Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the inaugural picture from their live-action Masters of the Universe adaptation, showcasing Nicholas Galitzine wielding the enduring Energy Sword as He-Man.
Although Galitzine’s face stays hidden, the picture highlights his impressively muscular He-Man physique. The choice to set this adaptation on Earth somewhat than the paranormal realm of Eternia has dampened some followers’ enthusiasm for the undertaking.
The narrative positions Adam as an on a regular basis particular person with an earthly workplace place in our modern world. The Masters of the Universe mythology exists solely as childhood tales in his reminiscence.
The leaked synopsis reads: “10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Energy Sword—the one hyperlink to his residence on Eternia.
“After monitoring it down nearly 20 years later, Prince Adam is whisked again throughout house to defend his residence planet towards the evil forces of Skeletor.
“However to defeat such a strong villain, Prince Adam will first have to uncover the mysteries of his previous and develop into He-Man: probably the most highly effective man within the Universe!”
On the helm is director Travis Knight, with a stellar solid together with Camila Mendes portraying Teela, Alison Brie (Neighborhood) as Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba (Luther) embodying Man-At-Arms, and Jared Leto (Blade Runner 2049) taking up the position of Skeletor.
The ensemble additionally options Sam C. Wilson as Lure Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops.
The screenplay comes from Chris Butler (ParaNorman), constructing upon an earlier model by David Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings).
