Huge news about the He-Man film that seems to have been stuck in limbo. It looks like
Legendary Pictures may have snapped up the rights to “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe”, according to The Sun Online. Bryan Singer’s crowd are also apparently touting Brad Pitt (wasn’t he going to play “Captain America” at one stage, too? Too funny!) to wear the shield and panties.
“They are very keen on Brad for the role. He’ll have to bulk up though — he’s very fit but not to He-Man proportions”, an insider tells the newspaper. Gerard Butler (“300”) is also apparently in the mix.
This would be the best He-Man news ever. If I am not mistaken I think we even mentioned on a previous Uncut episode that Pitt would be the best choice for He-Man. Not only does Brad look the part, he also a very talented actor. They are going to pump him full of growth hormone and he will be massive by the time they start to shoot.
The world of He-Man is a great backdrop for a sci-fi epic. Skeletor is one of the greatest villians ever and his castle is a kickass place for a final showdown. It is no secret that I love sword and sorcery films, I hope they are able to put this together in a way that will do justice to the origional ideas and yet be wildly entertaining.
***** UPDATE ******
Apparently Legendary Pictures has no involvment with the project. Thanks Peter for bringing this to my attention!
