Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films’ live-actionMasters of the Universereboot has cast one of Enternia’s key villains, the witch Evil-Lyn. Serving as Skeletor’s second-in-command, Evil-Lyn has been a key part of theMasters of the Universefranchise ever since its inception in the early 1980s. Originally voiced by the late Linda Gary, her character’s first live-action incarnation was played by Meg Foster in the 1987 movie starring Dolph Lundgren. More recently, her character has also been voiced byGame of Thronesalum Lena Headey forNetflix’s animated seriesMasters of the Universe: Revolution.
The original live-action Evil-Lyn, Meg Foster, recently returned to the franchise to voice Motherboard inMasters of the Universe: Revolution.
Per Mattel Films, the newMasters of the Universereboot hascastGLOW’sAlison Brie as the latest live-action Evil-Lyn. This latest casting announcement comes on the heels ofRiverdale’s Camila Mendes being named as Eternia’s Captain of the Royal Guard, Teela. Meanwhile, Nicholas Galitzine (The Idea of You) was first announced as Prince Adam, aka He-Man, back in May this year. These continued casting announcements also bode well for a project that has faced multiple setbacks and delays over the years.
Evil-Lyn’s Casting Paves The Way For The New Skeletor
Audiences Are Still Yet To Learn Who Will Play He-Man’s Arch-Nemesis
Brie’s casting as Evil-Lyn not only points toward increased momentum on the often-delayedMasters of the Universereboot, but it also provides an interesting counterpoint to the announcement of Mendes as Teela. Often considered to be Teela’s direct counterpart, Evil-Lyn’s original action figure was even identical to Teela’s except for her color scheme and head. However, with Mendes’ Teela now receiving her own nemesis,Masters of the Universefans will likely begin wonderingwhen the franchise’s main antagonist will be revealed.
Many fans have even gone so far as to suggest that casting the role of Skeletor may necessitate selecting an established and well-known actor to do the role justice.
Initially played by Frank Langella in the 1987 movie,Skeletor’s first live-action appearance was widely considered the high pointin an adaptation that otherwise fell flat with audiences and critics alike. As such, whoever director Travis Knight selects as his Skeletor will likely have a daunting task ahead of them in bringing such an iconic villain to life. Many fans have even gone so far as to suggest thatcasting the role of Skeletormay necessitate selecting an established and well-known actor to do the role justice.
With the newMasters of the Universereboot currently eyeing a June 2026 release date, it is likely that audiences will increasingly begin to learn more about which actors are being selected to take on the franchise’s assortment of iconic characters. However, aside from the role of Prince Adam himself, few casting decisions are likely to generate the same kind of pre-release buzz as Skeletor’s. With three key roles already filled, such an announcement could likely be just around the proverbial corner.
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Masters of the Universe (2026) follows Prince Adam nearly two decades after his arrival on Earth as he is summoned back to Eternia. To combat the villainous Skeletor, Adam must unlock the secrets of his past and transform into He-Man, embracing his destiny to save his homeland.
