The planned reboot of the Masters of the Universe property is getting a new set of wings after filmmaker McG has stated that the project will be hi next film. Speaking with IGN, the director said:
“It’s a very exciting moment for Masters of the Universe,” McG said. “We have a big meeting with Sony regarding prep of the movie on Wednesday. And we’re in the middle of a bit of a script polish, and it’s my absolute passion. I’m laser-focused on that being my next film. But I mean, you know how it works in contemporary filmmaking. You really, really have to earn the good will of the parent studio, and Tom Rothman runs a tight ship at Sony, and we’re going to get there. I’m so happy to report that to the fans.”
It does sound like the former Charle’s Angels and Terminator Salvation director has some big plans and seems to be looking at the Marvel blueprint for satisfying fans and, at the same time, moving things forward in terms of updating things for modern audiences.
“I think we want to honor the fan base, first and foremost,” he added. “We also need to be cognizant of the incredible resonance of what Kevin Feige is doing with Marvel, and the balance of full-bodied entertainment. That it’s both credible and emotional, action-packed, and the story of a hero’s journey. It’s the genesis of He-Man, it’s the becoming of He-Man. We want it to be clicking on all cylinders in that regard. We’re not going to stop until we get it right. Listen, I love that movie with Frank [Langella] and Dolph [Lundgren]. I watch it, and it’s a tremendous pleasure for me to watch. I’m raised on the toys, and I’m down at Mattel all the time. We’re just really focused on getting it right. I want it to be full-bodied entertainment that respects the fan base, and is more emotional than you might imagine, inventive and original. Obviously, we’re all cognizant of what’s going on with Game of Thrones. It’s incredible. We’re cognizant of what’s going on in Guardians of the Galaxy. James Gunn’s doing a great job. We’re going to try to answer the call and take it higher.”
Read more at the end of the link where you’ll also see potential rumblings of Kellan Lutz possibly taking the lead, though McG producers are stressing that casting is not yet underway.
We’ll bring you more as we get it.
