Netflix has released the first trailer for their CG animated reboot of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Unlike Kevin Smith's recent Masters of the Universe: Revelation, which premiered on Netflix last month, the new He-Man series seems to be aimed at a younger audience.In the trailer we see many familiar faces, but they only bare a passing resemblance to the original characters from the '80s animated series... For all intents and purposes it looks to be a complete reboot/re-imagining of the series.
The He-Man and the Masters of the Universe voice cast includes Yuri Lowenthal (He-Man), David Kaye (Cringer/Battle Cat), Grey Griffin (Evelyn/Evil-Lyn), Antony Del Rio (Duncan/Man-at-Arms), Kimberly Brooks (Teela/Eldress/Sorceress), Trevor Devall (R’Qazz/Beast Man), Judy Alice Lee (Krass/Ram Ma’am), Roger Craig Smith (Kronis/Trap-Jaw/General Dolos), Fred Tatasciore (King Randor/Baddrah), Ben Diskin (Skeletor/Prince Keldor), Tom Kenny (Ork-0/RK Units), Max Mitchell (Kitty)and Max Stubington (Young Adam).
The new series has several Masters of the Universe: Revelation alumn on board, including Adam Bonnett, Christopher Keenan, and Rob David as executive producers and Susan Corbin who is serving as producer. Jeff Matsuda (The Batman, TMNT) is co-executive producer. Bryan Q Miller (Arrow, Smallville, Sleepy Hollow) is the story editor. Writers include Heath Corson, Amanda Deibert, Keely MacDonald, Peter Binswanger, Lila Scott, Matt Drdek, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is produced by Mattel Television and animated by House of Cool (Trollhunters) and CGCG (Star Wars: The Clone Wars).
The new series will begin streaming on Netflix September 16th, 2021. Check out the first official trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments area below!
In Eternia, the first planet of creation, a demonic tyrant rises: Skeletor! With dark armies at his command, Skeletor is on the march, hell-bent on capturing Eternia’s kingdoms, and its ultimate prize – Castle Grayskull, the ancient fortress of mystery said to contain the greatest power in the universe. It’s up to He-Man, voiced by Yuri Lowenthal, and his brave squad of rookie heroes to stop Skeletor and restore the peace. Both sides come armed with enchanted Power Weapons – transforming them into Masters of the Primal Powers of the Universe. It’s Master vs. Dark Master, He-Man vs. Skeletor – fighting for control of Eternia, Castle Grayskull, and the fate of us all. In the end, who will become Master of the Universe?