Amazon MGM Studios‘ Masters of the Universe reboot has found its Skeletor.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Jared Leto has been tapped to play Skeletor, the skull-faced, blue-skinned sorcerer who is determined to discover the secrets of Castle Grayskull, as he believes this will allow him to conquer not only Eternia but the entire universe. Additionally, Sam C. Wilson, Hafthor Bjornsson, and Kojo Attah have been cast as Trap Jaw, Goat Man, and Tri-Klops, respectively.
The foursome join previously announced cast members Alison Brie as Skeletor’s second-in-command Evil-Lyn, Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Idris Elba as Duncan / Man-at-Arms.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities. With his assortment of allies, he defends the planet from the evil Skeletor and his armies.
Travis Knight will direct Masters of the Universe from a screenplay by Chris Butler, with an initial draft penned by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. The movie is set to be released in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.
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