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Galitzine's He-Man: A Gender-Bending Alien Prince Story

12/2/2025

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Nicholas Galitzine discusses the live-action Masters of the Universe, set for release on June 5, 2026, in which he portrays He-Man, who discovers he is an alien prince.
The film emphasizes a modern take on gender roles, portraying He-Man as a blend of traditional masculinity and femininity, and aims to balance action with a human story.
Directed by Travis Knight (director), the film features Jared Leto as Skeletor and Idris Elba.

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Story summary

Nicholas Galitzine discusses the live-action Masters of the Universe, set for release on June 5, 2026, in which he portrays He-Man, who discovers he is an alien prince.
The film emphasizes a modern take on gender roles, portraying He-Man as a blend of traditional masculinity and femininity, and aims to balance action with a human story.
Directed by Travis Knight (director), the film features Jared Leto as Skeletor and Idris Elba.