Jared Leto<\/a> as Skeletor in the new live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe. <\/p>\nThe film, which also stars Nicholas Galitzine, Idris Elba, Kristen Wiig, Camila Mendes and Morena Baccarin, arrives amid renewed nostalgia for major 1980s franchises returning to cinemas. <\/p>\n
Alison said the excitement surrounding the project had surprised her, particularly from men in her life who grew up with He-Man toys and cartoons. <\/p>\n
Speaking to People, the actress said: \u201cPeople have been coming out of the woodwork to talk to me about it, people I haven\u2019t heard from in ages because they\u2019re so excited about it.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt\u2019s very cute.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nShe added: \u201cI think it has that multi-generational connection because I know all the people who originally grew up on it are excited, and then they have kids and they\u2019re excited to bring them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe film also marks another major studio reboot for Mattel following the enormous success of Barbie, starring Margot Robbie, which became a global phenomenon in 2023 and sparked ongoing interest in toy-based film adaptations.<\/p>\n
\nAlison, who has been married to actor Dave Franco for nine years, said the men in her family and friendship circle had reacted especially enthusiastically after hearing she had joined the He-Man project.<\/p>\n
\nShe added: \u201cJared Leto is Skeletor, which is amazing, and I\u2019m Evil-lyn, his second in command.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAnd it\u2019s the most excited the men in my life have ever been about anything I\u2019ve ever done!\u201d<\/p>\n
\nAlison continued: \u201cI have three nephews and they\u2019re as excited as the middle-aged men.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cSome of them probably still have their He-Man action figures to be honest.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nAlison added: \u201cIt\u2019s fun when you work on a project like this that has touched so many people.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe Masters of the Universe franchise first launched in 1982 through Mattel\u2019s He-Man action figure line before exploding into mainstream popularity with the animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in 1983. <\/p>\n
\nThe franchise later inspired comic books, spin-off shows and the cult 1987 live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella and Courteney Cox.<\/p>\n
\nThe new adaptation will split its action between Earth and Eternia. <\/p>\n
\nAccording to the official synopsis, Nicholas plays Prince Adam, who was sent away from Eternia as a child and grows up on Earth living an ordinary life before discovering the Sword of Power and embracing his destiny as He-Man.<\/p>\n
\nThe synopsis states: \u201cTo save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan\/Man-At-Arms.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAnd embrace his true destiny as He-Man \u2013\u00a0the most powerful man in the universe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe project continues Alison\u2019s varied career across comedy, drama and genre films following acclaim for her performances in Community and GLOW, while Dave has also remained a prominent Hollywood figure through films including Neighbors, Now You See Me and Love Lies Bleeding.<\/p>\n
\nMasters of the Universe is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 5 June.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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