MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Set Video and Photos Reveal Camila Mendes Suited-Up as Teela
Things are heating up on the set of Masters of the Universe, and thanks to some fresh footage out of London, fans are finally getting a peek at Camila Mendes in full Teela mode.
The Riverdale star was spotted filming a few action-heavy scenes alongside Nicholas Galitzine, who’s wielding the iconic Power Sword as Prince Adam.
It looks like we’re getting a version of the story where Teela comes to Earth to track down a memory-wiped Adam and pull him back to Eternia, where destiny awaits him in full He-Man glory.
Teela has been a central figure in the Masters of the Universe franchise, often portrayed as both Prince Adam’s protector and He-Man’s most trusted ally (and, sometimes, love interest). In this new take, she’s still the daughter of Duncan, a.k.a. Man-At-Arms, played here by Idris Elba.
Fans of the franchise will remember Chelsea Field’s turn as Teela in the 1987 film, and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s voice work in Masters of the Universe: Revelation until the mic was passed to Melissa Benoist for Season 2. Mendes now picks up the torch in this big-screen reboot, and her look seems to strike a balance between tradition and reinvention.
Her outfit nods to the classic white-and-gold palette of the original animated series, but adds some modern armor-style flourishes.
I want to be excited about this movie, but the fact that the creative team once again set it on Earth is so disappointing. A behind the scenes look at the film was shared at Cinema-Con, and it teased the tone, look, and scale director Travis Knight is going for.
The movie looks like its aiming to be the definitive live-action take on the franchise and it was enough to stir up excitement, especially for longtime fans of the franchise.
The film is said to introduce Adam as an ordinary man, working "a boring office job" in the “real world.” The Masters of the Universe stories are merely tales Adam heard as a little kid.
The leaked synopsis reads: “10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia.
“After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor.
“But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe!”
The script was was written by Chris Butler (ParaNorman), and it builds on an earlier draft by David Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings). Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, and DeVon Franklin are producing.
The movie also stars Alison Brie (Community) as Evil-Lyn, while Jared Leto (Blade Runner 2049) will play the villain Skeletor.
Then there’s Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops.
Check out the set video and photos at the links below—and let the speculation begin: are we finally getting the Masters of the Universe movie we deserve?