Masters of the Universe Star Debunks Major Rumors About Story & Tone

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Actress Alison Brie, starring as Evil-Lyn in the forthcoming live-action film adaptation of Mattel’s Masters of the Universe, hinted that reports about the movie’s storyline and mood could be misleading. Fans anticipating a gritty exploration of the franchise’s fantasy and sci-fi elements within its fictional universe might find this surprising, as Brie’s statements suggest a different tone for the film.

Alison Brie hints Masters of the Universe won’t be serious in tone

During a recent chat with Collider, Alison Brie hinted at the mood and plotline of Masters of the Universe. When asked if the superhero film would veer towards seriousness or camp, she playfully countered, “Well, who mentioned it might be slightly more serious?

Later, the actress learned about numerous online speculations and stories regarding the film’s grave handling of the intellectual property. Brie simply responded, “I believe they might not be as informed as they assume. That’s all I’ll add.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but notice that the actor from Community subtly suggests that the upcoming film might veer towards the humorous side in its tone. At this juncture, it’s important to clarify that this is merely speculation, as no official confirmation has been made yet. The plotline for the movie goes like this: Over eighteen years after his Earth landing, Prince Adam finds himself transported back through space once more, with a mission to safeguard his home planet of Eternia from the malevolent forces of Skeletor.

Additionally, it’s mentioned that in order to vanquish this formidable adversary, Prince Adam must initially reveal the secrets of his own past and transform into He-Man, the mightiest man in the cosmos.

In addition to Brie, the cast consists of Nicholas Galitzine portraying Prince Adam Glenn / He-Man, Camila Mendes playing Teela, and Jared Leto stepping into the role of Keldor / Skeletor. The upcoming production is the second live-action adaptation of the IP, with the first, titled Masters of the Universe, released in 1987 and featuring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man.

The newer adaptation debuts in US theaters on June 5, 2026.

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2025-07-30 12:46