Masters Of The Universe Star Teases Movie’s Change in Tone

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Summary

  • New Masters of the Universe movie with Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man may shift away from campy tone.
  • Galitzine mentions different iterations of the franchise and script being treated as a Bible.
  • Departure from original series’ camp may attract new fans but risk alienating devoted followers.

Following seemingly endless setbacks and false launches regarding the “Masters of the Universe” movie, it appears that the upcoming live-action film will mark the first appearance of these characters since 1987. Although many specific details about this movie remain confidential, Nicholas Galitzine, who is cast as He-Man/Prince Adam, has provided some insights into the story’s overall tone.

One notable aspect of the initial “Masters of the Universe” animated series and its film featuring Frank Langella as Skeletor was that it wasn’t just about these extremely muscular warriors fighting for their planet; instead, they were engaged in a struggle with consequences far beyond their world. Despite the intense battles, the narrative was filled with humor and fun, even featuring a Battle Cat who acted timid when not ready to fight. However, the upcoming film may opt to depart from this campy style.

Masters Of The Universe More Serious And Less Camp

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Galitzine was questioned about the extensive research he’s conducted on his role as He-Man. More specifically, they asked if he had been watching the original Masters of the Universe cartoon to fully immerse himself in the character. While the actor confirmed that he has indeed watched the show, he mentioned that he is familiarizing himself with the characters, but there will be variations between this new Masters of the Universe film and what he studied for preparation.

Director Travis Knight
Screenplay Chris Butler
Starring
  • Nicholas Galitzine
  • Camila Mendes
  • Alison Brie
  • Idris Elba
  • Jared Leto
  • Sam C. Wilson
  • Hafthor Bjornsson
  • Kojo Attah

The actor clarified that our interpretation differs significantly from the initial animation, which, in its own right, was campy and effective for its era. However, there have been some updates since the Revelation version of Masters of the Universe, as well as the comics themselves.

Galitzine added, “We’re considering our script like a bible in a way, but it’s fascinating to learn about the impact this show had on many people. It was quite influential for them, so it’s thrilling to work on something that can evoke nostalgia among old fans and attract new ones at the same time.

It’s highly likely that many people will be pleased to hear that the upcoming series deviates from the humorous tone of the original series, as the first film had an excessive amount of comedy due to its writing and casting decisions. However, when discussing the next installment in the Masters of the Universe series, it’s crucial for the movie to impress long-time fans who cherished the cartoon for its campy feel, as this aspect was a significant part of what made it appealing. The new film could either revitalize the franchise for a fresh start or potentially harm it significantly.

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2025-01-08 08:14