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Noah Centineo in Talks to Play He-Man in New Live Action ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie

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Fans of the Masters of the Universe property have been waiting since 1987 for another live action movie, and one is finally on the way. Brothers Adam and Aaron Nee (Band of Robbers) have been hired to direct a script penned by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway (Men in Black: International, Iron Man), and it seems the new He-Man has been found!

The Wrap reports tonight that Noah Centineo (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) is in talks to play the new movie’s He-Man! Dolph Lundgren played the character in the ’87 film.

The movie will be based on the beloved Mattel toyline, which spawned a successful animated TV series (1983-85) as well as the 1987 film. The property centers on the warrior He-Man, the last hope of a magical land called Eternia.

Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch, as well as DeVon Franklin are producing, with David S. Goyer (who wrote the first draft) executive producing.

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‘Mountain Man’ – Joe Manganiello Will Battle Zombies in Upcoming Horror Movie

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Pictured: Joe Manganiello in 'Archenemy'

Keith C. Blackmore’s book series Mountain Man is headed to the screen, with Deadline reporting today that Joe Manganiello (“True Blood”) is on board to star in the film adaptation.

The actor will also produce the upcoming zombie movie.

Mountain Man tells the story of Gus, a lonely post-apocalyptic survivor facing isolation and the ever-present specter of a zombie attack, who struggles with alcohol abuse and suicidal thoughts until he discovers another survivor, a captivating woman who poses another threat altogether.”

John Lee (False Positive) will direct Mountain Man from a script by Matt Deller.

“John is a brilliant creative mind. We’ve been looking for the right thing to do together since we filmed Pee Wee’s Big Holiday and it’s finally here,” 3:59’s Joe and Nick Manganiello told Deadline. “Very excited to get to work on such weird, wild project with him.”

Film Bridge International is launching sales on the project in Cannes.

Blackmore’s Mountain Man series features 7 books, the first one published in 2011.

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