An upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe movie is already in development and according to a new report, Jared Leto is the top contender to play Skeletor, the main antagonist in the franchise.
Jared Leto Reportedly the Top Choice To Play Skeletor
The anticipated Masters of the Universe flick is boasting a stellar cast, bringing together the likes of Community's Alison Brie, The Idea of You's Nicholas Galitzine, and Riverdale alum Camila Mendes, as of writing.
According to a new report by reputable industry insider Jeff Sneider, Jared Leto (Suicide Squad, Morbius, Blade Runner 2049) has the potential to be added to the roster as he has reportedly been offered the role of playing the supervillain, Skeletor.
While it remains to be seen if Leto plans on pushing forward in the franchise, the live-action adaptation is already painting a picture for fans of what they can expect in its slated 2026 release.
With Leto's Skeletor, he will be working alongside Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Nicholas Galitzine's Prince Adam aka He-Man the main protagonist of the story, and lastly, Camila Mendes as He-Man's potential love interest, Teela.
Considering that Leto himself had previously played similar villainous roles, taking Skeletor on his resume could highlight another milestone in his career.
Netflix was initially all set to develop Masters of the Universe in 2022. However, Amazon/MGM Studios ended up acquiring the movie with Bumblebee director Travis Knight in talks of helming the adaptation.
As for what the Masters of the Universe live-action could be about, the updated synopsis shows 10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed on Earth in a spaceship, separating him from his magical Power Sword.
The only way for him to come back home is to track down his weapon, the only thing that could send him back home. However, on his journey, he ends up being "whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor."
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Meanwhile, the new Masters of the Universe movie is currently slated to release exclusively in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.
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