Alison Brie has been cast as the villainous Evil-Lyn in the upcoming live-action adaptation of “Masters of the Universe,” produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films. The announcement marks Brie’s entry into a high-profile role opposite Nicholas Galitzine, who will portray the iconic hero He-Man, and Camila Mendes, who takes on the role of Teela, the captain of the royal guard and occasional love interest of He-Man.
The film, set for a theatrical release on June 5, 2026, will focus on Prince Adam of Eternia, who transforms into the powerful He-Man to protect his planet from the dark sorcerer Skeletor. Evil-Lyn, a key antagonist in the series and Skeletor’s second-in-command, wields a formidable magic wand adorned with a crystal orb. Plot details remain tightly guarded.
Travis Knight, known for his work on “Kubo and the Two Strings” and “Bumblebee,” is directing the film, which has been in development since 2007. Chris Butler wrote the screenplay, building on earlier drafts by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. The film is being produced by Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner, along with Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch.
The “Masters of the Universe” franchise began in 1982 with a line of action figures, followed by the animated series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” in 1983. The original 1987 film adaptation starred Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor, and Meg Foster as Evil-Lyn.
Brie, acclaimed for her roles in “Community” and “Glow,” where she earned multiple award nominations, also boasts credits in “Mad Men,” “Spin Me Round,” “Horse Girl,” “The Rental,” and “Promising Young Woman.” She currently stars in Peacock’s “Apples Never Fall” and the romantic comedy “Somebody That I Used To Know,” which she co-wrote and executive produced with her husband, Dave Franco.
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