Filming on Masters of the Universe finished back in June, and after weeks of leaked set photos, fans are incredibly eager to see a trailer or featurette for the live-action remake of the beloved '80s cartoon.
One of the most intriguing castings for the film is Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, and while promoting her upcoming horror film Together, the Community actress shared some intriguing tidbits.
Speaking to HeyUGuys, Brie teased Evil-Lynn's "interesting" relationship with Skeletor, stating, "I was incredibly excited to be a part of it. I've never played a true villain before. I've played human beings with villainous traits but Evil-Lyn is so deliciously villainous- she has so much fun with it. And I really love her relationship with Skeletor. It's very interesting. So all those things made the role really fun to play and I'm so excited for people to see it. I do think that generations that grew up watching He-Man are going to love it and I think it will be really fun to introduce younger generations. "
In the usual Masters of the Universe saga, Evil-Lyn is typically depicted as Skeletor’s most skilled and cunning lieutenant. A formidable sorceress, she plays a key role in his attempts to seize control of Eternia.
However, loyalty is definitely not her strong suit.
Motivated by her own ambition, Evil-Lyn frequently schemes in secret, plotting to one day overthrow Skeletor and claim power for herself. This makes her both an indispensable partner and a constant threat.
In certain iterations of the story, their relationship is given additional depth through a tragic past, suggesting that Evil-Lyn may still harbor feelings for the man Skeletor was before his transformation into a villain.
He-Man is making his long-awaited return to theaters in a brand-new live-action Masters of the Universe film, with Nicholas Galitzine (The Idea of You, Purple Hearts) stepping into the role of Prince Adam/He-Man and Jared Leto (Morbius, Tron: Ares) taking on the menacing mantle of Skeletor.
Helmed by Bumblebee director Travis Knight, the film is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios in collaboration with Mattel Films. The epic battle for Eternia is set to hit the big screen on June 5, 2026.
The rumored storyline for the upcoming Masters of the Universe film is said to reimagine He-Man’s origins with a bold new twist. The tale reportedly begins with a young Prince Adam, just ten years old, crash-landing on Earth after being separated from his home planet, Eternia.
During the chaos of his arrival, he loses the Power Sword, the enchanted weapon that connects him to his true identity and the legacy of his people.
Fast-forward nearly twenty years, and Adam has grown up on Earth, unaware of his cosmic destiny.
When he unexpectedly stumbles upon the long-lost Power Sword, it reignites a forgotten part of his past and transports him back to Eternia. There, he’s thrown headfirst into a war against the dark sorcerer Skeletor, who threatens to conquer the realm.
To save his world, Adam must uncover the truth about who he is and rise to become He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. This reimagined origin promises a heavy Earth-based setup before launching into the epic fantasy of Eternia, offering both grounded emotion and high-stakes heroism.
The impressive cast includes Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Professor Evelyn Powers / Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba as Duncan / Man-At-Arms, and Morena Baccarin as the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull. Rounding out the royal family are James Purefoy as King Randor and Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena Glenn.