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Nicholas Galitzine Debuts as He‑Man as Masters of the Universe Opens in Germany

Heavy training and on‑camera emotional shifts show the role is recasting Galitzine from streaming rom‑com lead to franchise action star.

Overview

  • The live‑action Masters of the Universe opened in German cinemas on Thursday, June 4, and the film is being rolled out with premieres in Berlin, London and New York.
  • Galitzine plays a dual role as Prince Adam and He‑Man and told reporters the hardest part was switching quickly between comedy, crying and action in the same scenes.
  • To build He‑Man’s physique he followed intense strength training and reported eating about 5,000 calories a day during filming, though he has since lost the bulk to stay versatile for other roles.
  • The film features a high‑profile ensemble including Jared Leto as Skeletor, Camila Mendes as Teela and Idris Elba as Man‑At‑Arms, and it was directed by Travis Knight after Amazon MGM revived a project with a long development history.
  • The reboot modernizes elements of the story—including Adam’s origin on Earth—and the high‑visibility casting and premieres position Galitzine for a major career shift while raising questions about how studios will use him next.