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Live-Action Masters Of The Universe's Evil-Lyn Star Teases Physical Prep Ahead Of Filming

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Alison Brie is gearing up for her role as Evil-Lyn in the upcoming live-action film, revealing that she is focused on physical training ahead of filming. , Masters of the Universe's story is an upcoming American superhero film based on Mattel's franchise of the same name, and serves as a reboot to the 1983 television series and 1987 film. Brie will star alongside Nicholas Galtizine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba.

During a recent interview with Variety alongside her husband, Dave Franco, She teased that she is retaining the muscle tone she developed during her time on Netflix's popular female wrestling show GLOW, in which she played Ruth "Zoya the Destroya" Wilder. Check out Brie's comments from the interview below:

I have been doing it for years! I've like, just been maintaining since Glow, a pretty steady layer of muscle. But I've been trying to get a little more buffed up.

Similar to actor Nicholas Galtizine, Known for portraying strong characters, Brie has a history of physically demanding roles, such as in GLOW, where she trained for wrestling scenes. Her background extends beyond physical roles, with notable performances in Community and The Post, where her characters required versatility.

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Additionally, Brie’s preparation speaks to the scale of the film's action scenes and the physical demands that come with portraying a character of Evil-Lyn’s stature. of the character that fits the vision of the film’s director, Travis Knight, who in the past has directed films based on toy franchises like Transformers' Bumblebee. Evil-Lyn is a complex figure and one of the strongest characters in the Masters of the Universe franchise, making Brie’s physical preparation essential to her portrayal of the villain.

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Alison Brie’s commitment to preparing for her role as Evil-Lyn in Masters of the Universe is an encouraging sign of the film’s direction. The emphasis on physicality reflects the growing trend of actors taking on roles that challenge them both mentally and physically. With a franchise like Masters of the Universe, it’s clear that Brie’s preparation will help bring a renewed portrayal of Evil-Lyn. Her dedication to the character can only elevate the film, ensuring that

Source: Variety X

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Masters of the Universe

June 6, 2026

Travis Knight

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Alan Collis, David S. Goyer, Jason Blumenthal, Julia Pistor, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch, Todd Black, DeVon Franklin, David Voss

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