Kevin Smith’s He-Man Masters of the Universe: Revolution is now out on Netflix where William Shatner plays a mystery character, which is now revealed.
It was previously thought William Shatner was providing the voice of the troll, Gwildor, but that’s not the character he voices in the series.
Warning: Spoilers follow below.
William Shatner’s mystery character revealed
So who does William Shatner voice in Masters of the Universe: Revolution? It’s none other than Keldor!
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— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) January 26, 2024
Who is Keldor?
In MOTU lore, Keldor is the long lost uncle of He-Man and the brother of King Randor, and that is who Keldor is in Masters of the Universe: Revolution, brilliantly voiced by William Shatner.
Keldor was not a part of the original 1980s He-Man action figure line but was first mentioned in the minicomics, and he then resurfaced in the 2002 Masters of the Universe franchise which included a new animated series and toy line.
No spoilers, but Masters of the Universe: Revolution is a take on that 2002 series which involves Keldor becoming Skeletor (the origin of Skeletor) and Hordak.
And if you are wondering if Masters of the Universe: Revolution is worth the watch, yes it is, it’s much better than Revelation.
Here is the description for Revolution:
Itās technology versus magic when He-Man and the heroic warriors face the forces of Skeletor and something more in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION ā the new epic chapter in the battle for Castle Grayskull!
The newly mechanized Skeletor, armed with the might of Motherboard, attacks the heart of Eternia while Prince Adam grapples with a new responsibility and what that means for him as He-Man!
Adam is forced to choose between the scepter or the sword, and a life as either the King or the Champion!
Meanwhile, the new Sorceress Teela searches for the secret of Snake Magic in the mists of Darksmoke to rebuild a magic realm and help He-Man hold off the greatest threat Eternia has ever faced: the return of the despot Hordak, the ruthless leader of the Horde Empire!
Watch the trailer: