We have some very interesting news for the upcoming live-action “Masters of the Universe” movie. Kristen Wiig (“Saturday Night Live,” “Despicable Me”) has been cast as Roboto! A robot built by Man-at-Arms to be a part of the Heroic Warriors.
Unlike many classic sci-fi robots, Roboto’s body isn’t shiny and reflective; it is transparent metal, allowing everyone to see the mechanical workings inside. This will be the first time the character has been voiced by a woman.
“Masters of the Universe”
Inspired by the classic Mattel’s toyline and animated tv series, the live-action “Masters of the Universe” film is directed by Travis Knight (“Bumblebee”), from a script by Chris Butler (“Missing Link”).
Wiig will be co-starring with Nicholas Galitzine (“Red, White & Royal Blue”) who is playing the legendary He-Man/Prince Adam. Alison Brie will play Evil-Lyn, Camila Mendes will play Teela, and Idris Elba will play Teela’s father, Man-at-Arms. Sam C. Wilson will play Trap Jaw, Kojo Attah will play Tri-Klops, and Hafthor Bjornsson will play Goat Man. Morena Baccarin will be playing Sorceress, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson will be playing Fisto. James Purefoy will play King Randor, and Charlotte Riley will play Queen Marlena. Sasheer Zamata will play Suzie, Jon Xue Zhang will play Ram-Man, and Christian Vunipola will play Hussein. Jared Leto will be playing Skeletor.
“Masters of the Universe” hits theaters on June 5, 2026.
