Original He-Man Dolph Lundgren’s Role in Masters of the Universe Reported

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Dolph Lundgren, who originally played He-Man, might be back for the new live-action Masters of the Universe movie. Recent reports and comments from Lundgren himself suggest he could appear in the film, but his role hasn’t been confirmed yet.

He-Man actor Dolph Lundgren possibly set to return in Masters of the Universe

Okay, so here’s the buzz: Dolph Lundgren, the original He-Man from the 1987 movie, might be coming back for the Masters of the Universe reboot slated for 2026. I recently heard him talking about it, and while he wasn’t giving anything away, he definitely hinted at a possible appearance. He just said, with a bit of a grin, that we’ll have to see when the movie actually hits theaters. It’s not a confirmation, but it’s definitely intriguing, and as a fan of the original, I’m hoping it happens!

According to He Mania, a fan site, Dolph Lundgren makes a cameo appearance in the new Masters of the Universe movie. The scene reportedly takes place in an Earth-based gym where Prince Adam is working out. Lundgren’s character gives Adam some advice and then says, “Good Journey.” This scene likely happens near the beginning of the film’s story.

Rumors about Dolph Lundgren’s involvement started gaining traction after a statue shown at Toy Fair 2026 sparked fan theories. The statue depicted a king with a sword similar to one from the 1987 movie, leading some to believe he might play King Grayskull. However, a new report suggests his role will be different – it describes a scene where he meets Adam at a gym on Earth.

I’ve always hoped to see Dolph Lundgren back in a Masters of the Universe project! He actually talked about it years ago, saying he’d love to play King Randor instead of He-Man. He was pretty honest about not wanting to go through the whole costume thing again – can you blame him? He joked about not wanting to spend months in that outfit! It’s interesting because James Purefoy is now playing King Randor, so Dolph’s idea actually came to life, just not with him in the role.

The new Masters of the Universe movie stars Nicholas Galitzine as both Prince Adam and He-Man. After filming wrapped, Galitzine shared on Instagram how much it meant to him to play these iconic roles. Mattel executive PJ Lewis visited the set during production and was deeply moved when he saw the Power Sword, saying it gave him goosebumps.

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2026-03-11 07:38