Mattel has introduced that Meg Foster, identified to followers for her function as Evil-Lyn within the 1987 cult traditional live-action Masters of the Universe movie, will return to Eternia in its continuation of Kevin Smith’s Emmy nominated animated He-Man adaptation, Masters of the Universe: Revolution – set to hit Netflix in 2024. Foster joins the voice forged as Motherboard, an historical sorceress of know-how within the combat for the soul of Eternia.
Within the collection, Motherboard, a formidable drive in opposition to the Masters, plunges Eternia into imminent darkness. Appearing as Hordak’s liaison on Eternia, Motherboard is a robust sentient synthetic intelligence that makes use of her nanovirus powers to control Skeletor and the folks of Eternia as she goals to ensnare the planet, and Grayskull, as a prize for Hordak.
“My half in Masters of the Universe greater than 35 years in the past stays certainly one of my most cherished roles,” mentioned Foster. “I’m each thrilled and honored to return again into the fold to embody an excellent, all-new villainous character that provides shade to the colourful storytelling that Kevin Smith and Mattel have dropped at life for followers around the globe.”
Set because the follow-up to 2021’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Masters of the Universe: Revolution is an all-new story that takes the traditional He-Man vs. Skeletor rivalry to locations audiences have by no means earlier than skilled. It’s know-how up in opposition to magic as He-Man and the heroic warriors face the forces of Skeletor and a lethal menace to the planet within the subsequent epic chapter within the battle for Eternia.
Foster joins Revolution’s all-star forged, which incorporates Chris Wooden as He-Man, Melissa Benoist as Teela, Emmy nominee Mark Hamill as Skeletor, and William Shatner in a still-to-be-announced function.
“It’s not usually that authentic and beloved actors return to their legacy franchises, so we’re excited for the chance to welcome Meg Foster again to Eternia,” mentioned Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President and Normal Supervisor at Mattel Tv. “Her presence within the authentic live-action movie left an simple impression on followers, a lot in order that it cemented the movie within the popular culture zeitgeist for over 30 years, inflicting her formidable work as Evil-Lyn to set the stage for Meg to enrapture audiences as soon as once more, now because the villainous Motherboard.”
Foster is represented by Chris Roe Administration. Masters of the Universe: Revolution is about to debut on Netflix in 2024 and is govt produced by Soulie, Rob David, and Christopher Keenan, in addition to Ted Biaselli and Smith. Animation is being produced by Powerhouse Animation.
Supply: Mattel
Debbie Diamond Sarto is information editor at Animation World Community.
