Dolph Lundgren Passes the Sword to Nicholas Galitzine in New ‘Masters of the Universe’ Film

Dolph Lundgren says he is happy to pass the role of He-Man to actor Nicholas Galitzine in the new Masters of the Universe film.

Speaking at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere on May 18, Lundgren, 68, said it felt good to “pass the sword over” to Galitzine, 31. Lundgren originally played He-Man in the 1987 live-action film.

He praised the new production and said he enjoyed appearing in the movie in a cameo role, where he gives advice to Galitzine’s character. Instead of returning as a hero from Eternia, Lundgren plays a character from Earth.

Lundgren also said he is impressed that the franchise remains popular more than 40 years after the original He-Man toys and cartoon series launched in the early 1980s.

The new film stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man alongside Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie and Idris Elba.

Earlier this year, Galitzine shared photos of a He-Man action figure based on his likeness, saying it fulfilled a childhood dream.

Masters of the Universe arrives in theaters on June 5, 2026.