Camila Mendes, widely known for her role as Veronica Lodge on the CW’s Riverdale, has officially landed the coveted part of Teela in Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films’ upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe movie. This highly anticipated adaptation of the classic 1980s toy line will also star Nicholas Galitzine (The Idea of You) as He-Man.
Helmed by visionary director Travis Knight—founder of Laika Studios and the creative force behind Kubo and the Two Strings—the film is set to bring the iconic world of Eternia to life on the big screen. The plot, while largely under wraps, revolves around Prince Adam, the heir to the throne of Eternia, who wields the Power Sword to transform into the mighty He-Man. Together with his band of loyal allies, He-Man defends the planet from the dark forces of Skeletor.
Mendes takes on the role of Teela, the fiercely skilled captain of the royal guard and the adopted daughter of Man-at-Arms, the royal weapons expert. Teela’s character has been depicted as a complex figure in the various animated adaptations, often serving as both a loyal protector of Eternia and a romantic interest for Prince Adam, with hints that she may suspect his dual identity as He-Man.
The film’s script was written by Chris Butler, based on earlier drafts by David Callaham and the Nee brothers (Aaron and Adam), who had previously developed the project under Sony and Netflix. Now fully revived under Amazon MGM Studios, Masters of the Universe is slated for an exclusive worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
First debuting in 1983 with the animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, the franchise quickly became a cultural phenomenon, one of the first children’s shows to be widely syndicated. Over the decades, it has evolved into a multimedia juggernaut encompassing toys, comics, films, and video games, cementing its legacy in pop culture.
Mendes, who recently wrapped up her run on Riverdale, continues to take Hollywood by storm. In 2024, she appeared in Upgraded and Música, while her earlier work includes the hit teen black comedy Do Revenge. This fall, she will take on a starring role in Sony’s reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer, adding yet another feather to her impressive cap.
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