Alison Brie Teases Evil-Lyn and Skeletor's “Interesting” Relationship in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
As Masters of the Universe gears up for its live-action feature film debut, Alison Brie is giving fans a glimpse into the dark heart of Eternia.
While promoting her new horror flick Together, the actress teased her “deliciously villainous” turn as Evil-Lyn in the live-action He-Man movie, hinting at a complex dynamic with Skeletor.
Production on the film wrapped in June, and now we’re all waiting for a trailer. The film reimagines the iconic ’80s animated series with an impressive cast, and a grounded origin story for its hero. But it’s not just Prince Adam stealing the spotlight. Brie’s take on Evil-Lyn might end up being one of the movie’s biggest surprises.
Speaking with HeyUGuys, Brie opened up about embracing the full-on villain role, saying:
"I was incredibly excited to be a part of it. I've never played a true villain before. I've played human beings with villainous traits but Evil-Lyn is so deliciously villainous — she has so much fun with it.
“And I really love her relationship with Skeletor. It's very interesting. So all those things made the role really fun to play and I'm so excited for people to see it.
“I do think that generations that grew up watching He-Man are going to love it and I think it will be really fun to introduce younger generations."
In classic Masters of the Universe lore, Evil-Lyn has always stood out as Skeletor’s most formidable ally — and occasional rival. A powerful sorceress with her own ambitions, she’s never just followed orders.
Often plotting behind Skeletor’s back, her loyalty is always questionable and her motives never simple. Some iterations even suggest a deeper, more tragic past between the two characters, adding emotional weight to their villainous partnership.
Stepping into the role of Skeletor is Jared Leto, while Nicholas Galitzine will wield the Power Sword as Prince Adam/He-Man.
Directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee), the film is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios in collaboration with Mattel Films. The battle for Eternia hits theaters on June 5, 2026.
This new take on the story is set to shake up the traditional He-Man origin. The film reportedly kicks off with a young Prince Adam on Earth after being separated from Eternia. With the Power Sword lost and his memories buried, Adam grows up unaware of his legacy.
Two decades later, he rediscovers the magical weapon, triggering a journey back to his true home, where Skeletor’s forces threaten to plunge the realm into darkness.
Alongside Brie, the cast features Camila Mendes as Teela, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Morena Baccarin as the Sorceress, James Purefoy as King Randor, and Charlotte Riley as Queen Marlena Glenn.