A new feature-film adaptation of the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE franchise has been in the works for quite some time, but the project is finally taking some big steps foward. It was reported last month that romantic-comedy darling Noah Centineo (TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE) was in talks to play He-Man in the film, and it seems that the actor has the role in the bag.
While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon recently, Noah Centineo confirmed that yes, he will be playing He-Man in the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE film, adding that he's "very excited" and "it's quite an opportunity." The actor also joked that he has an "affinity for being in my underwear, I don't know what it is." There you have it. He-Man, aka Prince Adam, is the heir to the throne of the planet Eternia. Thanks to his magical Power Sword, Prince Adam is able to transform into He-Man in order to defend his kingdom and Castle Grayskull, the source of his powers, from the evil sorcerer Skeletor and his band of minions. Adam & Aaron Nee (BAND OF ROBBERS) will be helming the film based on a script by Matt Holloway & Art Marcum (MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL). The franchise last graced the big-screen all the way back in 1987 for MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, which saw Dolph Lundgren (CREED II) playing He-Man and Frank Langella (The Americans) playing Skeletor. The film was a critical and commercial failure at the time, but over the years, has come to be viewed as a cult classic.
Noah Centineo will next be seen in CHARLIE'S ANGELS alongside Kristen Stewart, Ella Balinska, Naomi Scott, and Elizabeth Banks on November 15, 2019. He's also filming the TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE sequel which is expected to hit Netflix next year.