Jared Leto to play villain Skeletor in live-action “Masters of the Universe” | THE RIVER

Jared Leto, who has starred in “Suicide Squad'' (2016) and “Blade Runner 2049'' (2017), stars in the live-action film “Masters of the Universe'' by Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films. It was revealed that he will be playing the villain Skeletor. The Hollywood Reporter reports.

“Masters of the Universe” is an action figure series produced by Mattel that gained popularity in the 1980s. Since its release, various derivative works have been created, including TV animation, comics, video games, and feature films. In recent years, the anime series “Masters of the Universe: Apocalypse'' has been distributed, and it has continued to enjoy strong popularity.

Skeletor, played by Leto in this live-action project, is a supervillain with a skeleton face and blue skin who is the archenemy of the series' main character, He-Man. Leto, who played Batman's nemesis Joker in “Suicide Squad'' and the vampire antihero in “Morbius'' (2022), will portray a new villain.

In addition to Leto, Sam C. Wilson of “House of the Dragon” plays Trapjaw, Hafthor Julius Bjornsson of “Game of Thrones” plays Goatman, “Cash Truck” (2021), “Beekeeper” ( 2024)'s Kojo Attar will be Triklops, and the villain cast will be decided. She will join Alison Brie in the role of Skeletor's lieutenant Evil Lyn, played by Alison Brie in “The Pentagon Papers'' (2017).

On the other hand, the cast of the hero side is “Red, White and Royal Blue” (2023), “ideaNicholas Galitzine of “Of You” (2024) will play the main character He-Man, Camila Mendes of “Riverdale” will play the heroine Teela, “Thor” and “Detective John Luther” It has already been reported that Idris Elba will play Duncan in the series.

Leto is in talks to star in the true-life thriller film “Assassination,” co-starring Al Pacino and Jessica Chastain, and is also in talks to star in the third installment of the S-movie “Tron” series, “Tron: Ares.” )'' is set to be released in the US in 2025, making him one of the busiest actors.

The detailed synopsis is still under wraps, but the story's concept is that Prince Adam of the planet Eternia transforms into the muscular He-Man with the help of the Power Sword, acquiring superhuman strength and abilities. It becomes the axis. He-Man, along with his various allies, must protect Earth from the evil Skeletor and his army.

The director is Travis Knight, who directed “KUBO'' (2016) and “Bumblebee'' (2018). Based on early drafts by David Callaham (Shang-Chi) and Aaron and Adam Lee (2022), KUBO: The Secret of the Two Strings The screenplay will be written by Chris Butler, who also worked with Knight on the film. It is scheduled to be released worldwide on June 5, 2026.

Masters of the Universe is scheduled to be released worldwide on June 5, 2026.

Source:The Hollywood Reporter