Jared Leto Cast as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe Movie, Game of Thrones Fan Favorite Cast as His Henchman

Jared Leto should play another maniacal smiling villain on screen.

Actor, 52 — known for his role as the Joker in Suicide Squad and Zack Snyder Justice League — was cast as Skeletor in live action Masters of the universe film, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety report.

The film is based on a favorite cartoon from the 80s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and the action figure on which the series is based.

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Skeletor is a wizard with a skull-shaped face and the archenemy of Prince Adam of Eternia aka He-Man, played by Nicholas Galitzine.

Galitzine is no stranger to playing royalty, having portrayed the fictional Prince Henry in Prime Video’s queer romance Red, white and royal blue in 2023

The British actor, 30, put on weight to play He-Man, posting a photo of himself earlier this week in a long-sleeved T-shirt that showed off his muscular frame.

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Also joining the cast are Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops and Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man — three of Skeletor’s henchmen.

Bjornsson is well known to fans of the fantasy genre; the 6′ 9″, 231 lb. actor portrayed Gregor Clegane/The Mountain in Game of ThronesCersei Lannister’s bulky bodyguard.

Actor Hafthor Bjornsson, best known for his role as The Mountain in “Game of Thrones”.

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Joining the previously announced cast are Alison Brie as Skeletor’s lieutenant, Evil-Lyn; Camila Mendes as He-Man’s compatriot Teela and Idris Elba as Teela’s father and Adam’s mentor, Man-at-Arms.

“With the power of Greyskull, I HAVE THE POWER,” Galitzine announced on Instagram back in May when he landed the lead role of He-Man. “I’m extremely proud to announce that I’ll be playing Adam, Prince of Eternia in ‘Masters of the Universe’. It’s been a dream for so long to play someone with his heart, humor and heroism, I can’t wait to get started.”

Leto has not yet publicly commented on his choice.

Travis Knight will direct the Amazon MGM Studios film, which is set for release on June 5, 2026.

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