Also, in Lundgren’s defense, He-Man is not exactly the most nuanced character around.

They were like little offshoots that people did, you know?

Im losing count here."

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And I felt a lot of pressure.

You know, just as this young Swedish kid.

Internally, I was a bit lost at that time.

Dolph Lundgren as He-Man in Masters of the Universe (1987)

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Because Id gotten famous forRocky 4."

The movie was released in 1987 and starred Dolph Lundgren.

Dolph Lundgren as He-Man chained and surrounded by guards

Masters of the Universe is the first live-action movie based on Mattel’s iconic 5.5-inch action figure line. The movie was released in 1987 and starred Dolph Lundgren. Despite the toys and animated series still being very popular in the late ’80s, the live-action film received largely negative reviews and was a disappointment at the box office for The Cannon Group, Inc.

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Dolph Lundgren as He-Man in live action movie

Headshot Of Dolph Lundgren In The 9th Annual Filming Italy Los Angeles

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Movies

Masters of the Universe (1987)