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OG He-Man Dolph Lundgren calls passing the torch to Nicholas Galitzine in Masters of the Universe ’emotional’| Interview

OG He-Man Dolph Lundgren calls passing the torch to Nicholas Galitzine in Masters of the Universe ’emotional’| Interview

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It was in 1987 that Dolph Lundgren proclaimed he had ‘the power’ as he transformed into He-Man for the character’s debut on the big screen. Four decades on, Nicholas Galitzine is taking over the mantle in a reboot, directed by Travis Knight. Masters of the Universe released in theatres this weekend, and to fans’ surprise, it featured a cameo from Dolph himself. Dolph Lundgren (L) played He-Man in the 1987 film, Masters of the Universe, while Nicholas Galitzine (R) stars in the new reboot. Dolph Lundgren on Nicholas Galitzine Prior to the release, the veteran action star spoke to Hindustan Times about filming the cameo, passing off the torch to Nicholas, and how action stars of today have it different from his days. In He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Dolph appears as a man in the gym who offers advice to the ‘new guy’ Nicholas. The meta scene has been praised by fans. Talking about filming it, Dolph says, “It was a bit emotional. When I showed up on set, I hadn’t met …

Masters of the Universe: He Man finds his power again in a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing adventure

Masters of the Universe: He Man finds his power again in a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing adventure

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I had a faint recollection of He-Man‘s iconic ‘I have the power!’ battle cry as I settled in to watch the new live-action adaptation. Like many children of the 90s, I had been fascinated by the cartoon hero whose transformation from Prince Adam to the mighty He-Man felt nothing short of magical. With a live-action film arriving in cinemas, and without having revisited any other adaptation post that, there was some nostalgia. The real question, however, was whether a story that once captivated children could still resonate with the same audience now all grown up. A still from Masters of the Universe The story revolves around Prince Adam, forced to flee his home planet after Skeletor launches an attack and seizes control. During his escape to Earth, he loses his mighty sword, the very source of his power, and spends years searching for it. When he finally finds it, Skeletor’s forces are quick to close in, setting the stage for a battle that drives the rest of the film. The simplicity of the narrative works …

He-Man Is Back: Meet the characters in new Masters of the Universe movie

He-Man Is Back: Meet the characters in new Masters of the Universe movie

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Nearly 40 years after the original film, He-Man has returned to the big screen. Masters of the Universe, which is directed by Travis Knight and Bumblebee, arrived in cinemas on June 5, 2026. The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films, with Sony Pictures handling international distribution. Nicholas Galitzine plays He-Man in Masters of the Universe. The film follows Prince Adam as he returns to his home planet of Eternia to embrace his destiny as He-MaMasters of the Universen and save his home from the evil forces of Skeletor. The screenplay is written by Chris Butler, Aaron and Adam Nee, and David Callaham, based on the Masters of the Universe toy line by Mattel. The film has a running time of 141 minutes. Also Read: Anthony Head’s cause of death and family: What happened to Buffy and Ted Lasso star? Nicholas Galitzine plays He-Man and the villain Skeletor Nicholas Galitzine plays the dual role of Prince Adam and his alter ego He-Man. The actor told PEOPLE magazine in December 2025 that bulking …

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine shines in old-school campy and fun superhero adventure

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine shines in old-school campy and fun superhero adventure

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Director: Travis Knight Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, and Idris Elba Rating: ★★★⯪ Social media is a curious beast. Over the years, it has revived several beaten-down IPs and franchises from the past, transforming them into ‘cult classics’ through the magic of memes and chat forums. Masters of the Universe is one such franchise. Skeletor memes and dancing He-Man GIFs began a resurgence of interest in the universe, and the reboot dutifully followed. And, as a few other franchises have done of late, Masters of the Universe plays up the fun, playful, campy side of its predecessors, providing entertainment by being unserious yet not frivolous. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine stars as the titular character. The premise Prince Adam of Eternia must flee his utopian kingdom after the evil warlock Skeletor overthrows his father, the king, and seizes control of Eternia. Entrusted with the magical Power Sword, he escaped through a portal to Earth. But …

Important to honour He-Man’s legacy: ‘Masters of the Universe’ director Travis Knight

Important to honour He-Man’s legacy: ‘Masters of the Universe’ director Travis Knight

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Mumbai, Filmmaker Travis Knight says he was a huge fan of Mattel’s iconic sword-and-sorcery toy franchise “Masters of the Universe” and that’s why he wanted to give audiences a faithful adaptation with his feature film take on the series. Important to honour He-Man’s legacy: ‘Masters of the Universe’ director Travis Knight His film, “Masters of the Universe”, is the second live-action film based on the popular toys after 1987’s Dolph Lundren-starrer movie of the same title. In the movie, actor Nicholas Galitzine takes on the popular role of Prince Adam aka He-Man, a character that has fans all over the world, including India. As a filmmaker, Knight, who earlier directed the “Transformers” spin-off movie “Bumblebee”, said it was important for him to understand what had made the toy franchise such an enduring cultural phenomenon. “Anytime you’re looking at adapting any kind of property, whether it’s a book, a video game, a toy line or a cartoon, it is important that you understand what was special and unique about it to begin with. “Ideally, the people …

Camila Mendes checked online reactions to her Masters of the Universe casting to prepare ‘internal clapback’ for trolls

Camila Mendes checked online reactions to her Masters of the Universe casting to prepare ‘internal clapback’ for trolls

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She has been Veronica Lodge, and now Camila Mendes is trading sass for brawn, as she transforms into Teela, the popular superhero in the He-Man universe. The new Masters of the Universe film stars Camila as Teela, Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam, and Jared Leto as Skeletor. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, Camila opens up on the role and opening herself up to fan reactions. Camila Mendes in a still from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. ‘We gave her more emotional depth’ Teela, like He-Man, originated as an action figure from Mattel before showing up as a supporting character in the animated show. Her original version had her as a warrior goddess, but one who still needed rescuing by the hero. The new Teela is much more self-sufficient and even better than He-Man at some things. Talking about modernising her while staying timeless, Camila says, “We balanced it by giving her a bit more emotional depth and a dry sense of humour. That was really essential to humanise her and ground …

Exclusive | Nicholas Galitzine admits he wasn’t in ‘He-Man shape’ when cast in Masters of the Universe, overcame ‘doubt’

Exclusive | Nicholas Galitzine admits he wasn’t in ‘He-Man shape’ when cast in Masters of the Universe, overcame ‘doubt’

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Much has been written and said about the physical transformation actor Nicholas Galitzine went through to become He-Man in the upcoming Masters of the Universe film. But despite bulking up and going through pre-shoot training, Nicholas didn’t truly ‘feel like’ the superhero till very late. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, the actor opens up about his preparation for the role, reactions to audience feedback, and getting tips from the OG He-Man, Dolph Lundgren. Nicholas Galitzine plays He-Man in Masters of the Universe. Talking about when he truly felt like He-Man, Nicholas tells us, “It’s a tricky thing. We were in pre-production training for a really, really long time. You are trying these costumes on throughout pre-production. For most of this time, you don’t feel like the character because you haven’t really transformed yet. It took me a really long time to actually feel like He-Man despite wearing the costume.” Nicholas said he felt his transformation was only complete after he saw reactions from others on set, particularly the makers. “It was the first …

Upcoming Hollywood Movies Releasing in June 2026: Masters of The Universe and More

Upcoming Hollywood Movies Releasing in June 2026: Masters of The Universe and More

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June 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting month for moviegoers, with Hollywood delivering a diverse lineup of highly anticipated releases across genres. From nostalgic animated adventures and superhero spectacles to sci-fi mysteries, horror-comedies and fresh takes on legendary characters, the month promises something for every kind of viewer. Whether you are eager to reunite with beloved favourites like Woody and Buzz, witness a new chapter in the DC Universe or dive into intriguing original stories, these films are set to make June a memorable month at the cinemas. Here’s a look at some of the biggest Hollywood releases arriving in theatres this June. Masters of the Universe Release date: June 5, 2026 Masters of the Universe follows the story of He-Man and Skeletor on the sci-fi planet of Eternia. He-Man must recover a magical sword and return home to protect his beloved kingdom. Scary Movie 6 Release date: June 5, 2026 Directed by Michael Tiddes, the horror-comedy revolves around the Core Four being targeted by a masked killer. The group comprises Anna Faris …

Dolph Lundgren feels He-Man has a charm that even Marvel heroes don’t: ‘Masters of the Universe is fairytale’| Exclusive

Dolph Lundgren feels He-Man has a charm that even Marvel heroes don’t: ‘Masters of the Universe is fairytale’| Exclusive

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At 69, Dolph Lundgren has played almost every role there is. An action icon, he has been He-Man, The Punisher, the Universal Soldier, and is perhaps best known for playing the ice-cold killer Ivan Drago in the Rocky and Creed films. Ahead of the release of the Masters of the Universe reboot, the OG He-Man talks to Hindustan Times about the new film and memories of being the iconic superhero, and delivers his verdict on Nicholas Galitzine, the man taking over his mantle. Dolph Lundgren played He-Man in the 1987 film Masters of the Universe. On Masters of the Universe The original Masters of the Universe film, released in 1987, starred Dolph as Prince Adam/He-Man with Frank Langella as his nemesis, Skeletor. The reboot features Nicholas and Jared Leto in the two roles, respectively. Dolph is excited about the new film. “It feels great that the legacy is being carried on to a new generation. It’s an iconic movie, and they have done a great job. I love the film, and I like Nicholas. He …

He-Man’s global fandom surprised ‘Masters of the Universe’ stars Nicholas Galitzine & Camila Mendes

He-Man’s global fandom surprised ‘Masters of the Universe’ stars Nicholas Galitzine & Camila Mendes

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Mumbai, Actors Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes, who star in “He-Man and The Masters of the Universe”, could fully grasp the massive global popularity surrounding the iconic superhero character He-Man only after they were cast in the movie adaptation. He-Man’s global fandom surprised ‘Masters of the Universe’ stars Nicholas Galitzine & Camila Mendes The new film is based on Mattel’s famous toy line, which inspired a successful animated TV series in 1983 and a 1987 film starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. Galitzine, known for his romantic dramas “Red, White & Royal Blue”, “The Idea of You” and comedy film “Bottoms”, portrays the iconic character of He-Man in “Masters of the Universe”. The actor said he was unaware of the franchise’s legacy in India, where He-Man became a childhood favorite superhero in the late 1980s. “I didn’t know it was massive in India. Both of us kind of realized the magnitude of the following when getting cast in the roles, and we have to remember this is a 40-year-old …