The live-action Masters of the Universe film has forged Jared Leto as Skeletor.
It was beforehand introduced that Nicholas Galitzine, identified for starring in 2024’s The Concept of You, will play He-Man in a live-action Masters of the Universe film being developed by Amazon MGM Studios. The film is scheduled to be launched in 2026.
Now, per The Hollywood Reporter, Leto has been forged within the Masters of the Universe as Skeletor.
Who else has been forged within the Masters of the Universe film?
Together with Galitzine and Leto, the forged of Masters of the Universe contains Camila Mendes as Teela, Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms, and Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn.
In response to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam C. Wilson has additionally been tapped to play Lure Jaw within the movie whereas Hafthor Bjornsson has been forged as Tri-Klops.
“Plot particulars are being saved underneath wraps, however the idea facilities on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, because of his Energy Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman energy and talents,” The Hollywood Reporter’s article notes. Along with his assortment of allies, he defends the planet from the evil Skeletor and his armies.”
The film, impressed by the toy model that was initially launched within the Eighties, is being directed by Travis Knight. Knight’s earlier filmography contains 2016’s Kubo and the Two Strings and 2018’s Bumblebee, whereas he’s moreover engaged on a stop-motion film for Laika titled Wildwood, which can be launched in 2025.
Jeff Sneider’s The InSneider initially reported that Leto had been provided the Skeletor position in September 2024.
The screenplay for Masters of the Universe was written by Chris Butler, whereas preliminary drafts got here from David Callaham, Aaron Nee, and Adam Nee. Escape Artists and Mattel Movies produce the film.
Masters of the Universe can be launched in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.
