In order to get into shape to play He-Man in the upcoming 'Masters of the Universe' live-action movie, Nicholas Galitzine has been doing "a lot of eating and weightlifting".

Nicholas Galitzine says the live-action Master of the Universe will be different from the animated counterpart that raised a generation.

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The Masters of the Universe reboot shifts to a more serious tone, aiming to honor nostalgia while appealing to new fans with a fresh take.

Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as the new He-Man in the upcoming Masters of the Universe live-action movie and the actor suggests this take won't borrow too heavily from what's come before. Check it out!

In an interview with THR, Galitzine was asked if he’s binge-watched any of the old He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon, which ran from 1983 to 1985, as well as how the new movie will compare to the series that started airing just a year after the Mattel toy launched. The actor answered:

He-Man actor Nicholas Galitzine discusses how the new Masters of the Universe movie will differ from other entries in the beloved franchise.