The New He-Man And Teela Hit The Gym In Masters of the Universe BTS Pic

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Summary

  • The live-action Masters of the Universe movie stars, Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes, are getting in shape for their roles with the help of strongman Hafthor Bjornsson.
  • The new film may take a more serious tone, and potential changes to He-Man’s origin story are generating buzz among fans.
  • With a 2026 release date set, the film’s casting choices and dedication of the stars suggest a promising adaptation of the iconic franchise.

The live-action Masters of the Universe reboot movie, set to be released over a year from now, has its leading actors already displaying He-Man caliber physiques along with a colossal fellow actor in recent images.

Over the years, the Masters of the Universe franchise has stayed popular and added more media forms to its collection. However, since the late 80s, it hasn’t ventured into live-action productions, with the previous attempt receiving mostly negative reviews. With the upcoming live-action remake finally moving forward after nearly 20 years of development limbo and now slated for a 2026 release window, there’s been much excitement among fans. Notable cast members include Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Camila Mendes as Teela. Although details about the project are still scarce, Galitzine hinted at a new approach to the Masters of the Universe storyline.

Despite opting for a grittier approach in “Masters of the Universe,” the key actors are undergoing their own transformations – this time in terms of muscle mass. A photograph shared by Film Updates on X showcases Galitzine, Mendez, and Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson (who will portray Goat Man in the reboot), all working out together at the gym. Interestingly, each actor is already embodying their characters through their unique hairstyles and colors during this gym session. The impressive physical changes they’ve made for the roles make it effortless to imagine them as their characters even from this laid-back image. Bjornsson, on the other hand, has long been a perfect fit for a Masters of the Universe role, and his dedication shows no signs of waning yet.

In this laid-back BTS shot, the three stars shine brilliantly, and it’s certain they’ll look even more stunning with costumes, makeup, lighting, and post-production work complete for the final product. It’s safe to assume that things are moving in the right direction regarding the main actors fitting their roles perfectly. The casting was strong initially, but they’ve proven to be the ideal choices for this project, a fact that will likely continue for the rest of the talented cast. This means that fans might focus more on the movie’s plot as it unfolds.

Rumors suggest that the forthcoming Masters of the Universe reboot may introduce a significant alteration to He-Man’s origin, where Prince Adam is sent to Earth, losing his legendary Power Sword before eventually reclaiming it and returning to Eternia, where the main action takes place. However, no solid information has been released yet about whether this change is official or the reasoning behind it, so fans eager for production updates might want to keep an eye on further developments.

Among the various exciting elements of the movie, the physical training is one aspect fans can anticipate seeing more of as the film’s 2026 premiere approaches. If the film indeed follows a new origin story, Galitzine’s intense gym work might result in an impressive transformation for He-Man, possibly making it one of the most remarkable transformations in the Masters of the Universe series during the upcoming reboot. Although it remains uncertain how the box office will respond, this demonstrates the commitment and enthusiasm that the cast members are bringing to their roles.

The live-action Masters of the Universe is currently set for theatrical release on June 5, 2026.

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2025-02-12 00:13