Alison Brie
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Alison Brie has landed a significant function because the villain Evil-Lyn in Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Movies’ live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe. The film relies on the favored Nineteen Eighties toy line.

Brie, who at the moment stars in Peacock’s thriller collection Apples By no means Fall, will be part of Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes within the forged. Galitzine will play the lead function of He-Man, and Mendes is about to play Teela, the captain of the royal guard.

The film will probably be directed by Travis Knight, who’s finest recognized for his work on Kubo and the Two Strings. Masters of the Universe has been in growth for almost 20 years, and it now appears nearer to beginning manufacturing, in accordance with The Hollywood Reporter.

The story relies on Prince Adam of Eternia, who transforms into the highly effective He-Man utilizing his Energy Sword. He, alongside along with his allies, fights to guard the planet from the villainous Skeletor and his forces. Brie’s character, Evil-Lyn, is Skeletor’s second-in-command and a grasp of darkish magic. The character was first performed by Meg Foster within the 1987 Masters of the Universe movie.

The screenplay is written by Chris Butler, with earlier drafts by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. The movie is about to be launched in theatres worldwide on June 5, 2026.

This function is a giant shift for Alison Brie, who is principally recognized for her work in comedy and drama. She gained recognition for her performances in Netflix’s GLOW, the comedy Neighborhood, and AMC’s Mad Males.

The actress very lately starred within the film Any person That I Used to Know, which she co-wrote and produced together with her husband, Dave Franco. Brie additionally appeared within the Oscar-winning movie Promising Younger Lady.