‘Masters Of The Universe’ reboot will star West Side Story's Kyle Allen as He-Man

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31 Jan 2022, 12:10

He's got big shoes to fill!

A new name has been signed up to the forthcoming 'Masters Of The Universe' reboot.

Kyle Allen previously starred in 'West Side Story', and now he's been cast as He-Man.

The news was revealed by Mattel Studios and Netflix, and he will be starring in the much-delayed adaptation.

Fans adore the '80s cartoon series and have been eagerly waiting for the film.

Allen is set to play an orphan named Adam who discovers he is a prince destined to be the saviour of a faraway land.

It's a lot to take in, but he must learn his powers and the importance of saving his true home from an evil force

'Masters Of The Universe' will be co-written and directed by The Nee Brothers (who created 'The Lost City' and 'Band Of Robbers').

“Masters Of The Universe is an iconic property that shaped the imaginations of an entire generation of kids with the message of becoming the best version of yourself,” said Robbie Brenner, head of Mattel Films and an executive producer on the project.

“With our partners at Netflix, we look forward to showing audiences that anything can happen in Eternia. We are continuing to unlock this global franchise in new ways, and we can’t wait to see Kyle battle it out with Skeletor in this epic live-action saga.”

He-Man has a long history.

The He-Man property was first introduced in the ’80s as a line of action figures.

He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe made its premiere in1983 and ran for 130 episodes until 1988.

There was a previous live-action movie in 1987 starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courteney Cox.