The name of Nicholas Galitzin is on everyone's lips.
The talented actor has been working tirelessly in Hollywood since he made his debut as Prince Henry in the 2023 film «Red, white and royal blue »" Following the success of this LGBT-themed film, Galitzine went on to star in a number of blockbusters, including his exciting new role as He-Man in «Masters of the Universe» .
This action film has been generating buzz for months thanks to Galitzin's incredible transformation into the popular superhero. Beyond his impressive physique, LGBTQ fans are thrilled to see He-Man come to life on screen, as the action figure is considered a gay icon due to its strong LGBT themes, which originated in the 1980s.
«I’ve always felt such great love and support from the queer community, [especially] in the last few years since the film "Red, White and Royal Blue"« or «Mary and George» . "It's truly incredible! I hope they'll support this film the same way they've supported my other projects," says Galitsin. in an interview with Out .
Galitzin's co-star, Camila Mendes, who plays Tila, even admits that He-Man deserves his legendary gay status based on his looks alone.
«"Have you seen Barbie as He-Man? It's incredible. And the hair? They even included his birthmark, his little birthmark! I love the gay community. I'm always looking for opportunities to support it. This project is very niche. It's a completely different kind of superhero movie," Mendes adds.
While Galitzine joked that he wasn't able to maintain his He-Man muscle mass after filming ended, the actor admits that he was shocked every time he looked in the mirror on set.
«"I didn't even recognize myself! It was a very strange process. You see yourself every day and have to keep believing that you'll eventually reach your goal, even when it seems unattainable. I'm simply shocked and humbled by how positive people's reactions have been.".
In "Masters of the Universe"« definitely has every chance of becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of 2026, but the return of Galitsyn as Prince Henry in in the film "The Red, White and Royal Wedding Dress"« has fans eagerly awaiting its release. A sequel featuring members of the LGBT community is scheduled to premiere later this year.
«"This was the first time I was able to return to the character. We raised the bar a little, and I really think we gave the fans what they've been wanting for the last few years. We just decided to create these projects with love, and I think there's a lot to learn from that.".
The film "Masters of the Universe"« hits theaters Friday, June 5th. To watch the full interview with Nicholas Galitzine, watch the video at the top of the page.
This article originally appeared on Out: Nicholas Galitzine on his sexy He-Man figure: 'I didn't recognize myself.'.
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Nicholas Galitzine speaks candidly about his career, which has seen him play both gay and straight roles.
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Nicholas Galitzine shows off his massive biceps in the Masters of the Universe trailer.