Masters Of The Universe Star Dolph Lundgren Reveals He-Man Costume Issue
Dolph Lundgren reflects on his time playing He-Man in Masters of The Universe and reveals the biggest flaw in his superhero costume. The Swedish muscle-man was the breakout star of Rocky IV in 1985, bursting onto the scene as the hulking Soviet icon Ivan Drago, and Lundgren was soon one of the most recognizable action stars of the 1980s. He followed up the boxing flick by bringing the iconic He-Man to life in the 1987 film Masters of the Universe.
Loosely based on the cartoons and action figures that were hugely popular at the time, the film saw Lundgren star alongside a young Courteney Cox as he faced off against the infamous Skeletor (played by Frank Langella). While far from perfect, and a classic case of flawed studio adaptation, Masters of the Universe is fondly remembered today for its nostalgic '80s action and eccentricity. The surrounding franchise remains popular to this day, with the Netflix animated revival and re-imagination becoming major talking points.
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Now, talking to People, Lundgren reminisces about his time as the classic superhero. The actor recalls shooting “54 nights in a row” during the movie’s production, though the most memorable element of his time on set was his costume — or lack thereof. The Expendables star recalls how He-Man’s muscular body was the focus of his appearance in the '80s action fantasy, with Lundgren donning what was essentially a cape-and-pants combo with the majority of musculature on display. The star describes it as “a cover in the front and a couple of straps.” Read Lundgren's full quote below:
What I do remember is we shot 54 nights in a row, I think it was… We shot everything at night and my
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