The Masters of the Universe movie is the latest live-action project in the franchise, starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms.

Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel, Inc. have now announced that more villains will be ing the cast alongside the already announced Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn. Jared Leto has boarded the project as Skeletor, the sorcerer who has a skull for a face and seeks to take over Eternia and eventually the universe. Also ing the cast are Sam C. Wilson as the cyborg Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as the horned strongman Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as the triangular-eyed bounty hunter Tri-Klops.

What This Means For Masters Of The Universe

Jared Leto's Morbius staring up with his head tilted low and with white eyes in the SSU

With so many villains to keep track of, it's important that the Masters of the Universe movie captures the bold, unique characterizations that differentiated them in the original He-Man TV shows. The movie seems set to bring them to life properly with this influx of stars, many of whom have ample experience playing a variety of villains. For instance, Jared Leto recently played the title character in the Marvel antihero movie Morbius, but he has also portrayed key antagonists including Niander Wallace in Blade Runner 2049 and the iconic Batman villain Joker in Suicide Squad and Zack Snyder's Justice League.

Jared Leto won an Oscar for his portrayal of Raymond Rayon in 2013's Dallas Buyers Club.

Leto's co-stars are also up to the challenge. Sam C. Wilson (who plays Blood in House of the Dragon) recently portrayed iconic Charles Dickens antagonist Bill Sikes in Dodger, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (who played The Mountain in Game of Thrones) has portrayed other intimidating characters including Thorfinnr Tooth-Gnasher in 2022's The Northman, and Kojo Attah has cut his teeth in ing roles in major projects such as The Beekeeper, Wrath of Man, and Supacell. With their wide array of experience, they should be able to breathe life into the iconic animated characters.

Our Take On The Masters Of The Universe Casting

The Movie Is Broadening Its Scope

Trap Jaw and Man At Arms standing together in Masters of the Universe Revelation

The fact that so many villains have ed the Masters of the Universe movie at once has offered some insight into the movie, even though plot details are still being kept tightly under wraps. It seems that the movie will have a broader focus than simply having He-Man fight Skeletor for the majority of the story. With so many villains at hand, it seems likely that He-Man and his allies will have to face many obstacles on whatever quest they undertake.

Source: Amazon MGM Studios & Mattel, Inc.

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Masters of the Universe
Not Yet Rated
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Release Date
June 6, 2026
Director
Travis Knight
Writers
Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham
Producers
Alan Collis, David S. Goyer, Jason Blumenthal, Julia Pistor, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch, Todd Black, DeVon Franklin, David Voss

Cast

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  • Headshot Of Nicholas Galitzine
    Nicholas Galitzine
    Adam / He-Man
  • Headshot Of Camila Mendes
    Camila Mendes
    Teela
  • Headshot Of Alison Brie In The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2024
    Alison Brie
    Evil-Lyn

Prince Adam returns to Eternia after years on Earth to battle Skeletor. To succeed, he must confront his past and transform into He-Man, harnessing the immense power needed to save his world.

Main Genre
Fantasy