In some rather intriguing news, big Masters of the Universe superfan Kevin Smith is making a new He-Man animated series for Netflix.
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The Jay and Silent Bob Reboot director appeared at the annual Power-Con convention, announcing that he’ll be teaming up with Mattel Television to put the show together. He’ll serve as both showrunner and executive producer.
The show is called Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and will focus on “unresolved storylines of the classic ’80s era.”
“I’m Eternia-ly grateful to Mattel TV and Netflix for entrusting me with not only the secrets of Graysull, but also their entire Universe,” Smith said in a presser.
He explained the animated series will pick up “right where the classic era left off to tell an epic tale of what may be the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor.”
“Brought to life with the most metal character designs Powerhouse Animation can contain in the frame, this is the Masters of the Universe story you always wanted to see as a kid!”
You might be familiar with Powerhouse Animation for their work on Netflix’s elite series Castlevania.
Over on Twitter, Smith thanked both Mattel and Netflix for “letting me play in your universe.”
“I promise: this will not be a Stinkor!”
By the Power of Grayskull! I have to shower! No – I mean I have the flour! Myah! One more try: I HAVE THE POWER! Thank you @Mattel and @netflix for letting my play in your Universe! I promise: this will not be a Stinkor! #MOTU https://t.co/ysDy5N8c39
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) August 18, 2019
Also, this:
The war for Eternia begins again! Superstar director Kevin Smith continues the original series’ story right where it left off in Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a new series telling the epic tale of what may be He-Man and Skeletor’s final battle. pic.twitter.com/41rOXjZLtO
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) August 18, 2019
The streaming giant is already home to the quite frankly excellent animated series She-Ra, the sister of He-Man. It’s still early days though, so it’s not yet clear whether or not there’ll be some sort of crossover.
Smith is currently gearing up for the release of the Jay and Silent Reboot. Smith and Jason Mewes star in the titular roles along with a heap of big names like Chris Hemsworth, Joe Manganiello, Craig Robinson, Frankie Shaw, and Stephen Blatt.
