TheMasters of the Universelive-action movie at Amazon MGM Studios just got a bit more evil. Although the franchise’s big bad Skeletor has yet to be cast,The Hollywood Reporterrevealed the film has landedCommunitystarAlison Brieas his villainous second-in-command Evil-Lyn.Originally played byMeg Fosterin the 1987 film, she’s a key member of the Evil Warriors with a command over dark magic that makes the witch a consistent threat to Eternia. Brie is set to join a cast that already featuresThe Idea of YoustarNicholas Galitzinein the lead role as He-ManalongsideRiverdale’sCamila Mendesas the captain of the royal guard and Prince Adam’s potential love interest, Teela.
Attempts to revive theMasters of the Universefranchise on the big screen have been ongoing for decades, but Amazon’s movie is inching closer to production than ever. Laika founder andBumblebeehelmerTravis Knightis set to direct the film from a screenplay penned byChris Butlerfollowing drafts byDavid Callahamand brothersAaron and Adam Nee. It’s a solid foundation for a project thathas been remarkably difficult to nail down, as shown byNetflix’s cancelation of their moviewithKyle Allenlast year. There’s hope that cameras can begin rolling sooner rather than later as the studio tries to finally bring He-Man back to theaters in the summer of 2026.
No exact plot details have been revealed yet, but it’s likely to follow a similar formula totypicalMasters of the Universestoriesbased on the Mattel toy line introduced in the 1980s. The franchise largely revolves around Prince Adam, the heir to the throne of Eternia who secretly becomes the all-powerful He-Man when wielding the Sword of Power. In a land where good and evil are constantly at odds, He-Man and his allies stand against the darkest forces threatening Castle Grayskull and the entire planet, namely his archnemesis Skeletor and his armies. He’s also taken onthe Horde leader Hordakand, in the case ofKevin Smith’sMasters of the Universe: Revolution, the technological menace, Motherboard.
‘Masters of the Universe’ Is New Territory for Brie
While she boasts an impressive resume to her name, a big-budget fantasy flick likeMasters of the Universeis unfamiliar territory for Brie. She’s best known for her comedy work, whether as the overachiever Annie inCommunityor as the struggling actress turned wrestler Zoya the Destroya in thecriminally underrated sports seriesGLOW. More recently, shepaired up withJohn Cenafor the action comedyFreelance, though she’s also taken on plenty of more dramatic roles like in the mystery seriesApples Never FallwithAnnette BeningandSam Neill, smash hit workplace dramaMad Men, and inEmerald Fennell’s Oscar winnerPromising Young Woman. She’s set to reunite with her old Greendale Community College colleagues in theCommunitymoviewhenever it finally comes out, but her turn as Evil-Lyn ensures she has a variety of exciting projects to look forward to.
Masters of the Universeis slated tohit theaters on July 13, 2025. Stay tuned here at Collider for more updates as the film continues to fill out its cast.
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
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!
