Written by Actor Nicholas Galitzine has been recently doing promotion for his upcoming new movie, “100 Nights of Hero“.
A comedy coming December 5th to theaters in the United States in a limited release, the He-Man & Prince Adam actor was also asked about next year’s blockbuster film “Masters of the Universe“.
While speaking with ScreenRant, Nicholas talked about the “Masters of the Universe” script, the humanity in story and his perception of the Prince Adam character. Check it out:
What is Nicholas Galitzine most excited for fans to see?
NICHOLAS GALITZINE: Honestly, I knew when I got the script that it was very unlike the type of movies that kind of sit in its genre or bracket. There was something incredibly human about the story, and so humorous, which are two things that I really look for as an actor.
Similar to this movie, [100 Nights of Hero], there was humor and also emotionality. There's a little bit more action, I suppose, with He-Man. [Laughs] But I really am extremely excited for people to see this movie and to meet Adam.
Nicholas Galitzine describes Adam:
"Without spoiling too much, I think there is a modernity to him that is really interesting. It feels like who he is as a person is a handshake between what traditional masculinity and femininity are, and I think it is very exciting to be able to play that in such a huge studio movie.
"Obviously, the action and the set pieces are incredible, but there's a really human story in there as well. I think if I'm going to do something with that level of spectacle, I have to have that as well."
The “Masters of the Universe” Movie is currently in Post-Production with the film scheduled to be released in cinemas worldwide on June 5th, 2026
We’ll see you next time!
I hope we get a trailer soon. It feels like we have been waiting forever.
I have a strange feeling the trailer will release online on December 14th. Then it’ll be in theaters with Avatar. I don’t know why, but I have a feeling it will. If I’m right, I have magic powers.
Sooner.
Also if the info is correct we’ll see first merch tomorrow night at CCXP.
Barbie was praised for its script, leading eventually to an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Critics admired how the film took real-life issues and applied them to the universe of this classic toy. From Galitzine’s description, it sounds like Masters of the Universe is trying to achieve something similar.
The element of gender roles seems of particular interest in Masters of the Universe. The star mentioned that He-Man is “a handshake between what traditional masculinity and feminity are," as a character. Balancing these stereotypes and conventions will allow the film to make an interesting comment on gender roles.
This commentary seems ripe for a character literally named “He-Man." While some past depictions have portrayed a conventionally muscular, masculine character, this modernized version of He-Man may challenge that perspective, or at the very least call this into question in terms of how it falls within gender convention.
Barbie was a smash success when it hit theaters. As Masters of the Universe tries to mimic this success, it will do so with some similar themes as a starting point.
First of all the guy seemed to be talking about Adam*, not He-Man. Secondly, this is exactly why nobody should talk to Screenrant when promoting a movie. This is all that website ever does, spinning any given project into some sorta social narrative.
And if Masters actually is some sorta vapid gender thesis? Well, they should just wipe the hard drives it’s stored on and take the tax break.
*Adam wasn’t camp enough or something? Now he’s in touch with his femininity too? Do you like making money?
@sketchyskeletor It took me a minute to figure out who you were quoting. In the end the movie will speak for itself.
Couldn’t get the quote function to work properly on my phone, wouldn’t let me type afterwards!
I’m glad that he himself is excited for the movie.