Nicholas Galitzine and the enormous physical preparation he has done to be He-Man

Nicholas Galitzine has transformed into He-Man for the highly anticipated movie ‘Masters of the Universe’, a project that is finally starting to take shape under the direction of Travis Knight and with a script by Chris Butler. In a recent Instagram post, Galitzine expressed his pride in taking on the role of Adam, the prince of Eternia, and his alter ego, He-Man. He thanked the cast and crew for their hard work and emphasized that it was “a responsibility”. The movie, which is expected to hit theaters in the summer of 2026, has reignited interest in the iconic franchise after the […]

Nicholas Galitzine has transformed into He-Man for the highly anticipated movie ‘Masters of the Universe’, a project that is finally starting to take shape under the direction of Travis Knight and with a script by Chris Butler. In a recent Instagram post, Galitzine expressed his pride in taking on the role of Adam, the prince of Eternia, and his alter ego, He-Man. He thanked the cast and crew for their hard work and emphasized that it was “a responsibility.” The film, which is expected to hit theaters in the summer of 2026, has reignited interest in the iconic franchise following the overwhelming success of ‘Barbie’.

The Master of the Universe

In addition to Galitzine, the cast includes Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, and Jared Leto as Skeletor, forming a diverse ensemble of recognized talents in Hollywood. The evolution of the project is notable; originally, Noah Centineo was considered for the lead role before Kyle Allen took on the responsibility, and ultimately, Galitzine was selected to lead the film after its move to Amazon MGM Studios.

To prepare for his role, Galitzine adopted an intense training regimen and a highly caloric diet, consuming approximately 4,000 calories daily to adequately embody He-Man, a character known for his superhuman strength and bravery. This physical effort reflects the actor’s dedication to a role he considers to be the role of his life.

The ‘Masters of the Universe’ franchise began as a toy line in 1982 before expanding into an animated series and a live-action movie starring Dolph Lundgren in 1987. The adventures of He-Man have endured over the years, with recent works including the animated series ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ and ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’, produced by Kevin Smith.