He-Man has found new masters.Sony Pictures and Mattel have tapped the directing duo of Aaron and Adam Nee to helm the He-Man movie “Masters of the Universe,” sources tell Variety.Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch will produce with DeVon Franklin.The movie will be based on the beloved Mattel toyline, which spawned a successful animated TV series (1983-85) as well as a 1987 film.
The property centers on the warrior He-Man, the last hope of a magical land called Eternia.
Dolph Lundgren starred in the original pic as the title character, while Frank Langella played the villainous Skeletor.The pic is written by David Goyer, who is also an executive producer.
Goyer had circled the director’s chair, but prior engagements forced him to pass on directing, though insiders say he is extremely involved in the development of the film.Sony has already dated the movie
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