Summary
Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man casting has been met with some skepticism, but two of his movies prove he’s the perfect choice for theMasters of the Universereboot – whatever direction the filmmakers take. A new live-actionMasters of the Universemovie has been in and out of development for years, but it’s finally starting to take shape.Bumblebee’s Travis Knight has been confirmed for the director’s chair and theMasters of the Universereboot is slated for a theatrical release on July 21, 2025.
The producers of the newMasters of the Universemovie have finally revealedwho they’ve chosen to play He-Man: Nicholas Galitzine. With roles inMary & George, Camila Cabello’sCinderella, andRed, White & Royal Blue, Galitzine is one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood right now.There’s been some skepticism that Galitzine can fill the role previously played by Dolph Lundgren, but two of the actor’s recent movies prove he’s the perfect casting choice, no matter what kind of reboot they make.
Bottoms Proves Nicholas Galitzine Is Perfect For A Goofy, Self-Aware He-Man
Galitzine’s Jeff is basically a silly, Thor: Ragnarok-esque He-Man
One possible approach to theMasters of the Universereboot would be a comedic, self-parodying take likeThor: Ragnarok. If the producers are looking for a goofy, self-aware portrayal of He-Man, then Galitzine’s turn inthe hit 2023 comedyBottomsproves he’ll be perfect. InBottoms, Galitzine plays Jeff, the high school’s star football player who’s so pampered and coddled that he doesn’t even have to push his own lunch tray along the counter in the cafeteria.
Jeff is the kind of naive, clueless meathead that Taika Waititi characterized Thor as inRagnarok. And whether he was overreacting to a mild injury or dancing to “Total Eclipse of the Heart,”Galitzine nailed every gag. If theMasters of the Universereboot is a self-deprecating comedy, Galitzine will surely give a hilarious lead performance.
The Idea Of You Proves Galitzine Could Also Play A More Serious He-Man
Galitzine takes Hayes Campbell’s problems seriously
If theMasters of the Universeproducers are aiming for a more serious and sincere take on the material, then Galitzine’s work in the acclaimed 2024 romantic dramaThe Idea of Youproves he’d be perfect for that, too. Famously based on Harry Styles fan fiction,The Idea of Yourevolves around a middle-aged woman who faces intense media scrutiny when she starts dating a twentysomething pop idol, played by Galitzine. Despite its cheesy premise,The Idea of Youtakes its love story seriously.
Galitzine did a great job of playing his character’s emotions earnestlyand making the romance ring true in spite of the soapy, melodramatic premise. He could do the same thing with theMasters of the Universemythology. He would nail a sincere portrayal of He-Man that takes his problems seriously.
Masters of the Universe
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Masters of the Universe (2026) follows Prince Adam nearly two decades after his arrival on Earth as he is summoned back to Eternia. To combat the villainous Skeletor, Adam must unlock the secrets of his past and transform into He-Man, embracing his destiny to save his homeland.
