Amazon Releases First Trailer
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Mattel's new live-action film "Masters of the Universe," based on the iconic '80s toy line and animated series, aims to be a potential franchise starter for the company, though it may not reach Barbie's level of success.
- The movie follows Prince Adam, played by Nicholas Galitzine, who returns to Eternia to fight the villain Skeletor, portrayed by Jared Leto, with allies Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba).
- Directed by Travis Knight, the cast includes Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Charlotte Riley, and Kristen Wiig voicing Roboto, with a screenplay developed by several writers after a lengthy development process dating back to 2007.
- "Masters of the Universe" is scheduled for theatrical release on June 5, marking the culmination of years of script revisions and production efforts.
