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‘Masters Of The Universe: Revelation’ First-Look Photos For Kevin Smith’s Netflix Series Revival

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Netflix on Thursday unveiled the premiere date and a slew of first-look photos for Masters of the Universe: Revelation, the CG-animated new series from Kevin Smith that offers a new take on the He-Man universe. The five-episode Part 1 of the series based on the Mattel character will bow on the streamer Friday, July 23.

Smith is executive producer and showrunner of the series, produced by Mattel Television. He said the new Masters of the Universe is set up as the next episode of the original animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which aired  from 1983-85 and introduced He-Man and Skeletorfrom Mattel’s toy line (Mattel Television is a producer here.

In the new series, following a cataclysmic battle between He-Man and Skeletor, Eternia is fractured and the Guardians of Grayskull are scattered. And after decades of secrets tore them apart, it’s up to Teela to reunite the broken band of heroes, and solve the mystery of the missing Sword of Power in a race against time to restore Eternia and prevent the end of the universe.

The voice cast includes Mark Hamill as the evil Skeletor, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela, Chris Wood as Prince Adam / He-Man, and Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn. Liam Cunningham, Stephen Root, Diedrich Bader, Henry Rollins, Alicia Silverstone, Justin Long, longtime Smith collaborator Jason Mewes, Phil LaMarr, Tony Todd, Cree Summer, Kevin Michael Richardson and Kevin Conroy also are in the voice cast.

Susan Corbin is the producer; executive producers are Frederic Soulie, Adam Bonnett, Christopher Keenan and Rob David.

See the first look images below.

Sorceress and He-Man

Voiced by Susan Eisenberg and Chris Wood, respectively

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, He-Man (right) stands behind Sorceress (left) in a stone room lit only by the light coming from SorceressesÕ hands. Sorceress has her palms outstretched in front of her and wears a white dress, a falcon-like hood over head and orange and blue wings. He-Man wears a silver chest plate with a red "H" in the center, a golden armored belt and wrist plates.

He-Man and Battle Cat

He-Man voiced by Chris Wood

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, He-Man wears a silver chest plate with a red "H" in the center, a golden armored belt and golden wrist plates. He raises his silver sword atop Battle Cat, a green tiger with orange stripes and maroon armor on his hind legs. The two are in the center of a throne room.

Beast Man

Voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson 

In a CG animated close-up still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Beast Man, a large male figure with pointed ears, maroon fur, a long red beard, pink and blue face paint and horns on his head and back. He looks straight ahead and bares his teeth in a growl.

Skeletor and He-Man

Voiced by Mark Hamill (Skeletor) and Chris Wood (He-Man)

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Skeletor (left), who wears a purple cloak and hood over his skull, grips his spear in a battle against He-Man (right), a strong shirtless blonde male with a golden armored belt and wrist plates holding a silver sword. The two are standing face to face in a forest with bright foliage.

Skeletor

Voiced by Mark Hamill 

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Skeletor, who wears a purple cloak and hood over his skull, stands in a forest with bright foliage as he grips his spear as purple electricity sparks around him.

Moss Man

Voiced by Alan Oppenheimer

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Moss Man leans down and is surrounded by bright foliage of the forest. He is made up of moss, grass, vines and branches in various shades of green.

Orko, Andra, Teela, Roboto and Evil-Lyn

Voiced by Griffin Newman (Orko), Tiffany Smith (Andra), Sarah Michelle Gellar (Teela) and Lena Headey (Evil-Lyn)

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Orko, Andra, Teela, Roboto and Evil-Lyn stand in a line looking off to their left, serious expressions on their faces. Orko floats mid-air, blue arms and ears visible with face shadowed beneath a red hat and purple scarf. Andra, a dark-skinned female, wears a brown and green military style uniform, hair pulled back. Teela, a light-skinned female with short auburn hair, wears a white top with a brown chest plate and harness. Roboto, a gray robot with a red mouth piece, wears a green cloak. Evil-Lyn, a light-skinned female, wears a blue and silver headpiece with a skull in the center and a blue and brown military style uniform, crystal-orb wand in her right hand at her side. A blue sky and icy landscape are visible behind them.

Prince Adam

Voiced by Chris Wood 

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Prince Adam, a young light-skinned male with light-colored eyes and blonde hair, stands encircled in a multi-colored fog, silver sword raised with his right arm. He wears a white long sleeve tunic, a red vest and a brown belt with a golden belt buckle cinching his waist.

Teela

Voiced by Sarah Michelle Gellar 

In a CG animated still from Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Teela, a light-skinned female with short auburn hair and light-colored eyes, lunges forward while holding her golden-hilted sword. She wears white and gold armor, a golden head piece with a red jewel in the center and brown boots with white fur trim. A wooden bridge reflects light at its base as it stretches between the trees in the forest visible behind her.

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