Idris Elba is set to join Masters of the Universe, the upcoming live-action adaptation from Amazon MGM Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Elba is in final talks to portray Duncan, aka Man-at-Arms, a key character in the iconic Mattel toy line. Directed by Travis Knight, the film stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, with Camila Mendes as Teela and Alison Brie as Evil Lyn. The movie is slated for a June 2026 release.
Launched in 1982, Mattel’s Masters of the Universe franchise began with a popular line of action figures, followed by the animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which premiered in 1983. The franchise expanded into video games, comics, and other merchandise, maintaining its cultural significance for decades.
Elba, known for his versatile roles, will soon return as the voice of Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, arriving in inemas next month. He also stars in the spin-off series Knuckles on Paramount+. Upcoming projects include the Amazon MGM Studios action-comedy Heads of State alongside John Cena and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Elba’s notable credits include Luther, Hijack, Pacific Rim, Hobbs & Shaw, and Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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