Nicholas Galitzineis definitely one of the most in-demand actors of this generation. While he has been in the public eye since 2014, Galitzine rose to greater prominence in the years between 2020 and 2024, with starring roles from one project to another including in the romantic dramaPurple Hearts, the absurd teen comedyBottoms, the queer rom-comRed, White & Royal Blue, the romantic dramedyThe Idea of You, and the historical drama seriesMary & George. He can next be seen as He-Man in theMasters of the Universereboot, which is set for a 2026 release. Speaking about the upcoming feature, Galitzine revealed that the Prime Video live-action adaptation will be “quite different” from the 1980s animated series, titledHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
Based on the toy line byMattel(the same company that brought usBarbie),Masters of the Universehas already received different iterations in the past decades, from video games and television shows to movies and several comic series. It also won’t be the first time the franchise will be receiving the live-action treatment, withDolph Lundgrenhaving previously playedHe-Manback in 1987. When asked byThe Hollywood Reporterabout the comparison betweenTravis Knight’s live-action adaptation and the old animated series, Galitzine told the outlet:
“Look, what I will say is our version is quite different from the original animation, which we all agree was camp within its own right and worked so well for the time. But there’s been a couple of iterations, obviously since there was theRevelationversion ofMaster of the Universe, and the comics themselves. And we’re very much treating our script as as Bible, you know. But it’s kind of amazing to hear what this show meant to a lot of people. It was really formative for a lot of people, so it’s exciting to do something that will have a nostalgia element as well as hopefully attract a bunch of new fans.”
Everything We Know About the ‘Masters of the Universe’ Reboot So Far
Clips, trailers, and images have yet to be unveiled considering the upcoming reboot is still in the early stages of development. But while we still have to wait for other details (including the production start date), it has been confirmed that the feature will be released onJune 5, 2026. In addition to Galitzine playing He-Man and his alter ego Prince Adam, the actor will be joined byIdris Elbaas Man-At-Arms/Duncan,Camila Mendesas Teela,Alison Brieas Evil-Lyn,Jared Letoas Skeletor,Sam C. Wilsonas Trap Jaw,Hafthor Bjornssonas Goat Man, andKojo Attahas Tri-Klops.
The synopsis for the movie (viaDeadline) reads as follows:
“The movie follows ten-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe.”
Stay tuned to Collider for future updates about theMasters of the Universereboot.
