Idris Elba Tapped for Exciting Role in 'Masters of the Universe' Movie

Idris Elba is the latest star to join the cast of the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, based on the beloved Mattel toys.

The 52-year-old actor is reportedly set to play Duncan, Man-At-Arms.

Travis Knight (Bumblebee) will be directing the movie from a script by Chris Butler, who previously worked with Travis on Kubo and the Two Strings and the upcoming Wildwood.

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Deadline reports that Idris‘ character is “a good guy and for centuries has been the weapons master and combat instructor to the royal family, and is also called Man-At-Arms.”

Duncan creates the Masters of the Universe elite strike force.

Nicholas Galitzine will be playing [SPOILER], Camila Mendes will be playing [SPOILER], and Alison Brie will be playing this villain character!