The Original He-Man Approves

Dolph Lundgren returned to the world of He-Man nearly four decades after playing the character in the 1987 film, and one of the most memorable moments from the new Masters of the Universe premiere happened off-screen. On the red carpet, Lundgren publicly praised Nicholas Galitzine, who spent months transforming physically for the role. The two actors spoke about training, the pressure of playing such an iconic character, and the responsibility of carrying the franchise into a new generation. What resonated most with fans was the respect between them. Rather than focusing on the role itself, Lundgren said many of their conversations were about life, while Galitzine described the advice he received from the original He-Man as one of the most meaningful parts of the experience. For many fans, it felt like a genuine passing of the torch from one generation of He-Man to the next.