Dolph Lundgren Teases 'Secret' Role in New MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Movie — GeekTyrant
The Power Sword may have a new wielder, but one legendary champion of Eternia might still have a part to play in the upcoming new Masters of the Universe movie.
Dolph Lundgren, who played He-Man in the cult 1987 Masters of the Universe film, has hinted that he may be returning, though not in the way fans might expect.
With Amazon MGM Studios' live-action Masters of the Universe movie officially wrapped, the studio has kept a lot of details under wraps. But, during a recent chat with Mens Journal , Lundgren was asked about the persistent rumors that he's involved in the reboot. His response? Just coy enough to fuel the fire.
'It's a bit of a secret, but I can't say much. But yeah, maybe I'll get involved somehow. We'll see.' totally in it.
The project has been in development limbo for years, with several directors and writers taking stabs at the franchise reboot. It finally gained real momentum under Amazon/MGM with Bumblebee director Travis Knight at the helm and Chris Butler rewriting a script originally drafted by David Callaham ( Shang-Chi ).
Filming took place in London, which, interestingly enough, is where Lundgren had teased he was working on a 'secret' project not too long ago.
As for who he might play, the strongest fan theory floating around suggests King Grayskull, a powerful ancestor of He-Man and an ideal role for Lundgren's commanding presence. While that casting remains unconfirmed, it would be a cool way to honor his legacy in the franchise.
Lundgren also offered some thoughtful commentary on the tone of the new movie and how it compares to today's superhero fare:
'If you think a new He-Man movie makes you feel old, I feel old! I was in it! They've been trying to remake the picture for at least 15 years, and I'm glad they're doing it. There's a great cast, a great crew. It's a big budget picture with MGM/Amazon. I think they're doing a great job.
'Prince Adam has a bit more romanticism to the character than other superheroes. Marvel and DC are a little harder-edged. There's something magical and childlike about it. And even though they're kind of making an adult picture, there's something soft and positive about that character.'
The story for the new film follows '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!'
Masters of the Universe is slated to hit theaters on June 5, 2026.
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