Jared Leto confirmed to play He-Man’s arch-enemy Skeletor in ‘Masters of the Universe’

Jared Leto
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Jared Leto is confirmed to play the character of Skeletor for the upcoming live-action movie Masters of the Universe, reported Selection.

Skeletor is taken into account to be the arch-enemy of Eternia’s best warrior, He-Man. The ‘Masters of the Universe is predicated on Mattel’s well-known toy line that spawned a profitable animated TV sequence (1983-85) in addition to a 1987 movie. The movie will likely be helmed by the Bumblebee director Travis Knight.

Skeletor is thought to have many henchmen below him who supported him. They embrace Lure Jaw which will likely be performed by Sam C Wilson, Tri-Klops by Kojo Attah, and Goat Man by Hafthor Bjornsson who is thought for his function in Sport of Thrones. They’re going to be part of the beforehand forged Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Alison Brie as Skeletor’s lieutenant, Evil-Lyn; Camila Mendes as He-Man’s trusted compatriot, Teela; and Idris Elba as Teela’s father, Man-at-Arms.

Together with his new function as Skeletor, Jared Leto continues the streak of taking part in the function of nerve-wracking villains in big-budget movement photos. He performed the function of Joker in 2016’s Suicide Squad, evil CEO in 2017’s Blade Runner 2049, and the title dwelling vampire in 2022’s Morbius.

He’ll subsequent co-star with Greta Lee and Evan Peters in Disney’s Tron: Ares. In the meantime, the Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto can be in remaining negotiations to affix the ensemble forged of Assassination, a extremely anticipated thriller directed by Barry Levinson. The movie, primarily based on the assassination of President John F Kennedy, has already attracted main stars together with Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, and Bryan Cranston.

Leto’s involvement within the venture is nearing completion, although his deal has not been formally closed but, in line with studies obtained by Deadline. The Dallas Patrons Membership star will be part of the workforce on this gripping homicide thriller, co-scripted by David Mamet and written alongside Levinson and Sam Bromell.

Assassination centres on Dorothy Kilgallen, an influential feminine crime reporter portrayed by Chastain, who grows suspicious that Lee Harvey Oswald didn’t act alone within the killing of JFK.Utilizing her public stature and investigative expertise, Kilgallen embarks on a harmful quest to uncover the true murderer, a pursuit that pits her in opposition to highly effective forces such because the CIA, FBI, and mafia bosses–each of whom is keen to silence her and stop the reality from popping out.