A feature-film adaptation of Mattel's Masters of the Universe franchise has been stuck in development hell for well over a decade, but at long last, it seems that the film is finally moving forward. Adam & Aaron Nee (BAND OF ROBBERS) will be helming the film based on a script by Matt Holloway & Art Marcum (MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL), and The Wrap has now reported that Noah Centineo is currently in talks to star as He-Man.
Noah Centineo in the romantic-comedy darling best known for his appearances in TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE and SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER, and he'll soon be seen in the upcoming CHARLIE'S ANGELS reboot as well as the sequel for TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE. Sony Pictures is the studio behind the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE reboot, and after working with Noah Centineo on CHARLIE'S ANGELS, were reportedly eager to find another gig for the actor. 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.
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. What do you think of Noah Centineo potentially playing the leading role in the new film?