Idris Elba Joins “Masters of the Universe”

Idris Elba is reportedly in early talks to play Man-at-Arms in the live-action feature film adaptation of the iconic Mattel franchise “Masters of the Universe”. Elba would star alongside Nicholas Galitzine in the role of He-Man along with Camila Mendes as Teela, and Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn. The key role of Skeletor has yet to be cast.

Travis Knight (“Bumblebee,” “Kubo and the Two Strings”) is directing from a screenplay by Chris Butler and a draft written by David Callaham, and Aaron and Adam Nee. The story centers on Price Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into He-Man and is embued with superhuman strength and abilities, which he uses to defend his native planet and Castle Grayskull. Plot specifics are under wraps.

The property is best known for the iconic 1983 animated series which was previously adapted to the big screen in live-action form in 1987. The new take on He-Man has long been in development and moved across various studios and streamers. Robbie Brenner, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing.

“Masters of the Universe” will score a worldwide theatrical release on June 5th 2026. Source:.