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Nicholas Galitzine is all set to appear as He-Man in the upcoming live-action adaptation of theMasters of the Universe. The English actor has recently made a name for starring in some notable romantic OTT films likePurple HeartsandThe Idea of You. However, his casting as He-Man is not so well-received by the fans.
A live-action reboot ofMasters of the Universefilm was in development for a long time. Several studios, directors, and actors were attached to the project at different times before it ended up at Amazon MGM Studios with Travis Knight as the director.
Despite the involvement of theBumblebeedirector, the fans look extremely divided on the casting. The netizens question why someone like Alan Ritchson was not picked for the role.
Nicholas Galitzine’s casting as He-Man inMasters of the Universeraises doubts
He-Man, aka Prince Adam, is a superhero based on Mattel’sMasters of the Universefranchise. Besides having a celebrated toy line, it has also spawned several comic books, animated series, and even a live-action movie with Dolph Lundgren.
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Before being greenlit by Amazon MGM Studios, the forthcomingMasters of the Universereboot film was in the making at Warner Bros., Sony, and Netflix. When the film was at Warner Bros., Noah Centineo was attached to it. Later, Kyle Allen was also considered when it moved to Netflix.
According toVariety, theNicholas Galitzinestarrer will be produced by Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch, with Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner. It will follow Mattel’s plan of 15 live-action films after the worldwide success ofBarbie.However, the fans are highly divided on the casting of Galitzine.
Being one of the oldest cartoons on television, He-Man has a widespread fanbase. Several fans have taken to the internet to complain that theCinderellaactor does not look like the character. Many think the studio should have gone with somebody who truly looks like He-Man.
The fans wanted Alan Ritchson in the role of He-Man
Nicholas Galitzine’s filmography and physique have raised immense doubt among moviegoers. Although there have been several cases in the past where the fans were proven wrong, Galitzine will have to do something out-of-this-world to shut his haters. The netizens believe that casting someone likeAlan Ritchsonwould have made it easier.
Alan Ritchson is one of the hottest topics of discussion in pop culture. After hisReacherfame, fans have speculated him in several roles. Many still consider him one of the best candidates to play the new Batman in the DCU. Now, the fans also question why he was not made the new He-Man.
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Let’s take a look at some tweets:
https://twitter.com/falcontattoo/status/1795958538155577777
That would’ve been a great choice too.
— DANIEL VERGARA (@DvNovelist)July 31, 2025
— tearin paper (@tarynperky)July 12, 2025
Insane choice when Alan Ritchson is literally right there.https://t.co/k7F7f0AB4spic.twitter.com/JPSdVDMJNY
— Rebecca//Lincoln Lawyer S3 Oct 17 (@benedictsdjarin)August 15, 2025
I wanted Alan Ritchson to play He-Man because he looks completely buff and would’ve been perfect for the road. Right now I’m concerned about this because it’s gonna turn out to be crap.
— David 0-2 (@Real_Dave77)August 10, 2025
A certain section of fans has also come out to the actor’s defense. They stated how we previously had doubts about several superhero performances that turned out to be great. Now, it will be seen if the fans are true and we are proven wrong or if this film turns out to be a major debacle with one of the greatest miscasting ever.
The upcomingMasters of the Universefilm is slated for release on August 14, 2025.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
