Jared Leto has become the main villain in the new film "Masters of the Universe"

Jared Leto has become the main villain in the new film "Masters of the Universe"

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Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films have announced the cast for the "Masters of the Universe" film. Jared Leto will play Skeletor, and the premiere is scheduled for June 2026.

Jared Leto has been cast as the villain Skeletor in the Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films film "Masters of the Universe", reports The Hollywood Reporter, writes UNN.

Details

"The list of villains set to star in the Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films film "Masters of the Universe" now includes Jared Leto, Sam C. Wilson, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, and Kōjirō Atta. Leto will play Skeletor, Wilson will play Trap Jaw, Björnsson will play Goat Man, and Atta has been cast as Tri-Klops. They join Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Skeletor's second-in-command", the publication reports.

Previously announced hero roles include Nicholas Hoult as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms.

The plot details are being kept under wraps, but the concept is focused on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia, who through his power sword transforms into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.

Travis Knight will be directing the film, which is set to be released in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2026.

Reminder

American singer and actor Jared Leto during a concert performance in Serbia referred to the war of russia against Ukraine as "these problems" and expressed a desire to perform in Saint Petersburg and Moscow.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine sharply reacted to the statements of the American actor and musician Jared Leto about the "feeling of Russian energy" and his desire to perform in the russian federation. The statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that such comments are an insult to those who sacrifice their lives to protect freedom.