We get a first look at Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Camila Mendes as Teela in the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie from Amazon Studios. They’re shown with Hafthor Bjornsson (The Mountain in Game of Thrones) who is playing Goat Man.
The image comes thanks to a behind-the-scenes pic of the two actors prepping and training for their roles.
Per the last time we seen Nicholas Galitzine (more on that below), we see the 30-year-old actor has indeed bulked up and his hair is longer and blond, too. Just like He-Man.
Camila Mendes also is getting in shape and sports the reddish hair Teela is known for in the various animated shows and action figures.
Could there hope for this movie!?
Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes training for the upcoming ‘MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE’ film. pic.twitter.com/gnQYj8qRmn
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) February 10, 2025
Nicholas Galitzine training for He-Man
The image above is the last time we seen Nicholas Galitzine, via his social media. He talked about training for the role and how different their Masters of the Universe movie will be:
“No pressure, I just have to embody the strongest man in the universe. There’s been a lot of eating and weightlifting, a lot of stunts. I’m eating about 4,000 calories a day, but the amount of physical work I’m doing, you end up hungry at the end of the day, which is quite surprising. This is the fun part.”
“I will eventually go into what’s called the cutting phase, where I’m going to be starved and so rude to everyone. I can only apologize for the person I’m going to become in a few months’ time.”
Camila Mendes shows off Teela look
30-year-old Camila Mendes also has been posting images of herself sporting her new hair for Teela.
“Stoked to get yoked 💪🏽 still can’t believe this is real….thank you @amazonmgmstudios @mattel and travis knight for believing in me as your teela 🥹 let’s go to eternia!!!” she posted when first cast in the role.
Who stars?
Earlier today saw the news that Morena Baccarin is playing Sorceress, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson is playing Fisto.
Also starring includes Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam and He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, with Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops, and Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man.
Plot info
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but previous descriptions from the trades offered something similar to:
10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe!
Release info
Masters of the Universe has a June 5, 2026 release date directed by Travis Knight. The script is from Chris Buttler with first draft by David Callaham, and Aaron and Adam Nee.
(Note: the featured image above is Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man fan art)
