Morena Baccarin & Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson Join Amazon MGM’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

Morena Baccarin and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson have joined the Amazon MGM live-action adaption of Masters of the Universe.

News February 10, 2025 2:12 pmOctober 15, 2026 12:44 am Caleb Williams
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Today, a report announced that Morena Baccarin and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson have joined the Amazon MGM live-action adaption of Masters of the Universe. They will both play The Sorceress and Fisto, respectively. They join an ensemble cast that includes Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Idris Elba as Duncan/Man-at-Arms, Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Goat Man, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops. Travis Knight is set to direct the sci-fi epic.

Masters of the Universe hits theaters on June 5th, 2026

Key Takeaways
  • Morena Baccarin and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson joined the cast of the Amazon MGM live action film Masters of the Universe.
  • They will portray the characters The Sorceress and Fisto alongside a star studded ensemble cast directed by Travis Knight.
  • The highly anticipated sci fi epic Masters of the Universe is scheduled to hit theaters on June 5th, 2026.
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Source: Deadline

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