As reported by THR, Idris Elba is in final negotiations to play Duncan, aka Man-at-Arms, in the live-action feature adaptation of the popular Masters of the Universe Mattel toy line.

If confirmed, Elba would join Nicholas Galitzine (He-Man) and Camila Mendes (Teela) in the cast, with Travis Knight (Bumblebee) set to direct.

The Masters of the Universe film is set to hit theaters June 5, 2026, and hails from Escape Artists and Mattel Films.