Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films’ live-action Netflix’s animated series Masters of the Universe: Revolution.

The original live-action Evil-Lyn, Meg Foster, recently returned to the franchise to voice Motherboard in Masters of the Universe: Revolution.

Per Mattel Films, the new Masters of the Universe reboot has cast GLOW’s Alison Brie as the latest live-action Evil-Lyn. This latest casting announcement comes on the heels of Riverdale’s Camila Mendes being named as Eternia’s Captain of the Royal Guard, Teela. Meanwhile, Nicholas Galitzine (The Idea of You) was first announced as Prince Adam, aka He-Man, back in May this year. These continued casting announcements also bode well for a project that has faced multiple setbacks and delays over the years.

Evil-Lyn’s Casting Paves The Way For The New Skeletor

Audiences Are Still Yet To Learn Who Will Play He-Man's Arch-Nemesis

Brie’s casting as Evil-Lyn not only points toward increased momentum on the often-delayed Masters of the Universe reboot, but it also provides an interesting counterpoint to the announcement of Mendes as Teela. Often considered to be Teela’s direct counterpart, Evil-Lyn’s original action figure was even identical to Teela’s except for her color scheme and head. However, with Mendes’ Teela now receiving her own nemesis, Masters of the Universe fans will likely begin wondering when the franchise’s main antagonist will be revealed.

Many fans have even gone so far as to suggest that casting the role of Skeletor may necessitate selecting an established and well-known actor to do the role justice.

Initially played by Frank Langella in the 1987 movie, Skeletor’s first live-action appearance was widely considered the high point in an adaptation that otherwise fell flat with audiences and critics alike. As such, whoever director Travis Knight selects as his Skeletor will likely have a daunting task ahead of them in bringing such an iconic villain to life. Many fans have even gone so far as to suggest that casting the role of Skeletor may necessitate selecting an established and well-known actor to do the role justice.

With the new Masters of the Universe reboot currently eyeing a June 2026 release date, it is likely that audiences will increasingly begin to learn more about which actors are being selected to take on the franchise’s assortment of iconic characters. However, aside from the role of Prince Adam himself, few casting decisions are likely to generate the same kind of pre-release buzz as Skeletor’s. With three key roles already filled, such an announcement could likely be just around the proverbial corner.

Source: Mattel Films