The planet of Eternia is getting crowded, as Deadline reports the live-action Masters of the Universe has two more key additions. Deadpool star Morena Baccarin has landed the role of The Sorceress, while Vikings: Valhalla actor Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson will play Malcolm aka Fisto.
The duo joins stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Camila Mendes as Teela, along with Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops, and Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man.
Behind the camera is Travis Knight (Bumblebee) working from a script by Chris Butler who he worked with on ParaNorman.
Official plot details are unknown, the film is rumored to center on a young man on Earth who discovers his secret legacy as prince of the far off planet Eternia. He must recover his long-lost Power Sword and return to his home planet to defend it against the forces of the evil Skeletor.
Sorceress is the keeper of Castle Grayskull and all of its secrets. She is one of the most powerful figures in all of Eternia and a crucial ally to He-Man. Fisto is the older brother of Man-At-Arms and a powerful warrior with a metal fist.
Baccarin had a busy 2024, reprising her role as Vanessa in Deadpool & Wolverine, while also starring in Elevation and Millers in Marriage. Jóhannesson will be seen this week as Copperhead in Captain America: Brave New World.
Masters of the Universe will hit theaters on June 5th 2026 from Amazon MGM Studios.
