Netflix has released the first trailer for “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” the second of the streamer’s two modern series based on the Mattel toy line.
The first, Kevin Smith’s traditionally animated “Masters of the Universe: Revelation,” premiered last month and targeted adults who grew up with the cartoon whilst also serving as a continuation of the original 1980s series.
This second one is a more kids-skewing CG animated series developed for TV by Robert David and essentially serves as a reboot of the original series.
In this version, Adam is a “relatable protagonist” to inspire the next generation of children and teens alike. He’s helped by the colourful members of his brave but inexperienced crew which include a Master of Technology, a Master of Magic, a Master of the Wild, and a Master of Demolition.
Together they try to save their planet of Eternia and its inhabitants from the tyranny of the ascending conquering villain Skeletor.
The voice cast includes Yuri Lowenthal as He-Man/Adam, David Kaye as Cringer/Battle Cat, Grey Griffin as Evelyn, Antony Del Rio as Duncan/Man-at-Arms, Kimberly Brooks as Teela/Sorceress, Trevor Devall as R’Qazz/Beast Man, Judy Alice Lee as Krass/Ram Ma’am, Roger Craig Smith as Kronis/Trap-Jaw/General Dolos, Fred Tatasciore as King Randor/Baddrah, and Ben Diskin as Skeletor.
House of Cool (“Trollhunters”) and CGCG (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) are handling the animation. The show is going to debut on Netflix on September 16th.
