'It was hard making that selection': Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight explains why some popular He-Man character were left out of the new sci-fi fantasy movie
Travis Knight, the director of the new Masters of the Universe movie, has addressed the absence of several popular characters from the film. He explained that the creative team made difficult decisions to ensure the story remained focused and not overloaded with characters. Knight emphasized that the film centers on Adam's story, which limited the inclusion of fan-favorites like Orko and Merman.
- ▪The new Masters of the Universe movie does not include several popular characters.
- ▪Director Travis Knight stated that some characters were left out because they wouldn't fit the story being told.
- ▪Knight acknowledged the challenge of balancing character inclusion with the film's narrative focus.
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Streaming Entertainment 'It was hard making that selection': Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight explains why some popular He-Man character were left out of the new sci-fi fantasy movie News By Tom Power published 3 June 2026 Exclusive: 'Movies are a time-based art' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. 2026's Masters of the Universe's movie doesn't include characters that many fans expected to see (Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Masters of the Universe's cast doesn't include every popular characterFan favorites…
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