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Nostalgia continues to be a powerful force in the entertainment industry. And after record sales Barbie In theaters, Mattel has brought another major project to the big screen: «Masters of the Universe» . Actor Nicholas Galitzine bulked up to play Adam Glenn/He-Man, but it turns out there are some exercises his co-star Camila Mendes excels at. Let's find out.
Ahead of the film's release «Masters of the Universe» It became clear that Galitsin had significantly increased his muscle mass to portray He-Man on the big screen. He continued to train during filming, often working out with actress Camila Mendes, known for her role in the film "Tila." As you can see in the video above, the star «Riverdale» told CinemaBlend about her time as He-Man's training partner. She was asked what workout she excels at, to which she replied:
Could I beat him? Probably in Pilates, because we had classes on Wednesdays. We had Pilates day, and honestly, it was the hardest for both of us, but I could definitely beat him in some aspects, including flexibility.
So much for He-Man. Because while everyone was admiring Nicholas Galitzine's new physique, there were exercises where being bigger didn't necessarily mean better results. Namely, Pilates and any other workouts aimed at developing flexibility. This is where Mendes really shined, outperforming her co-star while maintaining her physical fitness.
In reviews about "Masters of the Universe"« The film's comedic aspect was praised, as was Galitsin's stunning performance as the title character. And while Camila Mendes's Teela costume wasn't as revealing as in the animated films, she still managed to look as strong as possible in her role as the Guardian of Eternia. In the same CinemaBlend interview, the actress, known for the film "Revenge"« , once again admired her impressive co-star, noting:
I think Nick can definitely do more pull-ups than I can. Unfortunately, his upper body strength is unmatched.
Look, you can't always win. And while the actor from "Idea of You" has more upper body strength, Camila Mendes surpasses him in flexibility and Pilates. It's a shame we won't see Tila and Adam go head-to-head in «Masters of the Universe» . Instead, they train on the same side for the entire 140-minute film. But perhaps these allies and friends will be able to fight if a sequel is eventually commissioned.
It will be very interesting to see how «Masters of the Universe» Will it perform well at the box office and start a new film franchise? There are generations of fans who love He-Man and the other characters, but only time will tell whether it will turn a profit at the box office.
The film "Masters of the Universe"« is currently in theaters and is on the 2026 release list, so fans can see for themselves just how beefed up Mendes and Galitsin have become.