Nicholas Galitzine Wraps ‘Masters of the Universe,’ Teases He-Man

By the Power of Grayskull! ‘Masters of the Universe’ Live-Action Film Wraps Production

Good news for fans of Eternia and the most powerful man in the universe: principal photography has officially wrapped on the highly anticipated live-action Masters of the Universe movie! Star Nicholas Galitzine, who is stepping into the iconic roles of Prince Adam and He-Man, shared the exciting update on social media, giving followers a subtle tease of his transformation.

Taking to Instagram, Galitzine announced the completion of filming, calling the experience “the role of a lifetime.” He expressed profound gratitude and honor for shouldering the responsibility of portraying the beloved characters from the popular Mattel franchise. “I put everything into it,” the actor shared, adding that while he couldn’t reveal much about the movie yet, he was “so proud of the movie we’ve made.” His wrap announcement was accompanied by a silhouette photo, offering just a hint of his He-Man costume, signaling that he’s “hanging up the loincloth and harness” for now. Galitzine also extended heartfelt thanks to the dedicated cast and crew for their hard work.

Bringing Eternia to Life

Directed by Travis Knight, known for his work on Bumblebee, this live-action adaptation is a major undertaking from Amazon MGM Studios, Mattel Films, and Escape Artists. While specific plot details have been largely kept under wraps, reports indicate the film will follow a young Prince Adam who crashes on Earth as a child, separated from his magical Power Sword. Nearly two decades later, he rediscovers the sword and is transported back to his home planet, Eternia. To defend his world and the mystical Castle Grayskull from the malevolent Skeletor and his forces, Adam must embrace his destiny and transform into He-Man, tapping into superhuman strength and abilities.

A Star-Studded Cast Assembles

The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast bringing classic characters to life. Alongside Galitzine as the dual-natured hero, the cast includes:

Camila Mendes as Teela (who also confirmed wrapping her scenes via TikTok)
Jared Leto as Skeletor
Idris Elba as Duncan, also known as Man-at-Arms
Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress
Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn
James Purefoy as King Randor
Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Malcolm/Fisto
Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw
Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man
Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops
Jon Xue Zhang as Ram-Man
Christian Vunipola as Hussein

Other notable roles include Sasheer Zamata as Suzie.

An Early Glimpse at CinemaCon

While Galitzine’s Instagram post offered a subtle tease, industry insiders attending CinemaCon earlier this year were treated to an exclusive sizzle reel. The footage reportedly showcased the film’s massive scale, revealing intricate London sets and glimpses of characters in full costume. Notably, Nicholas Galitzine was shown in his He-Man attire, complete with the character’s signature blond hair, and Idris Elba was also featured in costume.

Director Travis Knight, who spoke passionately about his lifelong connection to the Masters of the Universe universe at the event, emphasized the vision for the film: “We’re not making a cartoon here, we’re making a live-action fantasy film.” Producers highlighted the project as a “rebirth” of the world with a “massive scale.” The reel also previewed Galitzine’s rigorous physical training for the demanding role, including swordplay and weightlifting, showcasing the actor’s commitment praised by the creative team.

The live-action Masters of the Universe* movie is currently scheduled to hit theaters on June 5, 2026.