According to Variety, Sony Pictures and Escape Artists have hired screenwriter Christopher Yost (Thor: The Dark World, Max Steel and the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok) to rewrite the script for ‘Masters of the Universe,’ which was previously written by Terry Rossio and Jeff Wadlo.

Set on the planet of Eternia, the story follows a warrior named Prince Adam who has the power to transform into the heroic He-Man. His nemesis is a villain named Skeletor who seeks to conquer a fortress known as Castle Grayskull in order to learn the secrets held within.

The 1980’s cartoon was set on the planet of Eternia, the story follows a warrior named Prince Adam who has the power to transform into the heroic He-Man. His nemesis is a villain named Skeletor who seeks to conquer a fortress known as Castle Grayskull in order to learn the secrets held within. In 1987, a live-action film was made starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor and Courtney Cox. 

Produced by Sony and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch.

‘Masters of the Universe’ was popular in my household growing up. I pretty much had the whole toy collection and watched the show religiously at 3pm. 🙂 I just want to see this movie made already!!

Are you looking forward to a new MOTU movie?