King Randor.
The film will be directed by Travis Knight, known for Bumblebee. Nicholas Galitzine will play the lead role of He-Man.
Here are other characters from the movie and the actors who will portray them:
- Trap Jaw — Sam C. Wilson;
- Goat Man — Hafthor Bjornsson;
- Tri-Klops — Kojo Attah;
- Evil-Lyn — Alison Brie;
- Man-At-Arms — Idris Elba;
- Teela — Camila Mendes.
The Masters of the Universe franchise is based on the popular Mattel toy line. In 1987, an adaptation starring Dolph Lundgren was released, but it received only a 5.4 rating on IMDb and grossed $17.3 million against a $22 million budget.
The new adaptation is scheduled to be released in June 2026.