Nicholas Galitzine, the acclaimed actor celebrated for his performances in 'Red White & Royal Blue,' 'The Idea of You,' 'Purple Hearts,' and 'Cinderella,' has been generating significant buzz online for his upcoming film 'Masters of the Universe,' where he stars alongside Camila Mendes. Taking on the iconic role of He-Man, the 31-year-old actor candidly admitted to feeling nervous before stepping onto the set. However, he found an invaluable ally in veteran actor Hugh Jackman, who provided crucial guidance. Here is an in-depth look at how Jackman's advice helped Galitzine prepare for the role.
Galitzine's Preparation for He-Man
In a recent interview with Vman, Galitzine revealed that portraying He-Man was one of the most demanding challenges of his career. He underwent an intense physical transformation, gaining substantial muscle mass to embody the character. 'I knew it would be a huge undertaking, but it was even harder than I thought,' he shared. Fortunately, Hugh Jackman, whom he had just worked with prior to the film, offered invaluable pointers. 'I luckily had just worked with Hugh Jackman right before we started filming, and we talked a fair bit about the process. He made a point to me that when he did the first X-Men, compared to the other iterations,' Galitzine explained. Jackman emphasized that his initial experience with Wolverine involved a steep learning curve, but subsequent films became easier as he grew accustomed to the role. Galitzine humorously added, 'If we get more iterations of Masters of the Universe, I hope it will be easier. But I was very lucky to be in the position in the first place, so take it all with a pinch of salt.'
About 'Masters of the Universe'
Directed by Travis Knight, 'Masters of the Universe' follows Prince Adam, who is exiled to Earth and lives a mundane life as an HR professional. After losing his magical sword, he spends years searching for it to return to his home planet and confront the villain Skeletor. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
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